--- title: Residential Rehab and Recovery Blog | The Clearing (2) description: The Clearing | Blog articles on addiction recovery, how to stay clean, breaking addictions, and self-healing through spiritual practices. (2) --- [![20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png?width=215&name=20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/) - [Home](https://www.theclearingnw.com) - [Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/substance-abuse-programs) - [What We Treat](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat) - [Dual Diagnosis](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat/dual-diagnosis) - [Underlying Core Issues](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/how-were-different/underlying-core-issues) - [Our Non 12 Step Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/non-12-step-rehab) - [Spiritual Psychology](https://www.theclearingnw.com/spiritual-psychology) - [Testimonials](https://www.theclearingnw.com/rehab-reviews-and-testimonials) - Resources - [Video Resource Center](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/addiction-treatment-video-resource-center) - [Recovery Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/recovery-resources) - [Blog](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog) # The Clearing ## [About Our Transformative Addiction Recovery Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/how-we-created-the-most-transformative-addiction-recovery-program-in-the-us) Post Date August 10, 2016 Comments [2 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/how-we-created-the-most-transformative-addiction-recovery-program-in-the-us#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [The Clearing](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing) [![About Our Transformative Addiction Recovery Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/5-Tips-For-Choosing-an-Addiction-Rehab-That's-Right-for-You-1.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/how-we-created-the-most-transformative-addiction-recovery-program-in-the-us) “\[Addiction\] counselors with little education and less oversight are using outdated and sometimes harmful techniques... there are no national standards for credentialing or training addiction counselors...  "  - TIME magazine article: [Q&A: What Really Goes on In Drug Rehabs](http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/15/qa-what-really-goes-on-in-drug-rehabs/) [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/how-we-created-the-most-transformative-addiction-recovery-program-in-the-us) ## [5 Reasons Our Programs Don't Work for Everyone](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/5-reasons-we-may-not-be-a-good-fit-as-your-addiction-recovery-program) Post Date July 19, 2016 Comments [2 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/5-reasons-we-may-not-be-a-good-fit-as-your-addiction-recovery-program#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [The Clearing](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing) [![5 Reasons Our Programs Don't Work for Everyone](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/5-Reasons-Our-Programs-Don't-Work-for-Everyone.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/5-reasons-we-may-not-be-a-good-fit-as-your-addiction-recovery-program) Did you know that here at The Clearing we end up working with less than 50% of all the people with speak with? But for those we do work with, we help them transform their lives. Our success rate exceeds 80%. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/5-reasons-we-may-not-be-a-good-fit-as-your-addiction-recovery-program) ## [Graduation Day at The Clearing!](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/graduation-day-at-the-clearing) Post Date March 04, 2015 Comments [4 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/graduation-day-at-the-clearing#comments-listing) Author [Gregg Makuch](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/gregg-makuch) Category [The Clearing](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing) [![Graduation Day at The Clearing!](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Graduation-Day-at-The-Clearing!.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/graduation-day-at-the-clearing) ## GRADUATION DAY. OK, this post is a little late but the energy is still flowing from that day and our graduates continue their momentum. Here are my thoughts on the culmination of our first session of 2015 - yet another amazing group! [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/graduation-day-at-the-clearing) ## [How We’re Different: Structured Addiction Recovery Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/different-structured-addiction-recovery-program) Post Date September 24, 2013 Comments [3 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/different-structured-addiction-recovery-program#comments-listing) Author [Gregg Makuch](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/gregg-makuch) Category [The Clearing](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing) [![How We’re Different: Structured Addiction Recovery Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/program_cat_betsy-300x168.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/different-structured-addiction-recovery-program) We're starting something new this week - a weekly "how we're different" post. Each week, we'll highlight one of the ways The Clearing is different than other residential treatment centers. We want to make it easy for you to understand the differences as you go through your residential treatment research. If you'd like us to cover something specific, we'd love to hear from you. Just leave a comment below, call us, or drop us an email. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/different-structured-addiction-recovery-program) ## [Why We Teach Self Counseling Skills in Residential Rehab](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/teach-self-counseling-skills-residential-rehab) Post Date September 09, 2013 Comments [4 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/teach-self-counseling-skills-residential-rehab#comments-listing) Author [Gregg Makuch](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/gregg-makuch) Category [The Clearing](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing) [![Why We Teach Self Counseling Skills in Residential Rehab](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/medium-4.png)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/teach-self-counseling-skills-residential-rehab)   What is self counseling? Why do you teach self counseling as part of your residential rehab program? We get these types of questions all the time and it’s a very important discussion, because it impacts staying on course after residential rehab has finished. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/teach-self-counseling-skills-residential-rehab) ## [Advantages of Going Through Residential Rehab as a Group](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/advantages-of-going-through-residential-rehab-as-a-group) Post Date August 16, 2013 Comments [0 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/advantages-of-going-through-residential-rehab-as-a-group#comments-listing) Author [Gregg Makuch](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/gregg-makuch) Category [The Clearing](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing) [![Advantages of Going Through Residential Rehab as a Group](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Advantages-of-Going-Through-Residential-Rehab-as-a-Group-.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/advantages-of-going-through-residential-rehab-as-a-group) Traditional residential rehab centers for substance abuse, alcohol abuse, eating disorders or other addictions accept patients every single day of the week, which literally means people are entering and exiting these programs daily. Each patient is seen as an individual case, separate from others who are undergoing treatment at the same residential rehab center at the same time. Everyone is at a different stage in their recovery throughout their entire experience. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/advantages-of-going-through-residential-rehab-as-a-group) [← See previous blog posts](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing/page/1) [See all blog posts](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/all) Search this site Search ***Subscribe by Email*** Sign up for weekly updates ### Popular Posts ### Follow Us ### Categories - [All Mental Health (54)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health) - [All Rehab & Treatment (73)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-rehab-treatment) - [Depression (8)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/depression) - [Detox Resources (19)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/detox-resources) - [Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment (16)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/drug-alcohol-addiction-treatment) - [Dual Diagnosis (59)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/dual-diagnosis) - [Emotional Health (14)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/emotional-health) - [Family / Loved One Resources (15)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/family-loved-one-resources) - [Inpatient Treatment (14)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/inpatient-treatment) - [Limiting Beliefs (5)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/limiting-beliefs) - [Non 12 Step Treatment (16)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/non-12-step-treatment) - [Spirituality (6)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/spirituality) - [Substance Abuse (15)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/substance-abuse) - [Suicide (4)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/suicide) - [The Clearing (16)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/the-clearing) - [Trauma (5)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/trauma) - [Treatment Cost and Payment (6)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/treatment-cost-and-payment) - [Treatment Resources (37)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/treatment-resources) - [Videos (15)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/videos) see all categories ### Top 10 Rehab Blog The Clearing’s Blog was recently ranked one of the ten best rehab blogs on the internet. [![Rehab Blogs](https://blog.feedspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rehab_216px.png?x13245 "Rehab Blogs")](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog) [Check it out >](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog)     ***Subscribe by Email***     Sign up for weekly updates ![Logo-transparent](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo-transparent.png?width=300&name=Logo-transparent.png) - [FAQ](https://www.theclearingnw.com/about-us/faq) - [About Us](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/non-12-step-rehab) - [Contact Us](https://www.theclearingnw.com/contact) - [Resource Center](https://www.theclearingnw.com/residential-addiction-treatment-resource-center) - [Privacy](https://www.theclearingnw.com/privacy-policy) © 2013 - 2020 The Clearing, SPC ![](https://bat.bing.com/action/0?ti=5035676&Ver=2) ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/982797435/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=341897&fmt=gif)