Beginning with the End in Mind

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My name is Bryan Hullihen and I have had the pleasure of working with Paramount Recovery Services LLC since 2014. There are many aspects of this program that I enjoy, however, one aspect that I find salient and believe to be particularly beneficial to the clients is the concept of beginning with the end in mind. When individuals enter into the Paramount Recovery Services program the primary address is that of dealing with the substance abuse issue. Decisions that are made at the staff, and client, level are made with recovery being the dictate of choice concerning plans and goals. The individual’s recovery is of paramount importance which is tantamount to client safety. With Paramount Recovery Services being an aftercare program where clients go to work or school, develop a sober support group, participate in activities, go to the gym, and learn to live their lives in a healthy manner it is important to allow the individual to design their life while in PRS to mirror what it will look like when they are on their own. This concept allows each person the flexibility to practice their new way of life in a protected milieu so when they complete the program they will simply be changing their living situation. Alumni of Paramount Recovery Services are encouraged to maintain involvement at varying degrees with PRS staff and current clients. This is good for the graduate to maintain support and good for the current client by instilling hope in all the wonderful possibilities recovery can provide. It is for these reasons that I, Bryan Hullihen, believe the concept of beginning with the end in mind is such a beneficial concept. Thank you for your support and involvement and I look forward to reading your posts.

Sincerely,
Bryan Hullihen

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