What Students Say About SunHawk
"I became more knowledgeable and accepting and faithful in my higher power since I've been working the 12 steps.
My way wasn't working for me and since I've been at SunHawk my life has been so calm and sometimes I do agree it gets emotional but that's what makes everything worth it. The Struggle and pain and healing process that these 12 steps provide."
Leticia J.
"The 12 steps are a tool to gaining sobriety and becoming a better, more honest person. You don't have to be an addict to understand that one should take accountability for one's actions. This can apply to all sorts of people struggling with similar problems. The 12 steps are check points on my path to sobriety and living a cleaner life, mentally and emotionally."
Samantha T.
"The 12 steps are the key to recovery and are the tools that are going to help me stay sober."
Eric M.
"The 12 steps are like the 10 commandments for people who don't necessarily believe in the bible or who struggle with drugs. It's like a monthly checklist you should do to keep yourself in check."
David V.
"I have become more humble. I do not go around trying to control everyone and everything anymore. I have learned to accept the things I cannot change.
The 12 steps are a guide to sobriety. They mean a lot to me. They help me live a sober life. And when I'm feeling down I look to the 12 steps for guidance. "
Paul C.
"The 12 steps are tools for you to use not only to sober up, but to better yourself as a person."
Phil B.
What are some of the tools you have accumulated while at SunHawk youth drug treatment program that you can apply to your life?
"Meditation, groups and just being by myself. It has helped relax my mind and let me break out and be real."
Level 2~Sue S.
"Being open and honest is going to help me get through life. The groups here have helped me learn to be open and be confident in myself."
Level 2~Christina P.
"I learned that I can be an example to others through my actions."
Level 3~Adam M.
"Not to get sucked up in all the drama."
Level 2~Sarah P.
"I have learned how to apply the 12-steps to my life."
Level 4~Rob S.
"The tools I have learned from SunHawk are to be able to move on and be able to be independent."
Level 2~Christina C.
"How to communicate and act with people and my family."
Level 3~Jake M.
"Seminars are really helping me show and feel the emotions that I'Ave shoved aside. I'm learning how to handle situations and how to react in a healthy way."
Annonymous
What is/are your greatest accomplishment(s) at SunHawk residential treatment facility?
"My greatest accomplishment is pulling my family back together."
Level 4 Ryan L.
"Being able to be open and let others know how I feel. Learning how to build my relationship with my mom."
Level 2~Christina P.
"Finding myself and learning that I am a leader in my life."
Level 3~Adam M.
"Staying off drugs and working to complete the program."
Level 1~Mike P.
"My willingness to change."
Level 2~Sarah P.
"I have found my higher power."
Level 4~Rob S.
"My greatest accomplishment was going through seminar and finishing."
Level 2~Christina C.
"Finally I have realized that I want a better life for myself."
Level 3~Jake M.
"My greatest accomplishment at SunHawk was learning who I am without drugs or negative self image."
Level 5~Andrew T.
What have you learned from SunHawk residential treatment center for teens?
"I've been able to learn a lot about addiction and sobriety. I have been able to have this experience in a different environment and it is helping me see the options of life."
Level 2 Sue S.
"I have gained the will and the tools to stay sober."
Level 4 Ryan L.
"I have gotten so much out of SunHawk. I feel like it gave me a chance in a world that I didn't think I could come back to."
Level 4~Annonymous
"I have learned tools to live life to the fullest without the use of drugs."
Level 4 Kendall A.
"I learned what I need to work on what a good person I am, set goals and work on them. I learned how important life is."
Level 2~Christina P.
"I have gained a lot from SunHawk. I have developed moral and values that I previously did not believe in."
Level Unknown~Nathan S.
"When I first got here, I thought it was pointless. But as I opened up I learned a lot. It has shown me that I can be happy and prosperous without drugs in my life."
Level 3~Adam M.
"To open up and be closer with other kids."
Level 1~Mike P.
"To open up more and not to be afraid to express myself."
Level 2~Sarah P.
"Self acceptance."
Level 4~Rob S.
"I have learned how to deal with change."
Level 2~Christina C.
"A grasp on my sobriety and a better understanding of myself and my emotions."
Level 3~Jake M.
"I have learned about me, and how to help myself. How some of my behaviors were unhealthy for me and those around me. How I love to help others, but need to help myself first."
Level 3~JP
"I have gained so many things from SunHawk. I have achieved discipline, and self control. I have become a leader in a positive way and have learned how to help other people. How to open up to others and receive help from them. I have also learned I don't have to be something I am not."
Level 5~Andrew T.
If you could give some advice or feedback to a parent considering sending their child to SunHawk what would you say to them?
"Don't be afraid to try and save your kids life. Give them a chance. "
Level 2 Sue S.
"If this can help me, it can help anyone. It was totally worth it. "
Level 3~Adam M.
"It is a good program and I would recommend this to any family. "
Level~1 Mike P.
"If I had to give advice to parents about sending their child to SunHawk it would be that it would help them greatly. "
Level 2~Sarah P.
"I would tell parents they could feel safe keeping their kids at SunHawk. "
Level 2~Christina C.
"If you have a child with a drug problem, SunHawk is your best bet. "
Level 3~Unknown
"SunHawk is a good program. "
Level 3~JP
"SunHawk is a great program and it helps teens become successful and confident. "
Level 5~Andrew T.
How has SunHawk helped your relationship with your parents/parental guardian?
"My parents trust me again."
Level 4~Annonymous
"My relationship with my parents has completely turned around."
Level 4~Kendall A.
"My mom knows more about me now and our bond is growing stronger."
Level 2~Christina P.
"SunHawk took me from hating my parents to loving the life that they have given me. It has shown me all of the things that I took for granted. I have a better relationship with them now than I did before all of the trouble started."
Level 3~Adam M.
"My relationship with my parents has grown closer."
Level 2~Sarah P.
"SunHawk has greatly improved our relationship."
Level 4~Rob S.
"My attitude towards my parents has changed, I think of them as my number one favorite people in the world."
Level 3~Unknown
"I never had a relationship with my mom while I was using, but it is better than it's ever been now."
Level 3~Jake M.
"I'm working on my relationship with my parents, not holding back what I want to say and allowing myself to feel how I am supposed to and not to ALWAYS brush it off."
Annonymous
"SunHawk has given me the skills to work out issues with my parents. I have gained a lot of maturity at SunHawk that helps me with my relationships."
Level 5~Andrew T.
What are some of your favorite things about SunHawk?
"The kids and the staff. "
Level 4~Annonymous
"The groups with my family. Room time with my roommates is really fun. Free time on the weekends. "
Level~2 Christina P.
"Some of my favorite things are the serious groups and the outside time. "
Level 3~Adam M.
"Being with the kids at SunHawk and learning from the staff. "
Level 1~Mike P.
"One of my favorite things at SunHawk is the supportive people here. "
Level 2~Sarah P.
"When I got my upper level, being able to use my CD player and wear my own clothes. "
Level 4~Rob S.
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