PROGRAM
Our program is based on brutal honesty and accountability. We point out each other's character defects so we can take a look at them and be held accountable to changing them. Our relationships are based upon helping each other change the behaviors that lead us back to abusing drugs and alcohol.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability is the single most important standard we live by at Recovery Ranch. As addicts and alcoholics our lives consisted of very little or no accountability at all which led to poor decisions and fueled our addictions. Holding each other accountable in all aspects of our lives provides us with opportunities to constantly grow and improve the way we live.
LIVING AS GENTLEMEN
At the Ranch we learn how to completely change our old behaviors that were associated with drugs and alcohol. Learning to live as gentleman, we do not curse, use slang, or talk about things that could hurt our recovery. We also dress appropriately and use proper etiquette. The relationship we have with the community is also very important to us and we always conduct ourselves the same way inside and outside the ranch: As gentleman in recovery.
WORK ETHIC
Work ethic is a fundamental part of building a life of sobriety. The Ranch is dedicated to help improve our work ethic so we can lead a full and productive life. At times, we will be faced with things that we don't want to do, and it's having the ability to push through with a good attitude that helps build a strong foundation in our recovery.
12 STEPS
Recovery Ranch is a 12-step based program. We go to outside meetings and host our own meeting every Sunday night. When we start the program it is required to obtain a sponsor and work through the twelve steps. Completing step work is also a part of moving through different phases in the house. When we finish the steps we are given the opportunity to give back and become sponsors in the house.
JOHN WOODEN
John Wooden was a very successful basketball coach who led UCLA to win ten national championships, seven consecutively over the course of 12 years. His commitment to living a life based on humility, honesty, determination, care, industriousness, and leadership sets the example for our recovery and our way of life at the Ranch. We read his book Wooden and follow his principles of living which are throughout the book.
STRUCTURE
Learning to live with structure is a huge part of the ranch Having a schedule to follow each day keeps us from straying from our primary purpose, staying sober. Unnecessary free time is dangerous for us addicts and alcoholics and living a life with structure keeps us responsible. Our days are filled with purpose. We are always doing something to improve our lives and the place we live.
