Soccer - A Great Way to Have Fun Sober
Good natured competition builds physical strength and self-esteem. Men and women in treatment at our facility benefit greatly from this.
Men
and women have been very successful in overcoming addiction,
alcoholism, and eating disorders at our treatment centers because we
teach them how to have fun in sobriety. While our clinical treatment
program is state-of-the-art and world renowned, there are only so many
hours a day that our clients can actively participate in:
- the 12-Step model
- group meetings
- individual therapy
- family counseling
For this reason, a critical part of our addiction and eating disorder treatment programs is getting our clients integrated back into society and having fun in sobriety. Our treatment programs include numerous physical, spiritual, and esteem-building activities. One that has become a favorite of many men and women at our treatment center is our weekly Soccer Club.
The T.E.A.C.H. Program Soccer Club
The weekly Soccer Club was started by Heather Devore, who directs our T.E.A.C.H. Sober College Program. The Soccer Club is a co-ed group that meets one night a week to play in a nearby Irvine, California community league.
The team is called "Ohana" which is Hawaiian for "Family." The men and women on the team play side by side with other sober individuals who are in recovery. The other teams in the league are comprised of groups of people who are affiliated with a company, a social club, or people who just like to play soccer. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including participants who are new to soccer. Sober Living by the Sea's team can be seen weekly wearing their trademark orange jerseys and having a great time.
Fellowship and New Life Skills
Friendships are formed during this team-building activity that give newly sober individuals the chance to bond with and learn from people they can relate to and trust. Our staff and the alumni who still participate in the Soccer Club are people who have faced recovery from an addiction or an eating disorder and have learned how to live life and enjoy it without relapsing.
Bonding with others in recovery is a critical part of the recovery process. People who have embraced the 12-step recovery program are eager to help others overcome alcoholism, drug addiction, or an eating disorder. Nothing makes us happier than seeing friendships blossom as our clients rebuild their physical health and gain self-esteem from participating in this fun activity. For more information about our rehab activities, click here.
