boundaries
I will silence this and keep it put away.
I agree to be this with the group at all times.
honest
minimum days needed to remain sober before graduation
30
I make you forget last night's troubles but can't erase tomorrow's regrets. What am I?
alcohol
Do you report everything to my PO?
No, update letters include: how many sessions you attend, your stage of change, and your level of participation. This is meant to be helpful for you. Referral sources are on a 'need to know' basis
I will not engage in _. This is a safe space.
violent language or behavior
I can miss this many sessions before being eligible for discharge.
3
graduation is dependent on this
behavior changes
I am allergic, when I use I break out in these.
handcuffs
How do I know where meetings are?
Ask your facilitator for a list of in person meetings, AA or NA. There are online resources as well such as the website in the rooms.
I will not give this but I will share my experience, strength, and hope.
advice
I agree to attend the group for this long and this often.
3 hours, and 3 days a week
These things are needed for day of graduation.
10, 12 step meetings completed, a graduation project, and sharing my story.
I am the life of the party, but nobody invites me. When I show up, people say, "What's wrong?" but when I leave, they know exactly what's wrong.
sobriety
I have a lot of personal trauma I don't feel comfortable sharing in group, what should I do about this?
Individual therapy, talk to your facilitator about getting connected to this
I will not.... during session
interrupt, cut off, or have side conversations
I agree to refrain from using this while in IOP.
alcohol and non prescribed drugs
When is a good time to ask about graduation?
You can discuss this with your clinician at your treatment plan review that happens at least once a month.
I'm the opposite of a good story. With me, there's always a punchline, but it's never funny.
drunkeness
Does my facilitator have any substance use?
This is your recovery, how is that helping you stay sober?
By staying seated, awake, paying attention, and listening. I am being...
respectful
I understand that the _ of the program is based on the progress made towards my individualized treatment plan and attendance.
completion
I need this many sessions to graduate.
There is not number of sessions correlated with graduation, this is a clinical decision made by the clinician in charge of your treatment.
I'm not a place, but where you begin,
A journey of healing, a battle to win.
You won't find me in bottles or smoke in the air,
But in steps that you take and people who care.
I grow when you're honest, thrive when you're true –
What am I that starts with the strength inside you?
Recovery
How old is my facilitator?
this is not appropriate to ask