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It's possible, with help, to turn things round! 

 

If you need help getting back on your feet, kicking an addiction or just someone to talk to, we are here to help. Please Contact Us.

 

Who is TPCI for?

Anyone with a genuine desire to leave behind the harm caused by alcohol and/or drug misuse.

If you can answer "Yes" to the following question then the Day Centre at TPCI is for you "do you have a genuine desire to change?"

You do not have to be "good with your hands" to benefit from TPCI, places at the Day Centre are structured around each individual.   It is not a requirement to use the machinery, lathes or be good at woodwork, time at the Day Centre can be filled around, coffee, counselling, DVD's on recovery issues and chat.

We take referrals from 18 to 80 year olds regardless of sex, race, beliefs, sexuality or background.

 

Family members need help too ...

Do you have a spouse, family member or friend who's life is being destroyed by alcohol and/or drug misuse?  give us a call or email... we may just be able to help.

 

 

What about confidentiality?

Everything shared at TPCI is kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. We do not share any part of discussions or reveal to others those who attend the Day Centre.

 

What approach do we adopt?

We leave the "preaching" to the preachers! We avoid adding more guilt to an already guilt-ridden person by throwing Bible verses at them (which they probably know by heart!). We find by simply sharing our own personal experience, strength, hope and examples of how God has worked in our own lives seems to work best.

This includes a belief in the intrinsic value of all people and their right to be treated with dignity and respect.

 

No advice-No judgement-No preaching!

 

Put yourself in a position to receive God's grace and you'll receive it!

 

Stories to reflect on:

 

Two Wolves

One night an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.  He said "My son, the battle is between two wolves."

"One is evil. It is anger, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego."

 
"The other is good.  It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The Grandson thought about this for a minute then asked, "Grandfather, which one wins?"

 
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed!"

 

 

A lesson we should all learn

The late Bishop Gerald Kennedy told the delightful story of a little girl who returned home late from running a message for her mother.

When her mother demanded she explain why she was late, the little girl said she had met a friend who was crying because her doll was broken.  Pleased, the mother expressed surprise that her little girl had known how to fix a broken doll.

But then the little girl said, "No, mummy, I didn't fix her doll.  I couldn't, it was broken too bad.  I just sat down and helped her cry."

 

A lesson from the Geese

Have you ever wondered why migrating geese fly in V formation? As with most animal behaviour, there is a good reason from which we can learn a valuable principle of mutual aid in support groups.

As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an "uplift" for the bird following.  By flying in V group formation, the whole flock adds 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone.

Whenever a goose falls out of the group formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the "lifting power" of the bird immediately in front.

When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose files at the point position.

The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

When a goose gets sick, wounded, or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow him down to help and protect him.  They stay with him until he is either able to fly again or dies.  Then they launch out on their own, with another group, or catch up with the flock.

 

Recovery is a process - not an event!