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Come Home to SerenityAcademic House Austin and Pflugerville, Texashttp:www.academichouse.org

Academic House Austin and Pflugerville, Texas http:www.academichouse.org

Academic House LLC

transitional living

transition homesober house

transition homeComfortable Not crowded

Mentor Driven living environment with emphasis on addiction technology - Opportunities

Learn to. Stay clean and sober Identify a new productive self Identify and correct old behaviors Study and practice positive living standards

Education with Thoughtful Community Action

Ongoing Recovery Drinking Phase Early Recovery

*Abstinence

Phases of RecoveryModel: Shirley Brown Treating the Alcoholic J. Wiley Series 1985

Ongoing RecoveryDrinking PhaseDrinking Phase: Isolation, narrowing of world, overwhelming focus on abused substance,Early Recovery struggle for control, dependency on will.Abstinence: acceptance of failure and loss of control, self-loathing and hatred, constant fear, humiliation, hit bottom , disgusted with self

*Abstinence

Phases of Recovery

Model: Shirley Brown Treating the Alcoholic J. Wiley Series 1985

Drinking Phase

Transition: ShiftOngoing Recovery from using to abstinence, acceptance of being an addict, surrender, non-competitive with the world, becomes part of, Early Recovery feelings of belonging and security, move away from isolation, dependency on others not abused substance, focus on abused substance and staying to understand clean and sober, new self

Abstinence

Phases of Recovery

Model: Shirley Brown Treating the Alcoholic J. Wiley Series 1985

Drinking Phase

Early Recovery

Abstinence

Early Recovery: Passage of time, interaction with Ongoing Recovery others without substances, returns to family and friends and job, new identify with self, new ways of relating, move further out of addiction and grow slowly, care for self, absolute honesty

Phases of RecoveryModel: Shirley Brown Treating the Alcoholic J. Wiley Series 1985

Ongoing RecoveryDrinking Phase Early RecoveryOngoing Recovery: Sharing relationships, more self reliance and accept help from others, internalization of 12 step process, expand awareness and receptivity of outside sources , spiritual becomes big part of life, fine tuning of new self, higher power belief, self-acceptance, new belief system, new behaviors a habit

Abstinence

Phases of Recovery

Model: Shirley Brown Treating the Alcoholic J. Wiley Series 1985

Ongoing Recovery Drinking Phase Early Recovery

*Abstinence

Phases of Recovery

Model: Shirley Brown Treating the Alcoholic J. Wiley Series 1985

Transitional Living ProfileLocation: Austin, Pflugerville, Texas Ideal or desired resident: An addict who has completed a recognized treatment program and can pay for rent and food. Size of house/layout: 6 people to a residence two to each room Fee structure: $125.00 per week plus pay for foodPhilosophy: Addicts must learn to stay clean and sober. We work with our residents to engage in valuable learning environments that promote positive social rehabilitation. Not a bunk house but a family of addicts working in transformational recovery experiences

Structure: Each home has a resident mentor who works closely with residents. Our director is a trained program coordinator and curriculum designer for transitional facilities who has researched the challenges of developing transitional living environments. Our Administrative Director and Director of Residential Services is a respected member of community organizations involved in community action for recovery from addiction. He has spoken on the subject of staying clean and sober and works very closely with all residents in the Austin-Pflugerville area. Programs/Activities: Various cultural, educational, and learning activities, as well as recovery programs, are promoted as social rehabilitation resources. Family activities are encouraged and arranged at the residence. Weekly meetings and group sessions are planned in advance. Technology is a central part of communication with the community support resources.

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