is a blueprint for change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. A recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for the Sanctuary Model’s focus not only on the people who seek treatment, but equally on the people and systems who provide that treatment. We use the S.E.L.F curriculum within the organization, which is implemented and facilitated in separate groups for males and females.

is a psychoeducational series that uses the connections curriculum that draws on empirically based strategies to help clients recognize shame as a universal experience and embrace authentic living as a foundation for shame resilience. Topics include defining shame, practicing empathy, exploring triggers and vulnerabilities practicing critical awareness, reaching out to others creating, embracing, and inspiring change. Connections curriculum engages clients on a cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal level.

This group is designed for families to discuss codependency issues, addressing family structure, unhealthy family dynamics, boundary setting, Al- anon speakers, presentations from clients about the disease model and rebuilding trust in the family structure. Groups meet on a weekly basis.

is focused on enhancing clients' capabilities by teaching them behavioral skills. The group is run like a class where the group leader teaches the skills and assigns homework for clients to practice using the skills in their everyday lives. Group meets on a weekly basis.

these sessions are provided on a weekly basis by a Licensed Clinician who helps clients with treatment planning, individualized goal setting, identifying problems they want to address in treatment and developing a therapeutic relationship in order to process complex issues.