BUILDING KNOWLEDGE. STRENGTHENING SKILLS. SUPPORTING LASTING CHANGE.
RECOVERY CURRICULUM
My First Day Recovery develops structured, trauma-informed, evidence-informed educational curriculum for correctional facilities, treatment providers, and recovery organizations.
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Our programs combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based learning, motivational principles, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and practical reentry skills.
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Designed for independent learning and facilitated classrooms, our curriculum uses clear explanations, realistic scenarios, guided activities, and practical skill-building to help participants prepare for lasting recovery and successful community reintegration.
RECOVERY PROGRAMS & MATERIALS
12-Week Recovery Journey
A comprehensive 12-week recovery education curriculum combining self-awareness, CBT-informed coping strategies, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, personal accountability and practical life skills. Participants develop the knowledge and tools needed to support meaningful, lasting behavioral change.
Relapse Prevention
A structured relapse prevention curriculum that helps participants recognize personal triggers, identify early warning signs, manage cravings, strengthen coping skills and develop individualized prevention and recovery-support plans. Lessons emphasize practical strategies for navigating high-risk situations and maintaining progress.
Boredom & Recovery
A skills-based curriculum exploring the relationship between boredom, emotional well-being, and relapse vulnerability. Participants learn to establish healthy routines, develop meaningful interests, manage unstructured time and build practical strategies for maintaining motivation and supporting long-term recovery.
Institutionalization & Reentry
A structured, trauma-informed curriculum designed to help individuals navigate the challenges of transitioning from long-term incarceration into the community. Participants explore institutionalization, adapting to change, rebuilding social skills, emotional adjustment, independent living, healthy relationships, and practical strategies for successful reintegration.
My First 72 Hours
An action-focused reentry curriculum that helps participants prepare for the critical first 72 hours following release from incarceration. Lessons address immediate needs, housing, transportation, identification, appointments, support systems, relapse prevention, and the development of a realistic, individualized reentry plan.
Personal Growth & Accountability
A structured 12-week curriculum focused on self-awareness, personal responsibility, emotional regulation, decision-making, and lasting behavioral change. Participants explore unhealthy thinking patterns, strengthen communication and relationship skills, and develop individualized accountability plans that support continued personal growth.
AI Readiness & Digital Literacy
A practical, beginner-friendly curriculum designed to help participants develop essential digital literacy and understand the role of artificial intelligence in everyday life. Lessons introduce computer basics, internet safety, responsible AI use, online communication, digital problem-solving, and workplace technology skills that support employment readiness and independent living.
Grant Writing & Career Skills
A hands-on educational curriculum introducing participants to grant research, proposal development, professional writing, goal setting, and career preparation. Participants explore transferable skills, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, and community project development while building confidence in professional communication and long-term planning.
Reentry Planning & Life After Release
A comprehensive reentry education curriculum designed to help individuals prepare for the challenges and responsibilities of life after incarceration. Topics include adjusting to change, rebuilding relationships, employment readiness, financial stability, healthy socialization, community resources, independent living, and strategies for maintaining long-term stability and recovery.