Drug Educational Council in Noupoort - Christian Life Skills Program Objectives

Objectives

During the given 8-month period, from when a resident enters into our care through to the point of their
departure/discharge from the centre, the environment is both sheltered and externally structured (imposed
rules and guidelines - i.e. little or no exercise of autonomous independence). The CLSP strives to provide
this through progressive developmental and adaptive objectives, where an optimal level of reintegration
skills are desired for each person.

The Christian Life-Skills Program has been designed to enhance a person's life and is not limited to
specifically to substance abuse. There would be merit for anybody who simply needs to get his or her life
back in order to enter into the program.
It is imperative to note that this is not a drug rehabilitation program but a program to restore
one's self-value and ethical integrity.
We seek to provide a sustainable realistic contribution towards an acceptable set of Life-Skills for people
who need to learn how to deal with the trials and tribulations of life.
Ultimately, this involves changing the negativity that surrounds recovery into a positive, constructive and
educational experience.

Core objectives of the Christian Life-Skills (Lifestyle) Program:

1) Practical daily application of Christian principles and values.

2) Development of personal integrity and dignity.

3) Establishment of trust within the family circle.

4) Enabling the resident through courses, programs and skills training to develop their full potential through
education.

5) Building of a consistent work ethic within the scope of accountability and responsibility.

6) Nurturing of talents and abilities.

7) Modeling the necessity of giving back into the community and family.

8) Giving the resident an opportunity to receive an education and the ability to help and assist themselves
as well as others

9) Comprehensive understanding, knowledge and education of the cycle of substance abuse.