A Typical Day at Twelve Oaks Recovery Center
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The day begins with a nutritious breakfast and meditation, tai chi or a run along the beach to rebuild our patients’ physical strength. Most of the morning is dedicated to small group therapy sessions, which help patients delve into the issues underlying their drug or alcohol addiction.
We strive to make our addiction treatment center feel like a home away from home. Teens sleep in comfortable rooms, have access to an open field for sports and games, and enjoy delicious meals in our dining hall with views of the ocean. We encourage patient feedback and suggestions so that Twelve Oaks remains a safe, comfortable place for patients to do the hard work of addiction recovery.
Afternoon
Teens spend the afternoon participating in a wide range of group therapy sessions and attending educational lectures led by our therapists, medical director and speakers from outside organizations. Families are welcome to visit our drug treatment center on Wednesdays for a series of lectures and family therapy sessions, as well as lunch with their loved one.
Because teens have different developmental needs than adults, our adolescent drug rehab program emphasizes hands-on learning and sober recreation. Once a week, teens complete team-building initiatives during experiential therapy and work on developing life skills such as time management and budgeting. Pet therapy takes place once a month, allowing teens to work with dogs to build trust, compassion and responsibility in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Every Friday, teens who have demonstrated their trustworthiness based on our points system are able to participate in supervised off-campus trips to the Pensacola pier, movie theaters, bowling, bumper cars or other sober activities. During their free time, patients may go for a walk on the beach, work out in our fitness room, play ping pong and board games, read in our library, or play volleyball on the beach.
Our adolescent patients are encouraged to continue their schoolwork while receiving addiction treatment. We provide tutoring twice a week and coordinate with each patient’s school to complete and turn in assignments.
Evening
In the evening, patients attend 12-Step meetings, gather for a group therapy session, make a phone call (once a week) or enjoy a few minutes of free time before bed.
Weekends
Twelve-Step meetings and group therapy continue on weekends, along with recovery-related movies, community service projects, recreational activities and religious services for those who wish to attend.
Sample Weekly Schedule for Adolescents at Twelve Oaks Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Lecture
Lectures educate patients about the disease of addiction, the 12-Step process, anger management, self-esteem, drug cravings, relapse prevention and other recovery-related topics. Speakers include our therapists, medical director, and individuals from the state health department and other outside organizations.
Experiential Group
Once a week, teens complete team-building initiatives using ropes course elements.
Therapeutic Outing
Every Friday, teens who have demonstrated their trustworthiness based on our points system are able to participate in supervised off-campus trips to the Pensacola pier, movie theaters, bowling, bumper cars or other sober activities.
Activity Therapy
An occupational therapist hosts this group designed to promote health and wellness, rebuild social skills, and develop skills for independent living.
Social Rehabilitation
Patients work on developing life skills such as time management and budgeting.
Coin Out Ceremony
This graduation ceremony takes place the day before a patient leaves our addiction treatment program. Each patient receives a Twelve Oaks coin, with our symbol on one side and the serenity prayer on the other, which passes from patient to patient during the ceremony as they offer words of encouragement and hope.
