The Cornerstone Recovery Systems Inc.

SAMPLE WEEKLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

AND GROUP ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

(Schedule subject to change seasonally and as a result of special events)

Group Activity Descriptions

Attitudes/Process Group: All clients share what has come up for them in doing their treatment work, the attitudes they are experiencing, and how it is affecting their treatment progress.

Book Study: A time for clients to work, under the supervision and with the assistance of staff, on their individual program work, in either the Phase Recovery or 12-step workbook.

Devotionals or Study: A time of spiritual connection including devotional readings and music. Clients who choose not to participate in this optional spiritual activity will use this time for doing program work from the Phase Recovery or 12-step workbook (see Book Study).

Group or Education: The Treatment Staff use this flexible time slot to present relevant information to clients that is not otherwise specified in the program schedule or to address specific events that may have affected the therapeutic community. Educational topics include chemical dependency-related health issues, domestic violence, boundaries, self-esteem, grief & loss, etc.

In-house 12-Step Meeting: Under the supervision of staff, residents conduct their own 12-step meeting utilizing NA or AA materials.

Life Skills: Utilizing the “Life Skills International” curriculum, clients read about and discuss ways to improve their communication skills and handle anger issues in healthy ways.

Organized Recreational Activity Or “Make-up” Group: This week-end activity is designed to provide the residents with opportunity to experience fun-filled activities without the need of alcohol or drugs. Weather permitting; clients may be transported to nearby recreational areas or local parks. Should this activity take place, for whatever reason, during the week this weekend time will be used to make up for any missed program time.

Outside 12-Step Meeting: Clients, accompanied by staff, attend an open NA or AA meeting in the local community. Meetings are gender-specific (men or women only).

Parenting Class or Book Study: Clients participate in the nationally recognized “Parent-to-Parent” video curriculum, facilitated by a certified Parent-to-Parent trainer. The series is presented twice a week, which permits all of the eight sessions to be completed in four weeks. Clients who have completed the series may sit in to review the lessons and join the discussions or may use the time to further work on their program curriculum under staff supervision. (see Book Study)

Positive Affirmations: All clients are expected to participate in this time of group interaction. Client go around the room sharing positive affirmations, and words of encouragement, recognizing each other’s treatment progress.

Presentations: Individual client responses to selected assignments in the Phase Recovery workbooks papers are shared and discussed in a facilitated group setting,

Relationship Video: “Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships” eighteen-part video series featuring nationally known teacher Gary Smalley provides clients an opportunity to learn about the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and to improve the skills needed to make their interactions more satisfying and fulfilling. Group time also includes discussion lead by staff facilitator.

Therapeutic Video or Education Group: Each two and three-quarter hour session focuses on one of several rotating subjects including building blocks to healthy success, understanding the dynamics of co-dependence, or developing habits for effective living. Additionally from time to time Hollywood motion pictures, followed by staff-led group discussions, are used to explore recovery-related issues.

Weekly Wrap-up: Each client shares, in a staff facilitated group, about the progress made, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned during the past week. Additionally, each client declares their goals for the upcoming week based on their weekly Personal Recovery Plan.