Experiential Program at Cirque Lodge
Where Cirque Lodge takes a little different approach to alcohol and drug rehab is with our experiential program. Experiential activities are used in part with the more intensive elements of addiction treatment and therapy. Cirque Lodge provides an active approach to the recovery process. The alcoholic/addict can develop skills they need for dealing addiction through hands on developmental and therapeutic activities. Experiential work can challenge the mindset of addiction. The individual in rehab learns ways to deal with their behavior and can develop support from others.
The integral element to experiential work comes from the experiences themselves. At Cirque, we want to give those in alcohol and drug rehab every opportunity at an internal, spiritual change. Nature, horses, and the mountain are used in teaching concepts of the 12-step program. These concepts are based in find and reconnecting to one’s higher power. Such spiritual experiences can be a change in conviction. The mindset to seek and use drugs or alcohol is replaced with new influences. Residents are given time on the mountain to think, reflect and make those connections to a power greater than their own.
Experiential work also provides a fun and enjoyable element to addiction treatment. Let’s be honest, overcoming addiction is a challenge, and parts of treatment and therapy are intensive and difficult. A chance to get out on the mountain every day, can give the alcoholic/addict time to reflect on things and make those important life changing decisions. It can show the individual ways they can have fun in their sobriety, and show them activities they can perform to stay connected to a higher power.
