Those in alcohol or drug rehab at Cirque Lodge are not in treatment long enough to cover many of the steps. At the Cirque, our focus is to provide a solid foundation on the initial steps of recovery. These steps involve one’s relationship to a higher power. For some, this spiritual aspect to 12-step recovery can be difficult to grasp at first. The mountains, nature and the human spirit are all brought into focus with aspects of Cirque Lodge. Different outdoor excursions provide lessons on making connections to a power greater than one’s own. Such foundations are conducive to vital spiritual experiences and needed internal changes.

The 12-step process is continued after addiction treatment at Cirque Lodge is completed. We give residents a beginning in these steps. We coordinate the efforts for continuing these steps when drug rehab reaches its end. This is found within the Continuing Care Plan that is created for clients prior to discharging from the facility. Recovery is a life long process. Time at Cirque Lodge is just the beginning. It is our commitment to provide a very effective foundation for continuing this process in residents. It is our hope that they take the skills developed here in the mountains and utilize them in finding the joys of long term sobriety.

When treatment is completed, an aftercare plan is set into action to help with the recovery process. Aftercare staff seeks out appropriate 12-step fellowships for the graduates of the Cirque Lodge program. This is based on their home community or whether they are choosing a new sober start somewhere else. In this case, a new sponsor is assigned to help and support the individual fresh out of rehab.  This can be a vital crutch in preventing relapse. The initial stages following treatment can be the most critical.

Treatment is a foundation for getting an alcoholic or addict onto sober paths. However, it is the personal commitment of that individual and many times the dedication of their sponsor that help them find lasting sobriety. Overcoming the struggles of alcoholism and addiction is a long term process. It begins with treatment to put the disease into remission. After treatment, the individual must continue to work and set boundaries for themselves to obtain a lasting sobriety. This process is made a little easier with the continuing help and influence of a dedicated sponsor and working towards a life changing experience.

Members of staff are available also provide help, support and care when it comes to working the 12-step program. Personal counselors and case workers work with each client in a one-on-one setting in making these steps towards a long lasting recovery. Each step can require different efforts to progress.  Within the safety of an alcohol and drug rehab center, one can come to terms and accept they have a problem with alcoholism or addiction. Caring staff members are available to address these things and to help with the step work needed to move forward.

A unique opportunity is provided residents working on their 3rd step of recovery. This step involves turning over ones life and will to a higher power. Residents of Cirque Lodge are provided a unique venue and experience in working this step. The only way to get to this venue is by private helicopter.  On a mountain peak the individual can take time to meditate and work toward turning over their will. Many leave promises on that mountain top; promises of sobriety and recovery. Recovery is a process. It takes such a personal sacrifice. The relationship and strength of one’s higher power is a needed influence throughout. At the Cirque, we use different outings and workshops to help individuals in finding and keeping such a relationship central to their recovery process.

Cirque is founded on the modality of the 12-step program. Individuals in treatment are introduced to these concepts and during alcohol or drug rehab begin to attend 12-step meetings. Time in rehab can be used to help individuals in making the initial steps of this recovery process. This involves admitting that there is a problem that can not be controlled, and developing a relationship with ones higher power. At Cirque Lodge, we strive to provide individual with the spiritual experiences needed in developing such a relationship.

In the evenings Cirque residents can attend 12-step meetings while they still are receiving addiction treatment. Those in extended care are even assigned a temporary sponsor to work with. A sponsor can be a critical cog in continuing the steps and providing needed personal support. When rehab is completed, Cirque residents are already down with program to some extent and hopefully willing to continue the recovery process. Aftercare also helps them in finding appropriate meetings in their home community, and getting them involved there. With this help and support, one can continue to make the strides for a lasting and successful recovery.

A number of Cirque Lodge staff is in successful recovery. Some have found this recovery through this very alcohol and drug rehab facility. These are individuals who have an enthusiasm for this program. They look forward to sharing it with your loved one who may be struggling. People need support and individuals who are influential in helping them with recovery. This influence is needed for staying focused on daily goals, and influential in maintaining that connection to a power greater than one’s own.

The 12th step is to take the message of the program to other alcoholics and addicts. At the Cirque, this is our daily focus; to help those who struggle with chemical dependency to find a foundation within this modality. When alcohol and drug rehab is completed, continuing the steps and the support of a 12-step fellowship can be the means to finding a long term and hopefully, a lasting sobriety.

At Cirque Lodge, we use the 12-step program as a foundation of our recovery effort. This is coupled with the most effective forms of personal, group and family therapies. The 12-step program provides the guideline for achieving a successful and lasting recovery. Those who go through alcohol or drug rehab and embrace these steps are the ones who are usually successfully managing their disease. Since rehab isn’t near enough time to tackle many of these steps, Cirque strives to provide a solid foundation on the initial steps of recovery. We use a spiritually based program to help our residents in recognizing and connecting to a higher power.

Recovery is a difficult process. The alcoholic/addict must always understand they are never alone with their disease. There is always help available. 12-step fellowships provide a group of support. A sponsor is assigned and helps on a personal level. One element of the experiential work we use at Cirque Lodge is to help our residents realize the advantages of asking for help. Help from the 12-step group and help from a sponsor can provide support and measures of relapse prevention. However, it is still always up to the individual. The recovering alcoholic/addict must always be willing to take the steps to recover.

Part of alcohol and drug rehab is to help residents have a firm foundation of the 12-step program. Many different lectures, workshops and activities are used to teach concepts of 12-step recovery. Tools and skills are needed for the recovery process. The alcoholic/addict must find ways to manage their impulses and reach daily goals of sobriety. The help and support of the 12-step community can be a needed crutch in times of struggle when relapsing is a possibility. At Cirque Lodge, we introduce the concepts of the 12-step program, and provide activities to make them more meaningful and a part of life.

Since an alcohol and drug rehab stay isn’t enough time to work through many of the steps, we focus on helping residents establish the initial ones. These are the steps that deal with making connections to a higher power. The mountain and nature are used in helping our residents in achieving such connections. At Cirque, we focus on providing vital spiritual experiences for our residents. Such experiences create the internal changes needed to steer away from the controlling influences of alcoholism or drug abuse.

When rehab is completed, enrollment and involvement in a 12-step fellowship continues the work of this recovery process. Prior to leaving treatment at Cirque Lodge, residents begin the practice of attending meetings and working with a temporary sponsor. Relapse is a very real problem. The odds of long term sobriety over relapsing are very small. It is the reality of the disease. Continuing the steps, maintaining connections to a higher power, and active involvement in recovery groups can provide a solid foundation for lasting sobriety.

Since alcohol and drug rehab isn’t long enough to cover many of the steps, our focus is to provide a solid foundation of the initial recovery steps. After rehab, a plan is put into place to continue the steps with meetings like AA, NA or CA. The initial steps involve finding and establishing connections to one’s higher power. The power of nature and the spirit of the mountain greatly help with this.

People can have misconceptions that spirituality means religious. Treatment at Cirque Lodge allows the resident to view and understand spirituality in whatever manner they feel most comfortable. Whether it is God, Nature, the support group, or even family, we strive to help our residents establish a solid connection to their higher power. This connection is integral to continuing on after rehab, and obtaining a life long sobriety.

The influence of nature and the mountain are used in making these connections. We give our residents many opportunities to get out onto the mountain and make these connections on their own. Many of our nature based activities teach concepts of 12-step recovery. They even give the residents a chance for alone time and personal meditation. A solid connection to one’s higher power can change the outlook on the recovery process. It can be the influencing factor in times of struggle, when the impulse to use is strong. Alcohol and drug rehab at Cirque Lodge focuses on providing experiences for the alcoholic/addict to make solid connections to their higher power.

A part of aftercare at Cirque Lodge is to help individuals find 12-step fellowships in their own communities. A continuing care plan is prepared with many elements of treatment help following alcohol and drug rehab. At the foundation of the continuing care plan is an active enrollment in 12-step meetings. A fellowship will appoint a sponsor to help for the initial months of the recovery process. Involvement in 12-step meetings can keep the individual focused on sober goals and helps to maintain that all important connection to one’s higher power.