Not every person finds their way to lasting recovery through the 12-step model. At CRTC we do not believe in imposing a single recovery framework on everyone. We offer multiple evidence-based pathways and help each client find what genuinely works for them.
The 12-step model has helped millions of people achieve lasting sobriety and for many it remains the most effective and meaningful recovery framework available.
At CRTC we respect and offer it as one of our recovery pathways.
At the same time the research is clear that the 12-step model does not work equally well for everyone. Some people find the spiritual framework difficult to connect with. Others struggle with the group-based structure. Others have specific philosophical or personal reasons why the model is not a good fit.
Offering only one recovery framework and expecting everyone to fit into it is one of the limitations of many treatment programs. At CRTC we believe the recovery framework should fit the person, not the other way around.
Self-Management and Recovery Training. A science-based program that uses CBT and motivational enhancement principles to support recovery. CRTC is a SMART Recovery certified program. SMART focuses on building motivation, coping with cravings, managing thoughts and feelings and building a balanced life. No higher power required. No lifelong membership assumed.
A mindfulness-based recovery program rooted in Buddhist principles. Not a religious program but one that draws on Buddhist psychology to address the suffering that underlies addiction. Focuses on the development of wisdom, compassion, self-compassion and present-moment awareness as foundations for sustained recovery.
A clinical approach that works with a client's own values and goals to build intrinsic motivation for change. Particularly effective for clients with ambivalence about recovery or limited initial readiness.
A values-based approach that focuses on building psychological flexibility. Rather than fighting difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT teaches clients to accept them while committing to action aligned with their deepest values.
At CRTC clients are introduced to multiple recovery frameworks during treatment rather than being assigned to one.
This exposure approach is intentional. It reflects our belief that the most effective recovery is one the person genuinely connects with and chooses to continue after discharge.
Some clients discover that SMART Recovery resonates deeply. Others find meaning and community in 12-step alongside other approaches. Others build their recovery around mindfulness practices from Refuge Recovery. Many find that elements of several frameworks work together. The point is to discover what actually works rather than to fit into a prescribed model.
Targets trauma at the neurological root. When addiction is driven by unprocessed experience, EMDR helps the nervous system finally integrate what happened.
Builds the skill of recognizing and interrupting the patterns that feed addiction. A practical framework clients carry with them long after treatment ends.
Develops real skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Particularly effective when intense emotions are part of the recovery picture.
Works directly with the body, not just the mind. Trauma and stress are stored physically, and somatic practices help release what talk therapy alone cannot reach.
A deliberate part of the clinical plan. Nutrition, movement, breathwork and forest bathing address dimensions of healing that structured therapy alone cannot fully reach.
Costa Rica's landscape is part of the treatment. River, mountain and forest experiences help clients reconnect with joy and build a picture of what life in recovery can look like.
For those who find meaning in the structure and community of the 12-step framework. One of several pathways we offer at CRTC.
Addiction rarely affects just one person. Family sessions are a formal part of the program, scheduled to accommodate real distances and time zones.
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No. Part of the value of the CRTC program is that you will be introduced to multiple frameworks during treatment and have the opportunity to discover what genuinely resonates. You do not need to have made this decision in advance.
Yes. SMART Recovery is grounded in CBT and motivational enhancement therapy, both of which have strong evidence bases. CRTC is a certified SMART Recovery program.
Absolutely. Many people find that elements of different recovery frameworks work together effectively. Our clinical team will support you in building a recovery model that is genuinely your own.
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