We aim
to provide an international standard
treatment and to develop a centre where
recovering alcoholics obtain ongoing
support and assistance.
We believe that this will reduce the
occurrence of relapse which is such a
prevalent part of this illness and will
help recovering addicts and alcoholics
to consolidate their recovery process.
It is true that the
values of the leader of any organization
will filter through to all staff members.
As the leader of our clinical team my
values and approach to the treatment
process will inevitably affect our team.
We would like to share our approach to
all those suffering from the disease
of addiction.
we believe every person is capable
of change
we believe every person,
once they have become trapped by the
vicious cycle of addiction, or the nightmare
phase as we call it, wants help but is
unable to ask for it
we believe that no-one can change anyone
else
We are,
therefore, facilitators who help people
to identify areas that they need to change
and identify reasons for why they should.
we believe all chemically dependent
people carry a deep sense of shame as
well as a sense of hopelessness that
they will never manage daily life without
the use of mood-altering substances
Based on
these beliefs, our goal is to re-empower
those who have become trapped by addiction
and alcoholism.
The foundation underlying our approach
will include:
treating every sufferer with dignity
and respect
we will see each person as a whole,
not merely an addict or alcoholic
we will practise unconditional positive
regard towards our clients affirm them
in their courageous struggle to tackle
their illness
we will do everything in our power
to dismantle a client's denial system
and help him/her face the reality of
his/her illness
we will do everything in our power
to help our clients rebuild their self-esteem,
to develop strong support systems and
become pro-active in his/her new life,
thereby re-empowering those who have
been crippled by their illness.
One
final belief. We believe that success
breeds success. When a client makes one
small change which creates a positive
outcome he/she is inspired by his/her
very own experience to try again. In
this way, he/she begins to reverse the
downward negative spiral of this illness
and begins the upward, positive journey
of recovery.
Every member of Nairobi
Place has two characteristics in common:
passion
and optimism
passion for
the project
optimism for all suffering alcoholics
and addicts.
With these characteristics
we believe we can provide a safety net
for those broken by their illness and
a centre of support for those who are
in the long process of healing.
We aim
to provide an international standard
treatment and to develop a centre where
recovering alcoholics obtain ongoing
support and assistance.
One
final belief. We believe that success
breeds success. When a client makes one
small change which creates a positive
outcome he/she is inspired by his/her
very own experience to try again. In
this way, he/she begins to reverse the
downward negative spiral of this illness
and begins the upward, positive journey
of recovery.