The Spirit

In addition to focusing on the physical and mental aspects of addiction, finding or developing ones spiritual nature gain be the most important aspect of one's recovery.   When we speak of spiritual matters, we do not insist in pushing a belief system that the client is uncomfortable with.  Many clients arrive at the center already with a faith or belief system.  Others are on a journey of spiritual discovery.  Others find empowerment from within and don't feel comfortable seeking spirituality outside of themselves.  At A Forever Recovery, we have provided a recovering environment that allows our clients to seek their own spiritual paths without being forced to adhere to beliefs that are not truly their own.  We respect the rights and beliefs of our clients and understand that the spiritual journey can be the most important part of anyone's program of recovery.

In order to accomplish this, we have designated three “tracks” or paths that are used to compliment the cognitive therapy that the client receives.  The following tracks are listed below and are generally decided at the beginning of his program.

                Faith-based track :  For the client who is receptive to Christian principles, the Faith based track is    composed of guided Bible study, Celebrate Recovery, in addition to spiritual lectures, sermons and concepts taught by ordained pastors and ministers.  Outside church service will also be provided on Sundays and Wednesdays.

                Self-help track:   For the client who feels more comfortable in support groups, the self help track     consists of outside meetings as well as lectures and groups on addiction and recovery topics.

                Holistic track:  For the client who doesn't feel comfortable in Faith-based or mainstream 12-step recovery settings, the Holistic track offers a variety of lectures and spiritual paths, including enhanced cognitive therapy, SMART recovery, discipline, eastern philosophies, meditation, Karate instruction, Buddhist techniques and Spiritual Lectures.

Although the client chooses his track upon admission to the program, he is not committed there.  At one week intervals he may, should he choose to do so, change onto another track.  For example, if a client began on the self-help track but found an interest in Christian principles he may switch to the faith based track without concern.   In addition, if a client felt well-grounded in his Christian faith but was interested in exploring meditative techniques and discipline he could just as easily switch to the holistic track.

We at A Forever Recovery feel that in giving the client to right to choose these spiritual enhancements to his program it actually empowers the client and makes his recovery truly his own.  Unfortunately many conventional treatment centers tell clients that “if they don't accept their particular brand of recovery they probably won't stay sober”.  Our goal is to help the client the discover his own recovery tools that will work for him. 

Our Counselors

In order to create such a successful approach to recovery, we have a large variety of counselors from many different modalities of recovery available at A Forever Recovery.  Some of our counselors have worked in 12-step programs, others Christian faith based treatment centers.  Others have gotten sober themselves through cognitive programs, while others practice their own brand of spirituality.  With a staff of Christians, Buddhists, Spiritual Teachers, and even athiests we feel that we can help those of our clients to find their own way.