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Four Circles Recovery Center Recognized for Clinical Excellence
Four Circles was recently recognized by parent company, CRC Health Group, for their commitment to clinical excellence.
According to one of CRC’s Regional Vice Presidents, Joe Procopio, “This award was established to recognize programs which set the standard in terms of the delivery of care.”
CRC’s Phil Herschman noted several reasons for selecting Four Circles Recovery Center for this award.
“Four Circles truly blends the best of wilderness treatment with traditional substance abuse treatment, with an exceptional, evidence-based clinical program,” Phil said. “In addition, Four Circles is currently involved in a research project with preliminary results showing they are as effective as traditional residential treatment and possibly more effective for the young adult population.”
According to data, an astounding 95% of alumni parents would recommend Four Circles. Recent clinical improvements include a specialized relapse prevention program, a revised family program and the hiring of a Ph.D. as the base camp field leader to bring clinical supervision and skill to base camp staff and residents daily.
Four Circles Recovery Center Introduces New Relapse Prevention Track and Celebrates Four Years of Treating Young Adults in Wilderness Rehab
Four years after opening its doors, Four Circles Recovery Center has achieved a new level of clinical excellence in treating young men and women struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Horse Shoe, N.C. (PRWEB) August 23, 2010 – Four years isn’t a long time, but for Four Circles Recovery Center, an innovative wilderness rehab program for young adults ages 18 to 28, four years is long enough to change the lives of hundreds of young people and their families.
By focusing specifically on the young adult population, Four Circles has achieved a level of specialization that has resulted in high retention rates and a proven record of success. Accredited by CARF, Four Circles utilizes rigorous clinical standards and research-backed therapies to reach young people struggling with addiction and dual diagnosis.
“In the past four years, Four Circles has become one of the most clinically advanced addiction treatment programs available,” said Jack Kline, MS, LPC, LCAS, NCC, the executive director at Four Circles. “We owe our strong outcomes to our highly trained, fully licensed clinical team, the power of the wilderness, and our unyielding commitment to our clients and their families.”
One of the newest developments at Four Circles is a specialized 21-day relapse prevention track for individuals who have completed treatment within the past 12 months and relapsed. The 21-day program is based on the Gorski-Cenaps ® model, a research-based approach that has proven highly effective in helping individuals break the relapse cycle. The therapists at Four Circles have received extensive training using the Gorski-Cenaps® model and are using it to help clients identify and manage high-risk situations that lead to relapse in the critical first months of recovery.
“Relapse is a part of the disease of addiction that is common but also preventable,” said Kline. “While some mistakenly view relapse as a failure, it is part of the learning process that leads to lasting recovery. The key for our clients is recognizing their relapse triggers and getting back into treatment before significant damage is done.”
As part of Four Circles’ unique hybrid model, clients get the best of wilderness therapy and traditional substance abuse counseling. In addition to individual and group therapy and daily 12-Step meetings, Four Circles’ clients participate in wilderness expeditions, a full adventure curriculum that includes rock climbing, fly fishing and canoeing, as well as an on-site ropes course. These interventions help clients overcome challenges, build confidence and re-discover the joy of living drug-free.
“We take a holistic approach to treating addiction and co-occurring disorders,” said Kline. “Our program is based on the ‘four circles’ that make each individual healthy and whole – mind, body, spirit and emotions.”
During wilderness rehab, clients participate in yoga, community service projects and life skills training to restore all of the aspects of their lives that have been ravaged by addiction. At the same time, their families receive education and support from the Four Circles staff in the form of a family workbook, family therapy and a two-day family workshop.
“Every year I am amazed at the way this program continues to grow and evolve alongside our clients,” said Kline. “We see a need and we meet it, and by doing so, we are able to continue the important work of saving lives.”
About Four Circles Recovery Center
Four Circles Recovery Center is an innovative addictions, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment program for young adults ages 18 to 28 that combines a traditional counseling setting with a series of wilderness expeditions. Four Circles employs the most effective, cutting-edge clinical modalities with an underlying traditional 12-Step philosophy to create the foundation for sustained recovery.
Four Circles Recovery Center is a program of Aspen Education Group, the nation’s leading provider of therapeutic education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. Aspen’s services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic settings such as boarding schools, outdoor behavioral health programs and special needs summer camps, allowing professionals and families the opportunity to choose the best setting to meet a student’s unique academic and emotional needs.
Aspen Education Group is a member of CRC Health Group, the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. For over two decades, CRC Health has been achieving successful outcomes for individuals and families.
Four Circles Increases Clinical Sophistication, Announces New Program Manager, Dr. Melanie Weis, LPC, NCC
Four Circles Recovery Center, a program for young adults ages 18-28 who are struggling with addiction, substance abuse and co-occurring emotional or behavioral issues, has added a new level of clinical sophistication to its innovative program with the hiring of Dr. Melanie Weis as Program Manager. Dr. Weis holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, uncommon distinctions of staff in wilderness-based treatment programs.
"We are delighted to have Dr. Weis join the Four Circles team," said Jack Kline, Executive Director of the treatment program. "Her level of expertise and clinical background are atypical of a wilderness program and will help Four Circles continue to distinguish itself among the best treatment providers for young adults."
Four Circles has made it their mission to be as clinically sophisticated as a residential program, but within a wilderness-based setting. All therapists are licensed master's or doctoral level clinicians who have extensive training and experience dealing with addiction and co-occurring emotional and behavioral issues. By employing a variety of clinical approaches, staff address clients' physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs while helping them build a strong foundation for recovery. Their approach includes individualized treatment planning, individual, group and family therapy, AA/NA meetings, art therapy, martial arts, life skills training, 12 Step meetings, rock climbing, canoeing, and more.
As Program Manager, Dr. Weis will work with Four Circles' skilled team of therapists and staff to plan daily activities, as well as meet with clients individually and facilitate therapy groups.
"I feel privileged to meet with individuals as they confront themselves and begin the journey of becoming who they want to be," said Dr. Weis. "I am passionate about my work because I have witnessed the transformative power of therapeutic interventions."
Prior to joining Four Circles, Dr. Weis was in private practice counseling adults and couples dealing with life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression and addiction. She also has served as a grief counselor in a hospice and as a child and family therapist for a nonprofit behavioral health services organization.
Dr. Weis is a member of the American Counseling Association and the NAACP, has presented on a national level, and believes in "an individual's ability to create meaning in his or her life through a process of self-acceptance... [and] that as people attain a greater awareness of themselves and their interaction with the world, they will be better able to engage the world in ways that are congruent and meaningful to them."
She adds: "My love for this field guided me to obtain my doctorate in counselor education with a concentration in multicultural counseling. I am now fortunate to work with clients in a program that combines traditional treatment and wilderness therapy."
Located in Horse Shoe, North Carolina, Four Circles Recovery Center is recognized for its unique approach of blending the most successful elements of substance abuse treatment options by harnessing the power of the wilderness while integrating proven, time-tested traditional approaches and a range of cutting-edge clinical services. This combination of treatment services has been proven to yield lasting change and a strong foundation for sustained recovery.