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A TYPICAL DAY AT LIFE HEALING CENTER
At Life Healing Center, every day brings new insights and healing. Most days begin with a calming, spiritually enriching yoga session or a walk among the trees on our nine-acre property. This puts patients in a positive, focused state of mind and prepares them for a full day of intense emotional, psychological and spiritual work.
Whether patients are involved in an art therapy session, a psychoeducational lecture, a 12-Step meeting, or an individual or group session with our master’s level therapists, they receive the ideal blend of traditional and cutting-edge treatments for their particular needs. A full range of adjunctive therapies may be incorporated into the patient’s individualized treatment plan, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy, breathwork, acupuncture, massage, stone therapy, sound healing and many others.
After a week of intensive treatment, weekends are a time for patients to rest and rejuvenate while continuing to work their program of recovery. On Sundays, patients can attend religious services or engage in any spiritual practice they choose.
In keeping with our holistic treatment philosophy, meals at Life Healing Center are wholesome and nutritious, prepared with fresh ingredients and adapted to the special dietary needs of our patients. Every aspect of our program is designed to promote healing, from the private, self-contained grounds to the way the buildings are juxtaposed to the nurturing way our staff interacts with patients. Every member of our staff understands trauma, addictions and related disorders, and knows how difficult it can be to take the first step toward recovery.
Sample Weekly Schedule at Life Healing Center
Sample Evening Schedule at Life Healing Center
Core Group
Every morning, patients meet in gender-specific groups to address trauma and underlying emotional issues in an environment that is safe, supportive and free from external distractions.
Addictions
During this group, patients address the core issues underlying the various forms of addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, sex, love, relationships or other behaviors. Our therapists also assist patients with relapse prevention and aftercare planning.
Lecture
Patients attend educational lectures led by a master’s level therapist on various recovery-related topics.
Alchemy of Recovery
A favorite among patients, this group teaches strategies for integrating our holistic approach into life outside of Life Healing Center.
Check In Group
A weekend group for anyone needing additional support.
Healing Shame
Addiction is a disease that breeds deep-seated feelings of shame and self-blame. Our master’s level therapists work with patients to overcome these feelings, freeing patients from the need to self-medicate with drugs, alcohol and other addictive behaviors.
Trust Group
An orientation for new clients.
