Overview
- Updated On:
- May 28, 2023
Description
About Serenity Knolls
Located on 12 peaceful acres in Marin County, California, Serenity Knolls is a residential treatment center where adult men and women ages 18 and above can receive comprehensive care for substance abuse, chemical dependency, and certain co-occurring conditions. Treatment at Serenity Knolls is a personalized holistic experience that features a variety of treatment modalities and therapeutic techniques, each of which has been selected and customized in order to best meet each individual’s unique strengths, needs, and goals. In addition to the principles of the 12-Step recovery model, Serenity Knolls also incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other client-focused modalities into treatment. Services that may be included in an individual’s personalized plan include individual therapy, group therapy, family/couples therapy, and continuing care. Receiving care at Serenity Knolls, men and women will work in active collaboration with teams of talented and dedicated professionals whose sole mission is to help them heal.
12-Step Recovery
The 12-Step model has helped countless individuals to overcome the despair of addiction and resume their pursuit of healthier and more productive lives. Established by Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, in the 1930s, the 12-Steps serve as both a road map and a series of touchstones for individuals whose lives have been impacted by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Starting with an admission of powerlessness and ending with an entreaty to carry the message of recovery to all who need it, the 12-Steps are a series of practical actions that emphasize introspection and accountability. Though the 12-Steps were originally developed as a way to help others who were struggling with alcoholism, they have been adapted over the decades by groups that serve individuals who were struggling with a range of addictions and compulsions, including, but not limited to, Cocaine Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Sex Addicts Anonymous. The 12-Step model is also a component of many residential and outpatient treatment programs for individuals who have been struggling with substance use disorders and compulsive behaviors.
12-Step Treatment Program at Serenity Knolls
When an individual enters treatment at Serenity Knolls, he or she joins a vibrant community that is dedicated to supporting his or her successful recovery. The practices and principles of the 12-Step recovery model are integral elements of that community and of our treatment approach. With an understanding that the time individuals spend in treatment is a small part of their recovery journey, our objective is to ensure that the men and women who choose to heal with us are best prepared for the many challenges that they will encounter during the months and years after they have completed their time in our care. The 12-Step model is an ideal structure to guide a person as he or she emerges from the darkness of addiction, gains a foothold in early recovery, and becomes increasingly stronger in his or her continued sobriety. By introducing those in our care to the concepts of the 12-Step model, helping them to complete the first few steps while still on our campus, and ensuring that they are connected with a 12-Step group in their home communities, we are able to provide them with the continuity, structure, and support that are essential to successful long-term recovery.
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