Here we are with Real Recovery Talk! Ben and I are driving and podcasting at the same time today, we are here having our car chat and recording this episode.

Have you considered an addict that you need to be managed? This is a hard proposition to accept, as we want to feel in control of our lives. Much of the management is in the context of timelines and includes goals. Ultimately, you and your mentor wish to get to the same place in your recovery; however, the path you choose may not be your best option. Let your mentor or another professional help you choose the best path to your goal.

Managing your case involves setting expectations, not dictating our client's every move. We want you to have the freedom and move forward in your healing process. Your case consists of the consideration of your input and discussion with a professional at our center. We will give you the reasons why individual decisions and input are positive or why we think a particular choice is not in your best interest.

One case we focus on in this episode is a client who has been in recovery seven times. When asked why he had been in recovery seven times, he replied: "Well, because I have felt it's my duty to get back to my mom who is struggling and having a hard time making ends meet." Allowing our new client to be a part of the process and listening to his input, we can better serve him and refocus his journey to be successful.

A second case example is a woman who is in our program. She wanted a pass to hang out with her new boyfriend, who lives close to the center before she started treatment. Trust has not been earned yet, as this relationship has not been developed. Both parties must spend time together to learn to trust the relationship.

Listen in to find out why you should have an upfront contract when you start your recovery, what having input into your treatment looks like and sounds like in a conversation and why reconsidering to do an activity at a later time is essential to your full recovery.

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Show Notes:

• [02:54] Who needs to be managed and what does that mean?
• [05:07] A case example of a client who doesn’t want to be managed.
• [07:15] The importance of validating expectations.
• [09:07] Building a treatment plan around the client’s input and perspective.
• [10:40] Why one of our clients has been in recovery seven times.
• [12:23] Intensive outpatient and how this part of recovery can support you and keep you on the right track.
• [13:54] The importance of having an upfront contract when you begin recovery.
• [16:41] Trust is tested to the max in the treatment process as the client needs to give some of their freedoms to create a successful recovery.
• [18:17] Best mindsets for people to have as a client and family of a client.
• [20:22] Expectations of clients depending on previous experience.
• [22:41] Understand when you seek out a treatment facility that certain aspects of your life will be managed.

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