Listed here are all available programs and dates at this time.

Watch for new updates on more program dates through the year!

 

Anger Management

Grief and Abandonment

Sexual Abuse

 

Anger Management Program

Program Dates

May 5th - 14th, 2008

Aug 11th - 20th, 2008

 

 A ten day program designed to give clients a comprehensive understanding of the stages and cycles of anger, how it impacts  their lives, and tools for dealing with anger.

• Defining Anger
• How Anger influences our lives
• Anger as means of controlling the uncontrollable
• A historical look at anger in our families
• Signs of Anger
• Aggression vs. Self-esteem
• Positives and Negatives of Anger
• Beliefs about anger
• Steps toward a healthy expression of anger
• Maintenance and Aftercare Plan

 

Program Title: Anger Management

Duration of Program: Ten Days

Target Group: Male or Female Adults (max. 12) 

 

Prerequisites:

1. A willingness to acknowledge the negative impact of anger on his / her life.

2. A desire to change the negative behaviors associated with anger.

3. Willingness to develop long term goals in relation to ongoing recovery and wellness.

 

 

Program Goals:

1. To recognize anger points and plan ways to deal with anger in positive ways.

2. To seek to understand the source of the anger.

3. To explore the impact of anger on client's lives.

4. To develop an aftercare plan that addresses continued growth and healing for the client to maintain healthy behaviors.

This program is designed to investigate the impact Anger has on clients lives - their relationships, families, and communities. Participants can expect to take part in one to one counseling, and large group activities. They cam also expect to learn new skills and techniques for dealing with their anger.

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Grief and Abandonment

Program Dates

June 2nd - 11th, 2008

Sep 8th - 17th, 2008

 

  A ten day program designed to give clients a comprehensive understanding of the stages and cycles of grief, how grief and loss have impacted their lives, and tools for dealing with grief.

• Takes a look at patterns of grieving
• How grief as children effects us as adults
• Historic perspectives of loss
• Defines a grieving process that is right for me
• Letting go ceremonies
• Moving beyond depression
• Rebuilding me after a loss
• Positive and negative effects of grief
• How we deal with grief vs. healthy ways of grieving
• Developing a plan to promote continued growth and healing as it relates to my losses
• Self-care and grief - finding a balance in looking after ourselves and helping others

Program Title: Grief and Abandonment

Duration of Program: Ten Days

Target Group: Male and Female Adults (max. 8 each)

 

Prerequisites:

1. Some understanding of grief and it's impact.

2. Desire to work on grief related issues.

3. Willingness to actively participate in aftercare and follow-up as requested by lodge staff.

 

Program Goals:

1. To take an honest look at the major losses in our lives and how those losses have impacted us.

2. To participate in exercises aimed at letting go of the hurts associated with those losses.

3. To take part in one to one counseling, peer support, and group therapy as it relates to our grief issues, and holistic healing model.

4. To develop an aftercare plan to assist in further recovery upon completion of the program.

Individuals who attend this program should expect to participate in group therapy, role playing, journaling and writing classes.

 

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Sexual Abuse Program

Program Dates

March 26th - April 4th, 2008

July 7th - 16th, 2008

 A ten day program designed to provide a safe, supportive environment in which clients will examine the impact sexual abuse has had on their lives, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

 

• An introduction to statistics and information regarding sexual abuse in the dominant society, and First Nations Communities
• Develop an historical "map" of abuse in your family of origin
• How sexual abuse scars our childhood, how it affects us as adults, as individuals, in our relationships, families and communities
• The emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual impact of abuse
• Roles we play - victim, survivor, etc
• Effects on our children - cycle of abuse
• Moving On - understanding the need to go beyond the abuse
• Accepting the past and building a future, on our own terms
• Healing as a life long process - maintaining support systems and aftercare plans

 

Program Title: Sexual Abuse

Duration of Program: Ten Days

Target Group: *Male Adults (max 12) or *Female Adults (max 12)

             * Separate programs for male / female clients

 

Prerequisites:

1. Prior Discloser.

2. Some previous work in dealing with the sexual abuse.

3. Willingness to work on the issues.

4. Sobriety as requested by the assessment counselor.

 

 

Program Goals:

1. To become aware of how sexual abuse has impacted clients as individuals, in their relationships, families, and communities.

2. To prioritize issues in this area into an actionable plan as it relates to the holistic healing model.

3. To participate in one to one counseling, peer support and group therapy throughout the program.

4. To depart the facility with a concrete aftercare plan for continued healing and recovery.

This program will emphasize acceptance, forgiveness and letting go of the past in the best interest of the clients future.