Each week, clients work through a structured curriculum designed to build on previous learnings while addressing new areas of personal growth. Below are the core themes of The Nova Way, ensuring a well-rounded approach to recovery:
Block 1: Understanding the Impact of Substance Use
Day 1: Physical & Health Consequences
Exploring how addiction affects the body and setting wellness goals.
Day 2: Emotional & Mental Health Consequences
Understanding the emotional toll of substance use.
Day 3: Social & Relationship Consequences
Assessing how addiction has affected relationships and steps to heal them.
Day 4: Occupational & Legal Consequences
Addressing job loss, financial struggles, and legal issues caused by addiction.
Day 5: Building a New Future
Transforming past consequences into lessons for a positive future.
Block 2: Contributing Factors to Addiction
- Emotional and psychological challenges leading to substance use.
- The role of environmental and social stressors in addiction.
- Financial struggles, employment issues, and their connection to substance use.
- Navigating legal challenges and moving forward responsibly.
- Developing a comprehensive approach to holistic recovery.
Block 3: Family, Employment & Health
- Understanding family roles, communication patterns, and setting boundaries.
- Rebuilding relationships and addressing dysfunctional family dynamics.
- Examining the impact of substance use on work, health, and overall well-being.
- Learning to foster a supportive family environment for recovery.
Block 4: Childhood & Maladaptive Coping
- Exploring childhood experiences and how they influence addiction.
- Understanding unhealthy coping mechanisms and their consequences.
- Learning effective ways to manage emotions without substances.
- Building resilience to prevent relapse.
Block 5: Patterns of Behavior
Recognizing addictive behavior cycles and cognitive distortions.
Identifying how thought patterns contribute to substance use.
Reframing negative thoughts and replacing them with healthier habits.
Block 6: Recognizing Triggers & Developing Coping Strategies
- Identifying social and environmental triggers that contribute to relapse.
- Understanding how triggers influence behavior and decision-making.
- Practicing healthy coping mechanisms for stress and cravings.
- Creating a personalized relapse prevention plan.
Block 7: Emotional Regulation & Cognitive-Behavioral Skills
- Learning how thoughts, emotions, and actions are connected.
- Building emotional regulation skills for long-term stability.
- Establishing healthy routines, self-care, and structured habits.
Block 8: Decision-Making & Problem Solving
- Exploring how past decisions have shaped life circumstances.
- Developing structured problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Applying decision-making techniques to real-life situations.
Block 9: Transitioning to Life After Treatment
- Preparing for life beyond rehab and building a strong support system.
- Strengthening communication and time-management skills.
- Setting goals for personal and professional success.
Block 10: Strengthening Recovery & Preventing Relapse
- Identifying high-risk situations and triggers.
- Developing advanced relapse prevention strategies.
- Reinforcing motivation and commitment to sobriety.
Block 11: Personal Growth & Self-Discovery
- Enhancing emotional well-being and self-awareness.
- Pursuing educational and vocational goals to create a fulfilling future.
- Exploring spirituality and personal values in recovery.
Block 12: Purpose & Long-Term Planning
- Setting meaningful, long-term recovery goals.
- Engaging in purposeful activities that align with personal values.
- Creating a personalized action plan for a successful, sober life.
12-Step Recovery at Nova Recovery Center
A Structured Path to Lasting Sobriety
At Nova Recovery Center, we understand that overcoming addiction is more than just quitting substance use—it’s about healing the mind, body, and spirit. Our 12-Step Recovery Program follows a structured, in-depth curriculum designed to help clients embrace change, build resilience, and develop lifelong recovery skills.
By integrating the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous with clinically guided discussions and practical recovery applications, The Nova Way provides a transformational recovery experience.
The Nova Promise: A 12-Week Journey of Recovery
Our 12-week recovery curriculum is structured around weekly themes, ensuring a progressive and comprehensive approach to addiction recovery. Each week, clients engage in:
Big Book Study Sessions
In-depth exploration of the 12 Steps, guided discussions, and real-life applications.
Clinical Recovery Topics
Examining personal experiences, emotional responses, and behavior patterns.
Practical Assignments
Writing exercises, group reflections, and guided meditation to reinforce recovery principles.
Each week builds upon the last, fostering self-awareness, accountability, and personal growth.
The 12 Themes of The Nova Promise
Week 1: Alcoholism & the Solution
- Understanding addiction as a disease.
- Admitting powerlessness and identifying the mental obsession of alcoholism.
- Exploring the importance of hope and willingness in recovery.
Week 2: Daily Disciplines
- Developing structured habits that support sobriety.
- Recognizing signs of relapse and staying in touch with Step 1.
- Implementing nightly reviews and personal accountability.
Week 3: Surrender & Action
- Learning the difference between surrender and compliance.
- Breaking free from self-will and control through the Third Step.
- Taking a fearless moral inventory (Step 4).
Week 4: Growth & Purpose
- Confessing and sharing past wrongs through Step 5.
- Becoming willing to let go of defects of character (Steps 6 & 7).
- Preparing to make amends and seeking reconciliation (Step 8 & 9).
Week 5: Alcoholism & the Solution (Reinforcement)
- Revisiting the disease concept of addiction.
- Strengthening spiritual foundations and willingness.
- Identifying triggers and rationalizations that lead to relapse.
Week 6: Daily Disciplines (Reinforcement)
- Understanding the mental obsession and learning relapse prevention strategies.
- Practicing Step 10: Daily Personal Inventory.
- Strengthening self-awareness through nightly reflection.
Week 7: Surrender & Action (Reinforcement)
- Re-examining the importance of surrender in recovery.
- Deep diving into resentment, fear, and conduct inventories (Step 4).
- Developing meditation and mindfulness techniques.
Week 8: Growth & Purpose (Reinforcement)
- Releasing deep-seated resentments and emotional baggage.
- Making direct amends and practicing forgiveness (Steps 8 & 9).
- Cultivating a sense of freedom and fulfillment in recovery.
Week 9: Alcoholism & the Solution (Final Reinforcement)
- Strengthening understanding of powerlessness and unmanageability.
- Identifying personal experiences of insanity and delusion in addiction.
- Deepening spiritual connection for long-term recovery.
Week 10: Daily Disciplines (Final Reinforcement)
- Enhancing self-discipline, accountability, and relapse prevention skills.
- Practicing Step 11: Seeking Conscious Contact with a Higher Power.
- Creating a sustainable personal recovery plan.
Week 11: Surrender & Action (Final Reinforcement)
- Exploring life beyond treatment and transition strategies.
- Recognizing personal strengths and areas for continued growth.
- Focusing on self-acceptance and a lifetime commitment to recovery.
Week 12: Growth & Purpose (Final Reinforcement)
- Strengthening spiritual growth and emotional resilience.
- Preparing for sponsorship and giving back to others (Step 12).
- Defining personal purpose and mission in long-term sobriety.
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- Evidenced-based treatment
- 12-Step immersion
- 90-day residential treatment
- Family program
- Full continuum of care
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