Charis alcohol & drug therapy unit

Aspects of the work

To give an idea of the huge range of other factors involved in recovery, a list follows of some of the areas Residents have brought to Charis:

Alcohol / Drug addiction Painful childhood memories Negative issues Sex addiction
Bereavment and unresolved grief Emotional insecurity Loneliness Fear / anxiety
Physical, emotional and sexual abuse Low self-esteem Unforgiveness Homelessness
Adoption / fostering issues Hate, anger and resentment Prostitution Problems with God
Gambling addiction Alcoholic / addicted parents Experiences of humiliation Loss
Criminal activity / addiction to crime Being bullied / bullying Guilt and shame Occult involvement
Broken family relationships False emotional securities Jealousy / envy Inner child issues
Rejection (particularly in childhood) Loss of childhood Search for love Violence
Psycho-sexual problems Hurt and damage to others Self-pity / victim mentality Co-dependency
Negative attitudes to authority Hurt experienced through religion organisations Depression Divorce and marital breakdown

Registered charity number 259535 April 2011