Dennis Larkin

Dennis Larkin founder of South Coast Recovery, has saved thousands of people from drug and alcohol addictions in the last 10 years.

12 Steps Program

One step is addressed each week, in order, consisting of a description of the step, an explanation of what the step is for, and how to work the step. This is followed by a process group where the step is discussed and explored. At the same time, we encourage a dialogue between a resident’s sponsor and our program to ensure we are all moving in the same direction and in synch with the sponsor’s specific program. The sponsor and client are regarded as a long term relationship. Our relationship with the client, though formative, is a temporary one and we plant the seeds for behavior leading to long term sobriety.

Relapse Triggers

Relapse is a medical term describing the returning signs and symptoms of a disease after apparent recovery. It is not unusual for relapse to occur in the early stages of sobriety, but it doesn’t have to be part of your story. Although we provide every means necessary to prevent relapse, it can be a learning tool that indicates more work needs to be done to maintain sobriety. We show you how to identify relapse triggers and prevent acting on them early in the program in order to help you avoid the trap. Relapse can be attributed to physical cravings, chemical imbalance or emotional distress, such as living outside your value system. Our Relapse Prevention Workshop covers all aspects of relapse, including: The definition of relapse; Relapse myths; 12 behaviors that lead to relapse; 11 red flags to watch for; 11 suggestions for heading off a relapse; 9 situations that lead to relapse; and what to do if you relapse. Addiction is a progressive disease that is always waiting in the wings. Whether you’ve got 30-days or 30-years, continued vigilance is the price of sobriety.

Values

This workshop explores values identification. You’ll work through a 3-step process to identify your six most important core values, such as courage, honesty or leadership, and then write a statement to clarify what each one means to you. Working with your six primary core values, this workshop helps you identify positive areas (+) and areas that need work (-). This helps you determine what’s most important to you in deciding the future direction of your life. It is one of the cornerstones in building a foundation for successful long-term recovery.

“If your values are in line with your behaviors there is a good chance that the stress that caused you to use in order to avoid feelings will not be there, but first you must know what those values are. by Dennis Larkin“

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