Influential Examples in Recovery
A helpful thing to have through the recovery process is an influential example. For those in drug rehab, that example can come from a counselor/therapist or a fellow individual in recovery. At Cirque Lodge, residents can find the example of successful recovery from many members of staff. This positive influence can be used as a strategy for the struggles of overcoming the influences of alcoholism or addiction. One can look back at their time in rehab at that example and follow in that path.
After alcohol or drug rehab is completed, an influential person can be found in a 12-step fellowship, most importantly a sponsor. Sponsors are a great example of successful recovery, and both (individual and sponsor) benefit and grow from working with each other. The positive recovery influence of a sponsor can keep that individual focused on sober goals and making the steps towards a vital spiritual experience.
Family members can also be a positive example for the recovery process. Cirque Lodge offers a family program to better educate members of the family on how to be this positive influence. Attending Alanon meetings can also be a positive example for family members working with a loved one in recovery. Individuals who have had years of recovery can still remember those who were positive examples that helped them along the way. This can be a person from their drug rehab program, or someone influential who helped them obtain that successful recovery.