The Serenity Experience

A highly structured, trauma-informed program for women, integrating clinical care, wellness, nourishment, community recovery, and real life-rebuilding.

Whole-person recovery, built for long-term success

What makes Serenity for Life unique is that we support women through a clinically guided continuum: stabilization, skill-building, practice, and transition planning; so clients leave with tools, support, and a realistic next step for housing, work, family, and ongoing recovery.

  • 10–12 women (high-touch community)

  • 30–120 days, clinically guided and flexible

  • Trauma-informed treatment focused on boundaries, relationships, and resilience

  • Integrated wellness (movement, mindfulness, nourishment, nature when possible)

  • Life skills + re-entry planning (real-world stability)

  • AA/NA participation and milestone celebration

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Treatments & Services Provided

Clients participate in a structured daily schedule that includes therapy groups, individual therapy, and family involvement when appropriate. Treatment is individualized and evolves as needs and goals evolve.

  • Process, skills, and psychoeducation groups

  • Individual counseling

  • Group Therapy

  • Art Therapy

  • Trauma-informed care (e.g., CBT/DBT/MI/EMDR-informed approaches where appropriate)

  • Medication management / medical oversight as clinically indicated

  • Direct Access to our Psychiatrist

Therapy & Clinical Care

Trauma-informed care that meets you where you are

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Integrated Wellness

Regulation, resilience, and routine, supported daily

At Serenity for Life, integrated wellness isn’t an add-on, it’s built into how we support recovery every day. Integrated Wellness is woven into recovery every day. It means caring for the whole person in mind, body, and soul. We build purposeful practices into daily life through movement, mindfulness, nourishing meals, restorative rest, and genuine connection. Each client’s wellness plan is individualized and guided by clinical goals, so it strengthens long term sobriety in ways that are practical, sustainable, and real.

  • Yoga and movement (beginner-friendly)

  • Meditation / mindfulness

  • Breathwork and grounding practices

  • Restorative routines that support sleep and emotional regulation

  • Structured routines that reduce overwhelm

  • Restorative spaces and practices that promote sleep, stress reduction, and grounding

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Nutrition & Meals

Nourishment and balance is part of treatment

Our private chef prepares fresh, nourishing community meals on site, fostering connection through shared dining while accommodating individual dietary needs. Clients also receive nutrition support aligned with personalized health goals with our very own dietitian and nutritionist.

  • Chef-prepared meals

  • Dietary accommodations

  • Nutrition support sessions

  • Learn-to-cook and self-care sessions

  • Integrated with Medical Needs

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Community Recovery
& Milestones

Recovery grows faster when women feel connected, accountable, and seen. Here we support participation in community recovery meetings and reinforce the daily habits that make sobriety sustainable. Just as important, we celebrate progress, because milestones matter.

  • AA/NA participation as part of building external recovery support

  • Support identifying a home group, sponsorship goals, and meeting routines

  • Milestone recognition with in-program acknowledgement

  • A simple celebration tradition

  • Focus on accountability and encouragement, not perfection

Community accountability and celebrating progress

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Life Skills & Re-Entry

When you leave, you step into your new life

Recovery isn’t just about stopping a substance, it’s about building a life that makes sobriety sustainable. As clients progress, we provide hands-on workshops and practical support to strengthen independence and stability. These workshops are supported by our team and, when needed, outside specialists (for example, financial coaching) to help clients build practical confidence and independence.

  • Financial literacy and budgeting

  • Resume building + mock interviews

  • Parenting support

  • Cooking and meal planning

  • Housing/employment/childcare resource navigation

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Family Involvement

When appropriate, we help families heal too

Family dynamics often play a powerful role in both addiction and recovery. When clinically appropriate—and when it supports the client’s safety and progress—we integrate family involvement into treatment. Our goal is to strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, and create a more stable support system for life after discharge. Family engagement is never “one size fits all”; it’s guided by clinical need, the client’s readiness, and what helps recovery move forward.

  • Family therapy or structured family sessions when clinically appropriate

  • Education on boundaries, enabling vs. support, and recovery expectations

  • Guidance for creating a healthier home environment post-treatment

  • Support for navigating co-parenting, reunification planning, and communication routines

  • Help building a post-discharge support plan that includes family roles

  • Client-centered approach that prioritizes safety, consent, and emotional stability

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Nature & Experiential

Nature supports recovery. Recovery restores connection

Nature is a powerful ally in healing, especially for stress regulation, mood stabilization, and building resilience. When clinically appropriate and aligned with each client’s phase of treatment, we incorporate time outdoors through walking, hiking, and seasonal experiences that reconnect women with calm, strength, and perspective. We also use experiential elements, such as animal-assisted support and skill-building outings, to reinforce trust, confidence, and real-world coping skills in a safe, structured way.

  • Guided time outdoors (walking, hiking, fresh air)

  • The mountains as a setting for regulation, reflection, and grounding

  • Experiential activities that strengthen resilience and self-efficacy

  • Animal-assisted support to build connection and emotional regulation

  • Seasonal options based on phase, safety, and readiness

  • Reinforces recovery tools in real contexts: coping skills, communication, and confidence

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Optional Enrichment

Optional self-care & enrichment (phase-based)

As clients progress and demonstrate engagement and stability, Serenity for Life may offer optional self-care and enrichment experiences designed to support restoration, confidence, and motivation. These offerings are phase-based and guided by clinical appropriateness, community readiness, and good standing in the program. Some services may be provided by outside practitioners and may involve an additional cost. The purpose is simple: help women reconnect with healthy enjoyment, self-respect, and stress relief—without losing focus on recovery.

  • Phase-based access for clients in good standing (engaged, respectful, stable)

  • Rotating weekend options:

    • Massage or bodywork

    • Manicures / simple self-care services

    • Reiki or other restorative practices

    • Coffee outing / small community outing

    • Occasional seasonal experiences (as appropriate)

  • Offered to support restoration and motivation, not distraction

  • Clear structure and expectations so enrichment stays recovery-aligned

  • Some services may be additional cost and/or provided by contractors

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