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The
Rehabilitation Programme at SAWERA FOUNDATION
is based on the Therapeutic Community
Plan and 12 step recovery programme.Essentially,
the Programme aims at instilling back
into the addict/alcoholic his/her self-image
and his/her self-respect that s/he had
lost during the period s/he was an addict.
In a very real sense, we help the addict
grow-up. We help him see himself better
and realize that finally, success in life
is dependent upon the responsibility towards
oneself and others.
The Therapeutic Community functions as
a highly structured nurturing environment
which encourages the recovering addict/alcoholic
to develop through positive peer pressure,
healthy relationships, sound values and
a productive life-style, all in an absolutely
drug-free atmosphere.
These objectives are achieved through
a combination of individual, group and
family therapy, sessions, Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics
Anonymous groups, educational programmes,
prayer and meditation, work and games
as well as a variety of other support
services.
To insure the successful implementation
of the programme, SAWERA FOUNDATION uses
a judicious mix of professional (psychotherapists,
social workers etc.) and Para-professionals
(recovering addicts). Since the Therapeutic
Community Programme is essentially one
of self-help, the teachers are both the
staff as well the residents themselves.
Through a
‘Therapeutic Community’, changes
are brought about in the attitudes and
ideologies of the patient. They are taught
the art of identifying and handling their
feelings, it is very important to handle
feelings of rage, anger, disappointment
or gaiety. Honesty, open mindedness and
willingness are inculcated in the treatment.
Honesty with oneself, open mindedness
toward new concepts and willingness to
lead a holistic life.
(1) Physical health, (2) Mental peace
and (3) Spiritual Awakening are the vertices
within which this program's results can
be felt. Through daily activities, these
3 areas are developed as follows:
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(1) PHYSICAL ASPECT: -
Patients are encouraged to learn
self care. They are shown the importance
of maintaining their physical health.
They are taught to love themselves
and repair the damages caused by
using.
Daily,
Compulsory Yoga classes are organized
to keep the body fit and disease-free.
Regular practice of ‘Asanas’,
Pranayams and other Yoga techniques
make patients feel self-confident
and better about themselves. By
participating in outdoor games,
patients learn sportsman spirit
and physical strength. Special attention
is paid towards cleanliness and
grooming.
(2) MENTAL ASPECT: - Patients
are trained to handle feelings of
frustration, guilt, inferiority,
fear and anger. During active addiction,
these feelings took over. Patients
are taught how to best express these
feelings at the appropriate time,
with humility.
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