The Cirque, Recovery and Steps
Cirque Lodge uses the 12-step program as a foundation to recovery. When individuals come to us for alcohol or drug rehab, they begin the process of working the steps on their own. Lectures, workshops and activities are used to teach these concepts and help in creating spiritual and internal changes. After residents have been in treatment for a time, they begin to take part in outside 12-step meetings and even in working with a sponsor. These are helps that are available in virtually every community and can be an imperative form of relapse prevention.
It may not seem like this for all who go through a rehab program, but time in treatment is relatively short. It isn’t a lot of time in working the steps of recovery. After alcohol or drug rehab is completed, it is the programs like AA or NA that continues the recovery efforts along with the individual. During treatment at Cirque, the emphasis is placed on a solid foundation of the initial steps of recovery.
Clients are given a Continuing Care Plan to assist them in the recovery process, the most important piece of this for many is continues involvement in a 12-step recovery effort. Through this program one can build the strength and momentum needed for long term sobriety. They can also find the strength that comes from extending out with this program through serving and helping others.
