What is a typical day at Shades?
Each day starts with a physical evaluation for every client. We then proceed to yoga practice or a walk on our beautiful grounds. After physical activity, breakfast is served. There is time for personal meditation before group therapy work and lectures begin at 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. Afternoon sessions begin at 1:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. Evening sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. A snack is served at 9:00 p.m. and is followed by time for personal meditation. Bedtime is at 11:00 p.m.
Each day varies for each client according to the individual therapy plan created for them. Work with a client’s primary therapist or sessions with our staff psychiatrist are scheduled based on the client’s needs and progress. Some clients attend 12-step group meetings on various days - a few 12-step group meetings are conducted on our grounds while other meetings take place in Abilene.
On Saturdays, the client goes with the group for lunch at a restaurant in Abilene.
Sundays are more loosely structured as we prepare clients to do work on their own. Visitation is on Sundays between 2-4 p.m.
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