Individual work

Life story - The life story is written as fully and deeply as possible with the assistance of the Resident’s Counsellor and read out to
the group.

Stepwork - After the life story comes stepwork. This is the study and understanding of the first three of the Twelve Steps with written self assessments. The Resident’s Counsellor is there at all times to assist and use is made of the American Hazelden literature, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous literature and other good quality recovery materials.

Other issues - Over time the Resident identifies and addresses his specific underlying emotional issues.

AA/NA/CA Meetings

Residents are required to attend two AA / NA / CA meetings a week. Fares are provided for this.

Completion of Main Programme

When the Resident comes towards the end of the Primary Programme he will need to make a choice about continuing in residential recovery. He will be helped in this by his Care Manager (if he has one) and by his Counsellor.

The Primary Programme finishes with a leaving group letter and a certificate of completion.

Individual Service User Plan

The Individual Service User Plan is drawn up at the end of the induction and assessment period. It is monitored weekly and reviewed three monthly and will usually involve at least the Care Manager, the Resident and the Counsellor. Where no Care Manager is involved, the plan is reviewed internally on a three monthly basis.

Keyworkers / Counsellors

Each Resident will be allocated a Keyworker / Counsellor whom they will meet at least once a week. If there is a choice of Keyworker / Counsellors this will be offered to the new resident
upon admission.