Whenever time or premises allows, Focus12 organises either week or weekend retreats particularly geared towards people with issues and addiction within their family unit. These retreats are designed to be both restful and educational. Recently we held a retreat at Hengrave Hall for five days during which time family members were able to re-discover themselves and to get some space away from the dramas and crisis often associated with addiction. During these retreats it is not uncommon for strong bonds to form between family members that will in future enable people to deal much more healthy with the addiction.
We have also organised Retreats for people in recovery. 'Refresher Courses' for clients who may have been in recovery for some time but feel they need to re-evaluate where their lives and recovery are going. By been able to get away from it all in a calm and peaceful environment people are able to discuss with others through workshops and groups changes they may wish to make. Some people have used these retreats to just get some safe time away from every day life.