Spirit Rehab
In addition to focusing on the physical and mental aspects of addiction, finding or developing one’s spiritual nature can 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 Spirit Rehab 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 anyones program of recovery.
In order to accomplish this, we have designated five Spirit Rehab “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 the 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, spiritual lectures, sermons and concepts taught by ordained pastors and ministers. Outside church service will also be provided on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Self-help or 12-step 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.
Cognitive track
For the client who doesn’t feel comfortable in Faith-based or mainstream 12-step recovery settings, the Cognitive track offers a variety of lectures and therapy approaches including enhanced cognitive therapy and personal empowerment.
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, discipline, eastern philosophies, meditation, Karate instruction, Buddhist techniques and Spiritual Lectures.
Native American Spirituality track
For the client who is either Native American or is seeking to enhance their spirituality or doesn’t feel comfortable in a Faith-based track, the Native American Spirituality track offers a variety of lectures and spiritual paths, including enhanced cognitive therapy, discipline, eastern philosophies, meditation, Karate instruction, Buddhist techniques and Spiritual Lectures.
Although many clients focus on one particular track upon admission to the Spirit Rehab program, they are not committed there. Generally, each evening each client has the option of choosing from one of five unique approaches. 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 the right to choose these spiritual enhancements to their Spirit Rehab program actually empowers the client and makes their recovery truly their 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 discover their own recovery tools that will work for them.
Our Spirit Rehab Counselors
In order to create such a successful approach to recovery, we have a large variety of Spirit Rehab counselors from many different modalities of recovery available at A Forever Recovery. Some of our counselors have worked in 12-step programs and Christian faith-based treatment centers. Others have gotten sober themselves through cognitive programs, while some practice their own brand of spirituality. With a staff of Christians, Buddhists, Native American, Spiritual Teachers and even Athiests, we feel that we can help our clients to find their own way.
