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Clients who are participating in Celebrate a New Life, will also participate in all the other activities, relapse prevention, recovery planning offered at Hope by the Sea, including 12-step workshops and meetings, recreational activities and gym membership. Additionally, Celebrate a New Life clients will also participate in our Christian activities and functions, including:
- Attending Celebrate Recovery Meetings at Saddleback Church
- "Life’s Healing Choices" Workshop developed by Saddleback Pastor John Baker
"Life Recovery Bible" Study and Workshop developed by Stephen Arterburn of “New Life Live“, Christian Radio Talk Host- "Boundaries" Workshop developed by Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry Cloud
- Attend weekly Worship services at Pastor Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church
- Daily Christian Devotionals
- Individual Christian Counseling
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 6:00AM | Wake-up & Breakfast | Wake-up & Breakfast | Wake-up & Breakfast | Wake-up & Breakfast | Wake-up & Breakfast | Sleep-In | Sleep-In |
| 7:00AM | 12 Step Meeting | 12 Step Meeting | 12 Step Meeting | 12 Step Meeting | 12 Step Meeting | Wake-up | Wake-up |
| 8:30AM | Morning Devotion | Morning Devotion | Morning Devotion | Morning Devotion | Morning Devotion | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 9:00AM-10:00AM | Life's Healing Choicel | Boundaries | Life Recovery Bible | Boundaries | Life's Healing Choices | ||
| 10:15AM- | Mens Group (Amanda) Yoga (Women) 10AM - 11:15AM | Education Group (Jose) | Cognitive Therapy (Dr. Glass) | Goal Setting (Amanda) | Education Group (Amanda) | Multi-Family Group 9:30 to 11:30PM (Dr. Glass) | Worship Services at Saddleback Church |
| 11:45AM | Clean-up/ Chores | Clean-up/ Chores | Clean-up/ Chores | Clean-up/ Chores | Clean-up/ Chores | ||
| 12:30PM - | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Education Anger Management (Dr. Glass) | Education Relapse Awareness (Amanda) | Recovery Solution (Amanda) | Womens Group (Danielle) Yoga (Mens) 2:00PM - 3:30PM | Positive Experience and Life Skills (Amanda) | Visiting | Visiting |
| 3:00PM | |||||||
| 3:15PM - 4:30PM | Gym | Gym | Gym | Gym | Gym | ||
| 6:00PM | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Evening | 12 Step Meeting | 12 Step Meeting | Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback | 12 Step Meeting | Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback | 12 Step Meeting | 12 Step Meeting |
| Lights Out | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
About Our Staff
Director of Admissions and Interventions
Robert (Bobby) Nicholl
Bobby has spent over 15 years in the development and operations of several residential treatment centers in California. He is a Certified National Drug & Alcohol Interventionist, as well as a Registered Addiction Specialist. Mr. Nicholl is personally involved in Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California. He says, “It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him.” As Bobby says: “I’ve recently learned what really matters the most in life: God, my relationships, and my integrity. There is nothing more important!”
"If you have a hole in your life and your very inner being (your soul) feels empty and hungry? Then welcome, to Celebrate A New Life, you’re at the right place for healing and restoration of mind, body, and spirit; we will provide you with a dignified setting and surround you with loving people. You're going to get everything you need and even some of your wants while Celebrating A New Life. Everywhere you look you're surrounded by people who believe in you and believe you have what it takes to recover, heal, and be WHOLE. We believe in and love you because He (God) first believed in and loved us." From day one, Bobby has focused treatment services on “What is in the best interest of the client?” With that in mind, the treatment team develops individualized treatment plans with each client’s specific needs in mind.
Administration
Fran Bracey
Fran has been part of the recovery field for 20+ years, working at various facilities as Business Administrator, Bookkeeper, Human Resources Manager and Life Coach. Fran has been the Operations Director for Lifelines Recovery Ministry at The Crossing for the past 12 years and is certified as a Peer Counselor as well as certified as a Life Coach through American Association of Christian Counselors(AACC). Fran graduated from Vanguard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Fran believes that by reaching out for help, our lives can be restored with endless possibilities.
Ordained Pastor
Dale Tatum
Spiritual Guidance and Christian Counseling
Dale Tatum has a tremendous love for people and a desire to facilitate their spiritual growth. He brings the love of God through His Son Jesus Christ to every client on a personal and individual basis. Dale believes that to lead clients to successful recovery, God’s grace, forgiveness and love must be conveyed at the deepest spiritual level. Dale teaches that only a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit of God will fully bring a person into mental, spiritual and physical health and hence, a wonderful and productive future.
"I thoroughly enjoy being a vessel that God uses to bring His healing message of recovery to our clients. Every day I get to witness firsthand the incredible miracles God is doing in their lives and hearts. What a privilege!"
When asked why he loves this calling he responds simply, "I want to do for others what God has so lovingly done for me!"
All praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT)
Counselor
Gregory Sipe
Gregory Sipe has been in the field of chemical dependency for more than 14 years. He has worked in Medical and Social models both inpatient and outpatient and dual diagnosis modalities. His many years of experience include assisting clients finding sober solutions that are successful built upon 12-step recovery and biblical principles. Greg has been committed to teaching, developing curricula and guidelines, and leading individuals in recovery based programs, mental health programs and state and city correctional facilities. His expertise in communication and group dynamics enables him to serve on all levels, from individual counseling to small groups to large organizations.
Greg is known in the industry for his Life Recovery Bible studies, Big Book studies, STEP workshops, and an uncanny ability to address core issues in the context of 12-Step recovery. He has also been actively involved at his home church The Crossing in Costa Mesa, as Programming Director for Lifelines, one of the nation’s leading faith-based recovery ministries. Greg graduated from Vanguard University with Cum Laude earning his bachelors of arts degree in Business Management and is presently attending Vanguard’s clinical psychology graduate program. "I believe one can recover from a seemingly hopeless way of life by continually implementing the proven methods provided in the Good Book and the Big Book."
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