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A Whole-Person Model vs. the Disease Model
Hale Ola sees addictions as the result of several areas of
the person in dysfunction. The whole-person approach
treats the key areas, including therapeutic methods,
bio-nutritional program, spiritual reconnection, family
therapy, career development and more. As a result, clients
become more healthy, strong, balanced, "centered" and
happy. Their level of aliveness is significantly
increased, as well as their feelings of connection to
themselves and to others. They have more skills and
confidence in creating the lives they want, complete with
good relationships, a satisfying job or career, and
enjoyment of the moment. The disease model implies that
there is something wrong with a person that cannot be
healed. While there may be predispositions to addiction
(physically, emotionally, and socially), Hale Ola is able
 to identify and treat these areas specifically, using the
most state-of-the-art methods available today. For
example, research has shown that there are indeed
alcoholic bio-chemistries that make some people
predisposed. But, rather than a "disease", these are
considered to be conditions that can be treated and/or
managed and their impact dramatically reduced. In
addition, emotional issues, childhood traumas and other
significant personal and interpersonal problems are
profoundly addressed by our professional staff.
Powerful vs. Powerless
A vast majority of those that are chemically-dependent
have self-esteem issues and feel powerless in the face of
beating their addiction. Hale Ola focuses on building
self-esteem and helping people begin to feel their own
self-worth again. This in turn builds their confidence and
their ability to create the lives they want. With a sense
of powerfulness and self-worth, people are in a better
place to say "no" to unhealthy, addictive behaviors and to
say "yes" to the healthy choices that make life worth
living. In addition, people gain skill at recognizing the
addictive "part" of themselves and at diffusing its power.
Choice vs. One Day at a Time
Whenever someone makes a conscious change in their life,
it
 begins with choice. Even those who use the "one day at
a time" approach find that one day they simply decide, "I
will never drink or use again!" Hale Ola engages
individuals to make this choice for themselves and in this
way take their lives back into their own hands. This
declaration is made in a meaningful setting and stays with
the person long after they have left Hale Ola.
Small Facility vs. Institutional Setting
Hale Ola is a small facility with only a 4-bed capacity.
This homelike setting minimizes that "institutional"
feeling and provides an abundance of personal attention.
It also enables us to tailor the program to individual
needs. Our clients tell us they truly appreciate this
special attention to their unique needs.
No Shame, No Blame
Hale Ola believes that shame and blame do not, in fact,
bring
 about the desired result of modifying behavior in
others. Quite the contrary, it often brings up resentment,
belligerence, and lowers self-esteem in the face of life's
ups and downs. Hale Ola uses a positive approach that
engages each person's will and strengthens each
individual's sense of self-worth. Skills are given to help
people choose and become more aware so that addictive
behaviors are not repeated in the future.
Transitional Support vs. Ongoing Meetings
Hale Ola emphasizes empowerment and skill-building to
strengthen a person's ability to be in the world with the
means to deal with its many ups and downs. After
completing the program, clients are encouraged to
participate in Aftercare program (Personal Leadership
Program - PLP) with other Hale Ola
alumni. However, the emphasis is not on long-term
dependence on our staff or meetings. Armed with a variety
of easy, yet very powerful techniques, alumni are
encouraged to wean themselves from the program and
minimize their need for outside professional support. In
addition, a natural bonding and mentoring often occurs
among alumni that provides a more meaningful and personal
support system that is there when it's needed.
"YOU ARE ONLY ONE CHOICE AWAY FROM A NEW BEGINNING"
Call
our staff today to set up your appointment with the
Doctor. #(808) 988-0800
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