WHO DO WE SERVE? ADDICTION RECOVERY OUTPATIENT Individuals and families who need chemical dependency treatment Individuals who have chronically relapsed and also have past, significant clean and sober periods GENERAL PUBLIC Individuals, families, and children who want to work on health issues, past abuse, post traumatic stress, grief and loss issues, including divorce Individuals actively seeking help to recover from chronic stress and depression OUTPATIENT FACILITY STAFF INVOLVED Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors Naturopathic Physician Medical Doctor Certified Expressive Art Therapist Licensed Acupuncturist Licensed Massage Therapist Licensed Mental Health professional Other healing health professionals SERVICES OFFERED Individuals Groups Family Sessions Gender Specific Women's and Men's Treatment Program State Certified Intensive Outpatient ALCOHOL and DRUG TREATMENT Treatment Planning Rehabilitation Program Drug and Alcohol Assessments GRIEF and LOSS FEELINGS PROCESS GROUP Focus Family of origin recovery work PTSD (healing past trauma) Domestic violence issues Grief and loss Boundaries and conflict resolution Cognitive reframing and restructuring Learning positive nurturing self-talk, and self care Breathwork Anger management work Books referenced: Facing the Fire by John Lee I Can't Get Over It by Aphrodite Matsakis, Ph.D. Helping Women Recover by Stephanie S. Covington, Ph.D. 16 STEPS RECOVERY GROUP Focus Alcohol and drug education and relapse prevention Book referenced: Yes You Can by Charlotte Davis Kasl, Ph.D. Follow 16 steps and other creative exercises. Behavior modification exercises (relapse prevention workbook) Women's 16-step program (derived from 12-step program) PARENTING CLASS Focus Strength-based parenting workshops Centering on step-by-step parent-child communication skills Assertive parenting vs. passive parenting Understanding the child-mind Safe parenting; listening to kids / being heard Letting go of negative, punitive approaches We clearly outline: Firm-but-fair vs. unlimited freedom styles of parenting What parents can do for their children in an unkind world Helping them without "put-downs" and programmed unhappiness Books referenced: The Secret Of Happy Children by Steven Biddulph Growing Up Again, Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children by Jean Illsley Clarke and Connie Dawson RELATIONSHIP CLASS Improving conscious relationship skills Using book and video tapes of Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix Discover unconscious motivations and personal image Improve communication skills, boundaries, family dynamics "I" statements Active listening Paraphrasing Feelings identification and expression Role playing Identifying relationship patterns Journaling feelings CAREER and LIFE SKILLS CLASS Focus Preparing clients for workforce Choosing inspired career paths This class will include: Resume writing Interviewing skills Dress for success Career evaluation testing Educational information Look at relationship with money Learn about negative family programming regarding prosperity issues Create a life goals list and write a vision and mission statement CHILDREN'S ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUP Addiction education--an artistic focus to help children process their feelings about family misuse of drugs and alcohol CHILDREN'S GROUPS: Ages 5-9, 10-13, 14-18 Coping with grief and loss Self esteem Feelings identification Conflict resolution issues Using creative art techniques SPIRITUALITY and HEALING CLASS Exploring spiritual beliefs Healing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health issues Developing a personal relationship with a higher power May use prayer, meditation, breathwork, Yoga, Tai Chi, and other spiritual practices EXPRESSIVE ART THERAPY CLASS Reparenting recovery work Learning to live a sober life Learning to play again For children and adults Includes: Storytelling, music therapy, creative movement, visual arts, sculpture with clay work, drama, dress-up, parts work, role playing, and poetry therapy. Children and parents will work together at times. CLINICAL TRAINING CLASSES For: Chemical dependency counselors Therapists Other health professionals HOME ABOUT EVENTS CONTACT