recovery by the numbers the recovery points system

RECOVERY BY THE NUMBERSTHE RECOVERY POINTS SYSTEM

Milton S. MagnessD Min, MA Psy, MA(RE), LPC, CSAT

www.hopeandfreedom.com

Basic Tools What are the basic tools of recovery? Which of these do you consider

essential? Why?


Lifestyle Originally coined by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler

in 1929. In sociology, a lifestyle is the way a person lives. A characteristic bundle of behaviors that makes sense

to both others and oneself in a given time and place. Includes social relations, consumption, entertainment,

and dress. A mixture of habits, conventional ways of doing

things, and reasoned actions. Reflects an individual's attitudes, values or worldview.


Lifestyle “The typical way of life of an individual,

group, or culture” From Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lifestyles_of_the_Rich_&_Famous.jpg


Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous March 31, 1984 to September 2, 1995 Produced and hosted by Robin Leach Featured the extravagant lifestyles of

wealthy entertainer, athletes and business moguls.

One of the first shows to capitalize specifically on Americans' interest in the lives of the wealthy.

Today would be called a “reality show”

LIFESTYLES OF THE SANE AND SOBER


Recovery as a Lifestyle Recovery is a way of life Practiced behaviors become habit Recovery routines are automatic Motivation is intrinsic


Phases of RecoveryRecovery Begins 6 mo 1 yr 1 ½ yr 2 yrs 2 ½ yr 3 yrs

SurvivalStabilitySustainingFreedom


Phases of Recovery: Survival

Recovery Begins 6 mo 1 yr 1 ½ yr 2 yrs 2 ½ yr 3 yrs



Survival Phase—Beginning of Recovery Marked by:

Fear of going back to former behavior Relationship crises Learning about Recovery Understanding addiction

Lasts at least 6 months To move to next phase

Minimum of two meetings a week Must have sponsor Sober at least three months


Phases of Recovery: Stability




Stability Phase Settled into recovery routines Continue minimum of two meetings a week Focus is on:

Working the steps Establishing recovery routines Settling into solid sobriety

To move to next phase Recovery time: minimum of 18 months Sobriety time: minimum 6 months Recovery has become a lifestyle


Phases of Recovery: Sustaining




Sustaining Phase Deepen recovery habits and routines Recovery is not a chore but a choice Friendships developed with recovering

persons Relationship has stabilized To move to next phase

Recovery time: minimum of 2 ½ years Sobriety time: minimum 1 year Have worked all 12-steps


Phases of Recovery: Freedom




Freedom Phase The place in recovery one aspires to Focus is on:

Gratitude Service work Continuing all recovery routines Sponsoring others


For Discussion When did recovery first begin to

become a lifestyle for you? As you look at your recovery, what is

going well? What is not going so well? Are changes necessary?


Four Primary Areas of Recovery Focus Recovery Activities/Behaviors Spiritual Mental/Psychological Physical


Recovery Activities/Behavior Meetings Sponsor/Sponsee Meetings Step Work Program Calls Recovery-Related Reading Recovery Night Recovery Activity With Partner


Spiritual Spiritual Activity

Attending Services, Tai Chi, Yoga, structured meditation

Recovery Prayer/Meditation Journaling Affirmation


Mental/Psychological Individual Therapy Group Therapy Couple’s Therapy Affirmations Something Just for Fun


Physical Physical Exercise Healthy Eating Adequate Sleep Healthy Sex (Also in Spiritual &

Mental/Psychological area) Doctor or Dentist Visit Date Night


Recovery By The Numbers

Points Needed WkPhase of Recovery

Minimum

Survival 70



Recovery Points Needed WkPhase of Recovery

Minimum Target

Survival 70 80



Recovery Points Needed Per WeekPhase of Recovery

Minimum Target Optimal

Survival 70 80 90





Survival 70 80 90Stability 60 70 80





Survival 70 80 90Stability 60 70 80Sustaining 50 60 70





Survival 70 80 90Stability 60 70 80Sustaining 50 60 70Freedom 40 50 60


Recovery Activities/Behavior Meetings Sponsor/Sponsee Meetings Step Work Program Calls Recovery-Related Reading Recovery Night Recovery Activity With Partner


Recovery Activities/Behaviors

Activity Points Possible

Meetings 7x




Meetings 7x

Sponsor/Sponsee Meeting 5




Meetings 7x


Step Work (for every 45 min) 2x




Meetings 7x



Program Calls (max 2 pt/day) 1x or 2x




Meetings 7x




Recovery-Related Reading (30 min)

1x




Meetings 7x





1x

Recovery Night (min 2 hr focused work)

4




Meetings 7x





1x


4

Recovery Activity With Partner

2x


Spiritual Spiritual Activity

Attending Services, Tai Chi, Yoga, structured meditation

Recovery Prayer/Meditation Journaling Affirmation


SpiritualActivity Points Possible

Spiritual Activity (min 1 hour) 3x




Recovery Prayer/Meditation

1x or 2x





1x or 2x

Journaling 1x





1x or 2x

Journaling 1x

Affirmations (Repeated 100x) 1


Mental/Psychological Individual Therapy Group Therapy Couple’s Therapy Something Just for Fun


Mental/Psychological Activity Points Possible

Individual Therapy 5




Group Therapy 5




Group Therapy 5

Couple’s Therapy 5




Group Therapy 5


Something Just For Fun 1 per week


Physical Physical Exercise Healthy Eating Adequate Sleep Healthy Sex (Also in Spiritual &

Mental/Psychological area) Doctor or Dentist Visit Date Night


PhysicalActivity Points Possible

Physical Exercise (20 min) 2x




Additional Exercise (each 10 min)

1x





1x

Healthy Eating 1x





1x

Healthy Eating 1x

Sleep (min 7 hours) 1x





1x

Healthy Eating 1x


Healthy Sex (6 pt max per wk) 3 or 6





1x

Healthy Eating 1x



Doctor/Dentist Visit 5





1x

Healthy Eating 1x




Date Night 1




Meetings 7x





1x


4

Recovery Activity With Partner

2x



Spiritual Activity 3x


1x or 2x

Journaling 1x

Affirmations (Repeated 100x) 1




Group Therapy 5


Something Just For Fun 1





1x

Healthy Eating 1x




Date Night 1





Survival 70 80 90Stability 60 70 80Sustaining 50 60 70Freedom 40 50 60


Tracking How many points did you get?

Points Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5

100

90

80

70

60


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Based on the Gentle Path Book:

Available January

2011

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