Program
The SELF Therapeutic Community (TC) program is divided into four stages of development: I) Junior, II) Senior, III) Reentry and IV) Aftercare.
Before prospective residents are admitted in the TC program, they each undergo a two week evaluation process in the Pre-admissions building located within the SELF compound. During this period, medical, psychological and psychiatric assessments are administered to determine an effective treatment plan once they are in the TC. Counseling sessions are also conducted to aid prospects while motivational group activities are held to enlighten them about recovery.
I. JUNIOR PHASE
Self-Discovery............................................................................6 months
In the Junior phase, residents learn to be aware of their feelings and are taught how to express them appropriately. Junior residents are made to assume the basic responsibilities of the community and are facilitated to discover some of their counter-productive behavior. Through daily activities and therapy sessions, they learn to resolve the inner conflicts that lie at the core of their addictive behavior. The milestone achievement of this phase is for Juniors to conduct themselves objectively in their first Family Dialogue. During this dialogue, they are expected to assume responsibility for their past actions and commit to a discipline of change. After this dialogue, an evaluation is conducted to determine their readiness for the next phase.
II. SENIOR PHASE
Self-Formation............................................................................3 months
In the Senior phase, residents are awarded additional privileges such as family visits and days-off with an escort. They are now officers of the house and are entrusted with the responsibility of supervising younger residents. As they now interact more often with their families, they are expected to apply their learned inter-personal skills while working to heal their issues with the family. SELF takes particular care in ensuring the formation of ones values and principles. As such, Seniors are taught effective communication and leadership skills to arm them in warding off the negative influences of their life in the real world. At the end of this phase, a second family dialogue is held to assess their maturity and readiness to be given a first day-off without an escort.
III. REENTRY PHASE
Self-Direction .............................................................................5 months
In the Re-entry phase, residents are transferred to a Half-way House and enjoy the regularity of weekly days-off alone. They begin to train as Program Facilitators or Admin Officers and are taught skills in work organization and communication. Re-entry residents are guided in making smart decisions most especially when choosing friends and activities. They are taught how to facilitate group sessions and coached in handling crisis situations. As role models of the community, they must behave ethically and professionally. To complete this phase, residents must write an autobiography and career proposal, which they must be prepared to defend. A panel interview normally determines their eligibility for the Aftercare phase.
IV. AFTERCARE PHASE
Professional Integration .......................................................... 6 months
Aftercare residents are exposed to the full spectrum of family and social life. They are expected to pursue their planned careers either as a student, employee or business proprietor. As such, they will not graduate unless they are functionally integrated in a professional lifestyle. Apart from learning to consolidate with their work and social life, residents in this last phase of development are expected to continue supporting their recovery by attending weekly Aftercare meetings. By cultivating healthy relationships with newfound peer groups, the recovering dependent must find comfort in this sober lifestyle. Strict adherence to the objectives and goals of this phase entitles a resident to apply for formal graduation where they will each receive a certificate for the Advanced Grade of Value Formation.
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