Phase One

Breaking Down Patterns of Denial

The main themes of this phase are the:

• Recognition of alcohol / chemical addiciton as a disease
• Recognition of consequences of this addiction to self and others
• Acceptance of powerlessness and unmanageability

Primary Goals

• Successful detoxification
• General understanding of the 12 step program
• Complete and relate (with examples of behaviour) up to step 3
• Introduction to 12 step support groups
• Understanding the roles of counselor and sponsor
• Ability to identify the consequences of abusing substances
• Identify the need to take responsibility
• Identify feelings

Keys to Recovery

• Honesty
• Openness
• Willingness
• Stamina

Phase Two

Learning to enjoy and value life without alcohol or drugs

• Not crisis orientated
• Impulse control
• Self-disciplined
• Ability to complete tasks as requested
• Recognize the importance of change
• Being specific
• Start to self identify addictive patterns
• Gain further insight into the 12 step recovery program
• Develop social, living, and communication skills
• Rebuild levels of self esteem
• Establish acceptable levels of planning and time management
• Establish personal stress management techniques
• Continue to build openness, trust, and honesty
• Explore interpersonal issues
• Establish realistic goals
• Life Story
• Steps 4 and 5

Phase Three

Integration and Maintenance

The main themes of this phase are:

• Implementing recovery principles on a daily basis
• Practicing self-regulation of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions
• Exercising personal responsibility and personal leadership

Primary Goals

• Goal setting on daily basis
• Implementing plans, taking instructions and following through on tasks
• Learning to evaluate self and others
• Taking responsibility for self and others
• Investing in personal leadership
• Becoming role models to new patients
• Refining and mastering interpersonal skills (acceptance of differences, communication, and conflict management)
• Understanding relapse patterns and establishing a recovery plan
• Active contribution to monitoring and assisting in groups (AA/NA adediction and therapeutic)
• Taking initiative for personal growth
• Complete steps 7-12

Building Recovery

• Energy
• Initiative
• Self-regulation
• Maintenance

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