Mindful Monday

Goal: Build internal insight, distress tolerance, and grounding skills.

Starting of the week with emphasis on emotional awareness & self-regulation, each week our residential will engage in education and exercises that explore their emotional wellness and understanding. This includes:

Intro to Mindfulness & the Brain in Recovery
Identifying and Labeling Emotions
Coping Skills Toolbox
Conflict De-escalation and Emotional Triggers
Grounding and Breathwork Techniques
Mindful Communication and Assertiveness

Transformation Tuesday

Goal: Reflect on identity, goals and vision for change.

Each Tuesday, our residents engage in self-reflection, with emphasis on moving forward. Exploring their negative thoughts, feelings and emotions, while identifying the barriers these can pose to the future they desire for themselves. This includes:

Who Am I Without Substances?
Life Story & Turning Points
Setting SMART Recovery Goals
Managing Shame & Guilt
Creating a Recovery Identity
Preparing or Transformation

Wellness Wednesday

Goal: Focus on whole-body wellness and sustainability.

As we approach the middle of the week, we take time to focus on health, nutrition and stability, each week our residential will engage in education and exercises that explore their overall wellness. This includes:

Nutrition in Recovery
Sleep Hygiene and Physical Health
Stress Management Without Substances
Exercise & Movement Therapy
Medication & Mental Health
Wellness Planning for Reentry

Thankful Thursday

Goal: Improve interpersonal awareness and connection.

Getting closer to the end of the week, residents are asked to turn their focus outward. Looking more critically at their relationships and their current status, as well as how they can navigate the challenges of repairing and rebuilding their support network in recovery. This includes:

Practicing Gratitude in Recovery
Repairing Relationships and Letter Writing
Rebuilding Trust with Supports
Self-Apologies & Amends
Boundaries & Healthy Relationships
Family Reunification Planning

Fun Friday

Goal: Learn how to have sober fun and build sober supports

Each Friday, our residents get to let their hair down and focus on what fun looks like for them in recovery. Engaging in perhaps some of their current hobbies, as well as exploring new ones, as they navigate a shift in their way of life to support ongoing wellness and recovery. This includes:

Healthy Hobbies & Recovery Fun
Sober Game Day & Team Building
Art Therapy or Music in Recovery
Laughter Yoga and Comedy Group
Building a Joy List and Self-Care Bingo
Celebration of Milestones & Accomplishments

Supportive Saturday

Goal: Build community, practice skills for independence.

Over the weekend our residents are asked to identify the ways in which they can improve upon their sense of community, while also enhancing their independent living skills. Focusing on the balance of the two, and when to ask for help, as well as the resources that can help to address those concerns. This includes:

Peer Sharing Cycle
Job Readiness and Resume Workshop
Navigating Community Resources
Budgeting and Financial Recovery
Legal Education and Advocacy
Transitional Housing and Reentry Options

Serenity Sunday

Goal: Encourage introspection and spiritual growth (non-religious options included).

Closing out the weekend, each resident is asked to explore their personal beliefs and connection with their spirituality. They are exposed to different approaches and how this can be integrated meaningfully in their recovery process. This includes:

Guided Meditation and Letting Go
Journaling: What Recovery Means to Me
Spirituality vs. Religion in Recovery
12-Step and Moral Inventory Reflection
Forgiveness and Healing
Quiet Reflection and Gratitude Circle