Treatment

90–Day Treatment:

Psychoeducational Group Sessions

Individuals will attend group sessions Monday through Friday. During treatment, individuals will receive information imperative to developing coping skills, understanding addiction, establishing relapse prevention strategies, developing emotional literacy, and creating a more profound understanding of their personal beliefs and values.

The information in the group sessions allows individuals to identify new ways to interact with themselves, others, and life.

Two main components of Fresh Start’s 90-day treatment program are:

• Individually identified Goals. Each individual is supported in identifying personalized goals in 12 major life areas they would like to accomplish within the 90 days of treatment. Addiction Counsellors work with each client to track progress on their goals, offer resources to help them achieve the goals and hold them accountable. Participants will also develop the groundwork for a new set of goals to be achieved upon completion of treatment.

• The 12- Steps – During an individual’s time in treatment, their addiction counsellor will guide them through the 12 steps in a group setting. The group is provided an education on the history of the 12-step programs and the purpose behind each step. Individuals will be supported by their counsellor, who will work through a complete set of steps during the 90 days. Fresh Start provides a space for everyone to begin understanding how to employ the principles of the 12 steps in their life. Principles include honesty, integrity, hope, humility, open-mindedness, and shared values.

• The 12-step work combined with the client-centred approach allows participants to identify what they want for themselves and a way of life that will provide them with the insight to obtain self-actualization.

Individual sessions

Counsellors will meet with individuals to review progress on goals, barriers they may encounter, and any issues that arise during their time in treatment. The interdisciplinary team at Fresh Start Recovery is always available to assist.

12-step meetings and Daily Meditation

During their time at Fresh Start Recovery, participants are strongly encouraged to attend 12-step meetings in the community. This allows the individual to build connections with the recovery community for lasting support beyond their treatment time.

Physical and Spiritual Well-being

Fresh Start Recovery’s holistic approach to treatment has allowed us to develop a fitness component designed to enhance and benefit an individual’s overall well-being. Clients are encouraged to engage in fitness activities tailored to meet their individual needs. This is complemented by nutritional, well-balanced meals provided by our on-site chefs and kitchen staff.

Participants will also engage in morning and evening meditation sessions. These sessions encourage deep personal reflection and allow learning not only from other individuals’ perspectives but also from individuals brought in from the community such as elders, spiritual leaders, and other individuals who can provide diverse insight to these practices. Daily meditation intends to help participants develop an introspective insight of themselves while providing tools to assist in their personal regulation. This practice of mindfulness will further contribute to their recovery journey.

Our program is designed to help individuals create structure, routine, and discipline in their daily lives. The requirements of our program help individuals gain confidence in their ability to move through the responsibilities of life with integrity and increased self-worth.

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Current Quality of Life

The majority of respondents, 90.7%, reported their quality of life as “good” or better.

Comparison of life experiences during active addiction and during recovery:

Acknowledgment

The data and insights provided in this report are based on the findings from “Life in Recovery from Addiction in Canada”. This comprehensive study has greatly contributed to our understanding of the recovery process and the challenges faced by individuals overcoming addiction in Canada. We extend our gratitude to the authors and researchers who conducted this invaluable study. To view full report follow link: https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2019-04/CCSA-Life-in-Recovery-from-Addiction-Report-2017-en.pdf

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