Family Day

“I can’t stress enough how important family participation was for me. In small groups we got in touch with feelings of the group and family members. ”

Workshops

“The workshop on shame and guilt was the most important for me because I have a lot of it still in me and it made me start remembering things. It was all helpful, but I think the warmth and caring of the staff was the most helpful aspect’

Process Groups

“I could talk about my feelings and concerns I had and get feedback from group members and the counsellor and be more independent. I feel we were all able to develop trust and openness. It was good that we were encouraged to confront both ourselves and others. The process group gave the opportunity to interact/share with a constant group of peers which promoted openness and intimacy. There were times when the bare truth about myself was exposed. Sometimes it hurt, but it helped. Allowed me to open up and face myself, a lot faster and easier. ”

Gratitudes

“Thank you for making me so confortable,  safe and cared for,  and giving me the courage to go on.  Thank you for giving me the tools to get my life back. Pacifica has helped me to finally take my breath of life that has been held for 18 years. I can really breath now. I mostly appreciate the way it has opened my eyes. It has been a long time since I could get close to anyone. This program is the best thing I could have given myself. I’ve gotten a lot of new tools to use on my recovery. I’ve learned so much about myself and have gained so much confidence in myself, where I can now love me. No one can do my recovery for me but ME! Thanks to the staff of Pacifica for getting me on the right path. I will definitely promote Pacifica to those I see that are in need. ”

“Through no breaks or ‘poor babies’ from Pacifica staff, I started to see that it was up to me to take responsibility for my actions if I was ever to have true freedom from the addictions I suffered. I was helped to come to grips with myself and my addictions through lots of hard work and discipline that at the time seemed rather childish. Now,  looking back, I can see clearly to that time and realize I needed the hard work and discipline, as I was a child who desperately needed to grow up and face reality. When I read the promises from the Big Book, I can now see how they are coming true for me everyday. I have real self- esteem that has developed through the steps I learned at Pacifica and , for the first time I am getting to know my true self.

I know I would not be where I am today if it hadn’t been for the staff at Pacifica. Please accept my utmost gratitude. ”