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While treatment programs often look for new and innovative ways to supplement and improve their services, instituting
new programs can be difficult. CPPR's staff is available to assist in the implementation of the Positive Path approach. Services
are available in person, by phone, or by Email.
CPPR assisted the implementation of Positive Path Recovery at the Sinai Hospital Addiction Recovery
Program in Baltimore, Maryland. The workbook was incorporated as the basis for an eight-week group for clients who are having
difficulty attaining and maintaining abstinence. In addition to the workbook-based groups, the participants are also asked
to attend at least one Twelve-Step group per week. The use of this approach is appreciated by staff at the program as well
as the clients.
This is one of several ways that Positive Path Recovery may be used within the professional treatment
setting. PPR may be offered as an alternative to twelve-step based treatment for clients who are resistant to spiritually-based
treatment, or it may be used as a resource within a twelve-step based program. An inpatient program might use the workbook
to assist clients in forming a foundation for their recovery. Outpatient programs can use it as a guidebook for groups. PPR
is appropriate for drug-free and opiate-agonist programs. The workbook is available on computer disc for treatment programs
under a licensing agreement that allows the center to print copies of the entire book or individual worksheets as thay are
needed. See our Bookstore page for ordering information. Our staff can help you to determine the most effective way to make
PPR a part of your program.
PPR is an excellent tool for treating dual-diagnosis clients.
PPR, with its focus on cognitive/behavioral change and increased self-awareness and self-esteem, is compatible
with most standard treatments for psychological disorders. The tools that clients learn to build recovery from addiction can
also be used to treat anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. The Positive Path Recovery Workbook offers a valuable
tool to clinicians who are less familiar with treating addiction.
The Community Psychiatry program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital has recently included PPR in it's treatment
of people with co-occuring disorders. To find out how your program can use PPR, contact us at Positive.path@verizon.net. You may also check out the PPR CD-ROM in our Bookstore.
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