12-WEEK RECOVERY JOURNEY
Educate. Reflect. Build Skills. Set Goals. Create Change.
A structured 12-week recovery curriculum designed for justice-involved adults. Each week combines recovery education, practical exercises, self-reflection, coping skills, accountability and goal setting to help participants build a foundation for lasting change.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN
UNDERSTAND
Addiction, triggers, relapse patterns, emotions and the behaviors that influence recovery.
BUILD
Coping skills, healthy relationships, communication, accountability, life skills and problem-solving strategies.
PREPARE
Goal setting, relapse prevention, support systems, reentry planning and practical strategies for maintaining long-term change.
OUR EVIDENCE-INFORMED APPROACH
The 12-Week Recovery Journey incorporates CBT-informed strategies, Motivational Interviewing principles, relapse-prevention techniques, psychoeducation, skills development and trauma-informed practices to support meaningful and lasting behavior change.
WEEK 1:Â FOUNDATIONS OF RECOVERY
Understanding addiction, recovery, personal motivation and the process of meaningful change.
12-WEEK PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
WEEK 2: UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION
Exploring how substance use affects thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships and everyday life.
WEEK 3: TRIGGERS & HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS
Identifying personal triggers, recognizing high-risk situations and beginning to develop healthier responses.
WEEK 4: COPING SKILLS & CRAVINGS
Developing practical strategies for managing cravings, difficult emotions, stress and other challenges without returning to substance use.
WEEK 5: EMOTIONS & SELF-CARE
Recognizing emotional patterns, strengthening emotional regulation and developing healthy self-care practices that support recovery.
WEEK 6: RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION
Exploring healthy and unhealthy relationships, practicing effective communication, establishing boundaries and strengthening positive support systems.
WEEK 7: LIFE SKILLS & HEALTHY ROUTINES
Building structure, healthy habits, time-management skills and daily routines that support stability and recovery.
WEEK 8: GOALS & DECISION-MAKING
Developing meaningful goals, improving decision-making and problem-solving skills and connecting everyday choices to long-term outcomes.
WEEK 9: ACCOUNTABILITY & PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Examining choices and consequences, taking responsibility for behavior, identifying areas for growth and developing strategies for making positive changes.
WEEK 10: PREPARING FOR CHANGE
Identifying barriers to change, strengthening motivation, practicing new ways of thinking and responding and preparing for challenges ahead.
WEEK 11: BUILDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM
Identifying healthy sources of support, learning how to ask for help, establishing recovery connections and creating a plan for maintaining positive relationships.
WEEK 12: A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Bringing recovery skills together into a personalized plan for continued growth, relapse prevention, stability and long-term success.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
PARTICIPANT WORKBOOK
Structured weekly lessons, educational content, reflection exercises, skill-building activities and practical recovery assignments.
FACILITATOR GUIDE
Instructor guidance, weekly objectives, discussion prompts, teaching points, suggested activities and support for facilitating each session.
PROGRAM MATERIALS
Pre- and post-assessments, worksheets, recovery-planning activities, participant exercises and a certificate of completion.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Structured recovery programming for adults in correctional and institutional settings.
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Facilitator-ready material that can supplement individual and group recovery services.
RECOVERY & REENTRY ORGANIZATIONS
Practical programming that connects recovery skills with preparation for successful community reintegration.
COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS
Structured education for organizations supporting individuals affected by substance use, justice involvement and reentry.