Faced with no options, where do we turn? If your life is going to pieces and you are doing everything right and what you are experiencing shouldn’t be happening, how do you survive? As a person who has experienced therapist or executiveburnout , it can be a total nightmare. It feels like you might just loose it completely.
No matter where I looked there where no answers and I felt total alone. I had no idea what to do. I didn’t want to use chemicals, my experience being they don’t work. The ultimate sacrifice wasn’t an option because over a period of many years, I had begun to love my family and didn’t want to hurt them like that.
All that was left was to surrender, completely different from resigning to my most awful fate.
This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.
Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:
The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
"Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
Do you have a 3 dimensional shadow? Has anybody ever tried to measure its thickness & what would the purpose would it serve? The idea behind today’s podcast is to look a bit further at the universe we see. Really, to look at the spaces in between what is real and what is illusion. Are we capable of seeing true 2 dimensional space or are we bound to our 3 dimensional perspectives?
Recovery
This is so relevant to our recovery. In addiction we lose sight of reality and get lost in our minds. It’s not even necessary to use drugs or alcohol to lose touch with real life and go spiraling out of control. Finding our way back can be a real challenge. This is where the true restoration to sanity lies.
I found the material of this podcast very interesting and really enjoyed the discussion. I hope you do too.
This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.
Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:
The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
"Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
In this episode of the podcast I discuss the idea of effective practice. Everybody loves a winner and we all like to think that people become talented because they are born that way. Sure there is an element of winning the genetic lottery. Research is showing though, that peak performance can be earned. Hard work in isolation is not enough. There needs to be more & science is showing us how.
Who Has Time
Whether it be a chess grand master or a virtuoso musician, there are basic similarities in the way extra-ordinary performance is achieved. This is of particular interest if you are trying to manage your life, never mind have time to become a chess grand master. What good would it serve anyway?
Have a listen as I go into more detail on the techniques of success
I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I enjoyed the discussion.
This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in 12 step addiction recovery treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and motivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their addiction.
Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:
The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
"Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
When choosing a facility, In-patient or Out-patient, for your loved one, especially if you have limited knowledge about rehabilitation and addiction, may prove to be a difficult task. The first question is always “Are they going to be okay?”. Trusting a team of people you don’t know and a program that you don’t understand is a difficult thing to do. Entrusting the well being of a person you care about to a facility is daunting, because the second question is always “are they capable of handling this?”. It is important to research and evaluate whether a facility will meet the needs required.
If it is the first time you are choosing a treatment facility, looking into what different centres and programs have to offer is a good place to start. Always remember that asking questions is a good thing, if it helps ensure your piece of mind. Many facilities may talk about treatment modalities and different types of therapies and programs and it can be so easy to get caught up and confused by the jargon. If you are unsure of what this means, researching and inquiring further is always an option before you sign on for something that you are uncertain about.
Critical Differences
Though many of the facilities you have seen look more or less the same from the outside there is always one big decision that needs to be made before entering a program. Is outpatient or inpatient the better option. This choice will help you narrow down facilities that are being considered and give you more options in terms of programs available, because often a person will consider one but not the other. Of course, each has strong selling points, but they also come with their weaknesses. The following breakdown may help in explaining the critical differences.
Out-Patient
The main appeal of an outpatient program is that for the duration of treatment, a client does not have to be a resident of the facility. They are required to attend counselling sessions and group therapy according to a schedule, but it is not a full-time commitment, giving them an opportunity to continue giving other priorities, such as work or school, the time needed. This is a large part of the appeal of an outpatient program, along with the fact that it is often the cheaper option. The recommended period of this type of treatment program is 76 days, it may however be extended depending on the progression of the client and this is usually up to the discretion of the counselors.
Although this form of treatment may seem convenient, the seriousness of the condition a person is in should be taken into consideration. A person who is at a high risk of relapse should not be considered for this type of program. Because it offers much less structure and accountability compared to an inpatient program, people who fall into this category may take advantage of the freedom an outpatient program affords them.
Convenience
This type of treatment is however very beneficial to a person who is in the beginning stages of substance abuse or for people who have spent a significant time in a treatment facility and perhaps had a small slip up. Outpatient is also a viable option for secondary care. This means that upon leaving an inpatient program they move to an outpatient program as a form of transition between rehab and the real world.
It is also important to note that for the most part a medical detox is not part of this type of program. If a person is experiencing any sort of withdrawal, medical intervention is needed before entering an outpatient program.
In-patient
An inpatient program offers much more in the way of structure compared to an outpatient program. Clients live on the premises of the facility for the duration of their treatment. This can be a period of 21 days up to a year, if the facility is geared toward long term treatment. As with outpatient the length of stay is usually advised by a counselling team involved with that patient. It has been proven that client who stay at a facility longer have a much higher chance of achieving long term sobriety.
Structure
An inpatient treatment plan involves a fair amount more counselling and groups than an outpatient program. The extra time a client spends at a facility also enables them to attend mandatory support group meeting as well as building connections and fellowship with other people undergoing the same struggles. This type of program involves much of the same elements as outpatient treatment, just more of it. Working with a one on one counselor and attending a variety of therapeutic groups should both be cornerstones of any treatment program.
At an inpatient facility the clients are closely monitored, this decreases the risk of a person relapsing while in this type of program. It also keeps them safe as drugs and alcohol are not on the premises and people who may pose a risk to them, such as friends and family members who are using drugs, are often barred from the property. Patients are not given the opportunity to put themselves at risk. This is very beneficial for people who are at a high risk of returning to their addiction.
Benefits
The other benefit, which should always be considered, is that with an inpatient program, recovery is the clients sole priority. This dedicated time gives a person the opportunity to get more work done and learn more about themselves and their disease. The same amount of time in an outpatient program may not achieve the same results.
Most inpatient facilities will also offer a medically supervised detox period. This is incredibly important as withdrawals can have serious health consequences if not handled appropriately. The value of working with a doctor and a nurse under these circumstances should not be underestimated. If a person displays withdrawal symptoms a medical detox should also be considered as a priority.
Making a choice
Given the differences in an outpatient and inpatient program the best way to assess which choice is the correct one is to be critical of just how much support a person needs. Each option is designed to address a specific need. Just because one seems easier or more convenient does not mean it is the correct choice to make. Make no mistake, these are not two solutions to the same problem. The ultimate decision should be based on which option will best meet the needs of the person in question. Most rehabilitation centers will offer an assessment prior to the admission process. If there is any uncertainty as to which option should be chosen, consulting with a professional is a great way to receive guidance and direction.
The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
"Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
