Still the fact remains that millions of people struggle with drug and alcohol problems causing pain and despair for themselves and their families. While they oftentimes feel as if their life is spiraling out of their control, the fact remains that only they have the power to stop it. The answer to these problems has been documented, researched and implemented for more than two decades at the St. Jude Retreat Houses. The Jude Thaddeus Program is the most successful, paradigm changing, program in alcohol and drug treatment history.
The Jude Thaddeus Program can be a challenging process for those in need of life changes. Even though life changes may be a challenge, the process of transforming one’s life should be invigorating, enlightening and filled with optimism. Unlike other programs where the flowery therapy language and daunting terminology tends to confuse and fill a person with fear and intimidation, the Jude Thaddeus Program is a down to earth solution that encourages, empowers and engenders self-respect. Common sense and education on reacquainting a person with positive goals, as well as letting go of a counterproductive and depressing past are just the beginning of what is taught in our 6 and 10 week programs. Our guests are amazed that our staff treats them with dignity and respect, and actually listens to them, and then responds with common sense and time tested, proven solutions.
Why the Jude Thaddeus Program is so much more effective than 12-step and all other non 12-step programs.
Most programs focus on the problem of substance abuse and provide little to no information on how to overcome the problem. Why would a program spend weeks discussing “addiction” or “dependency” when the substance abuser is already an expert? After all, they have lived it first hand! The Jude Thaddeus Program empowers guests to move beyond this counterproductive stage of life.
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The Jude Thaddeus Program does not have a built in excuse for failure.
More than 90% of programs in this country including 12-Step programs, medically based programs and religiously based programs are based on the disease theory of addiction and alcoholism. These programs tell their patients that relapse is part of the recovery process and is to be expected. Over the last twenty years, the Jude Thaddeus Program has led the treatment industry away from the disease model and an alternative treatment market has grown based on the Jude Thaddeus Program’s success. However, regardless of their claims, these programs have not completely abandoned disease methodology and still provide a built in excuse for failure.
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What about aftercare?
If you have researched other programs, you know that they instill the idea that aftercare is absolutely necessary in all cases to attain long term success. They make aftercare recommendations without ever having met the client. Aftercare, in most cases, is completely unnecessary and in some cases can actually be detrimental to a person’s success.
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SJR Family Liaison Services – What is it, and do I need it?
Because the Jude Thaddeus Program is a choice based program with two decades of experience working with a diverse population of people, (from every age group, background, socio-economic status, etc.,) the staff at St. Jude Retreats knows that each guest needs personalized education and care, and each family requires customized services that directly meet their unique needs. For some families, just knowing their loved is at the retreat is enough to bring them peace and satisfaction. For others, a staff person that can take the time to explain the process and review the actual program content with them is necessary for them to feel comfort and confidence.
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What is the Jude Thaddeus Program curriculum based upon?
The foundation of the Jude Thaddeus Program curriculum was built during a ten year span (from 1989 – 1999) when both of the founding researchers and authors, Mr. Mark Scheeren and Mr. Gerald Brown, lived at the first retreat house with the guests. During this time a massive effort was put in place to ensure all the educational components, as well as the residential, social aspects of the program were well thought out and effective. No other program in substance abuse history has had as many hours of on-site research, development, and dedication put into a curriculum. This is one of the reasons that the Jude Thaddeus Program is known around the world as the leader in providing real solutions for substance abuse problems.
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What are the Credentials of the Jude Thaddeus Program staff and facility?
The Jude Thaddeus Program is a non-religious, residential social/educational program. As such it is regulated by the NYS Department of Health. As a NYS not-for-profit corporation its activities are scrutinized annually by the NYS Attorney General’s Office and the NYS Charities Bureau. The Jude Thaddeus Program is taught by educators certified by the NYS Department of Education.
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* In some cases extra charges do apply for the Family Liaison Services, depending on the level of services requested.
*All psychiatric appointments with Dr. Flynn are separate additional charges beyond the cost of the Jude Thaddeus Program services.
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