What exactly is an individualized program?
We recognize that each one of us can pursue activities that make us feel better. Some like music, some like to read, to go jogging, to be alone or to be with others, do something with your hands, meditate or do a cross word puzzle. Some find satisfaction in stacking firewood, for others it is like adding insult to injury. In our program, we allow people a good deal of individual input on what one needs to do to get healthier. It is not so much a question of what one would like to do but more a case of what someone needs to do. For some this is a part time job, for others a class at the local college, others find that our regular work program suits them just fine. This does not mean that each person goes his own way. Many of the activities are shared, but there is ample room and time for ones own interests.
Related Questions
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