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Connecting Clients With Their Own Path To Recovery

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THE EMOTIONAL MODEL Although there are many different ways of looking at addiction, we have developed an emotional model of recovery. We believe that emotions and feelings are at the core of every addiction and understanding emotions allows us to see the reasons why addicts behave the way they do, even when they are sober. THE CLINICAL MODEL The individual’s pathway to recovery must be their own, developed with the collaborative efforts of the clinical team. For those individuals electing a clinical path of recovery, each will explore their continuum of experiences and how life has been impacted by the totality of his/her relationships, families, peers, support, and the community. THE SPIRITUAL MODEL Faith is one of the cornerstones of the human existence.  When we lose ourselves, and forget who we are due to substance abuse and addiction, faith followed by the appropriate work, begins to bring life back into order. As we struggle to find our purpose in life, we ca...