June 2013

We utilize the most comprehensive Neurofeedback(EEG Biofeedback) system in use today. The Brain PaintSystem, for addiction treatment and relapse prevention gives the client a remarkable edge in relapse prevention and long-term recovery. The latest study ,through UCLA in 2006, resulted in a 77% recovery rate one year post treatment. Sometimes our brain gets into inappropriate […]

Blueprints for Recovery is a long-term drug treatment facility. The six month program focuses on young adults between the ages of 18-25 with drug and alcohol addictions. Blueprints for Recovery is located safely in the mountainous desert of Northern Arizona. We are a small center with a family atmosphere, enabling us to give the needed […]

Adventure and Fun in Recovery  For many Young Adults seeking recovery, these are unimaginable experiences, yet at Blueprints for Recovery, “We absolutely insist upon enjoying life.” We go camping, fishing, Snowboarding, Kayaking, and rock climbing. Beyond learning new ways to appreciate life, these adventure activities stimulate teamwork and trust (essential ingredients in long-term recovery).   […]

An important aspect of recovery is becoming a part of our families again, returning to our communities, and finding or reinventing meaningful work. One of the important things that Blueprints for Recovery offers their clients is a new opportunity to practice living meaningfully. Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture magazine, recently reminded me of The Great […]

An important aspect of recovery is becoming a part of our families again, returning to our communities, and finding or reinventing meaningful work. One of the important things that Blueprints for Recovery offers their clients is a new opportunity to practice living meaningfully. Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture magazine, recently reminded me of The Great […]

Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Blueprints for Recovery long term drug rehab. Provides scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat the disease. NIH Pub Number:10-5605 Published:April 2007 Revised:August 2010 Author:National Institute […]

My teachers have been many, and my insights are due to their tireless research and specializations. Among them are Dr. Daniel Siegel, Dr. Daniel Stern, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, Dr. Allan Schore, Dr. Stephen Porges, Mary Main, Dr. John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Sir Richard Bowlby, and the Boston Change Group. I thank all of you […]