Since Harmony’s inception in 1969, service delivery has centered around a Twelve Step model of care. What Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and the Big Book did for those facing addiction when mainstream healthcare was neither equipped nor ready to assist those with addiction was massive. The benefits of A.A. and the Twelve Steps still exist today and offer support meetings around the globe, seven days a week.
We recognize at Harmony, and in the field of addiction healthcare, that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pathway to recovery. We also recognize the value of the Twelve Steps to so many alumni and future patients. This month, we have started our new curriculum and campus schedule which will allow more people seeking quality treatment for their addiction to engage in the care Harmony has to offer.
Evidence-based, cognitive behavioral therapy sessions will be provided to patients three mornings each week as delivered by our counseling team in small groups. All patients will continue to have an opportunity to share their stories as a ‘First Step’ and benefit from the support and feedback of their peers, should they choose to do so. For those seeking strong elements of a Twelve Step model, we are offering a Twelve Step specialty group each week which continues throughout the week via individual sessions, readings, and assignments.
Additionally, we are offering a Co-Occurring specialty group and Trauma specialty group in separate afternoon sessions weekly. Patients will have the opportunity to receive this specialized care in a group format while also being able to explore further during individualized sessions with their clinicians.
Recovery Skills groups will also follow an evidence-based curriculum and will be delivered by our technicians every Saturday and Sunday.
Our spirituality programming, as delivered by spiritual advisors, will offer both group and individual sessions seven days per week to focus on patients’ connection to something greater than themselves. This service can be non-religious or religious in nature depending on the patient’s wants and needs. Spirituality programming includes meditation, letting go ceremonies, yoga, tai chi, and being in nature as part of the healing journey.
The family program at Harmony has been updated to provide more robust and available support to families of those engaging in treatment. Education sessions for families are available twice per week along with a peer support group weekly. Our family counselor meets with the families for sessions each week and is also available to meet with the patient and patient/family together as requested. Family visitation occurs via Zoom multiple times per week with thoughts/plans of how we might bring back in-person visitation at some point in the future.
While patients are at Harmony, they also have access to acudetox (acupuncture focused on the ears) three times per week, opportunities to connect with a nutritionist from Estes Park Health on campus both in a group and individually, a variety of support meetings to try-out and consider which is the best fit for them in their recovery, opportunities to meet and visit with alumni, and outings off campus and into Rocky Mountain National Park.
The care we are offering at Harmony is exceptional, and above all else, the community that builds here and lasts into each patient’s life as they leave our campus is valuable beyond measure.
Sincerely,
Shane Hudson
Chief Executive Officer Harmony Recovery