Welcome to the ASCEND Program!
Below is some information to help you get started.
ORIENTATION
We encourage you to attend a brief, one-time Orientation meeting with one of our lead coaches. These are available each Wednesday at 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time. During the orientation, you will be given a quick overview of the program, explanation of the meeting formats as well as expectations on how to participate in the program and on the app. You will also receive an introduction on Defining Abstinence and the Three Circles. (Please note, if your membership starts on a Monday or Thursday, please feel free to attend those meetings prior to the orientation.)
MEN’S GROUP MEETINGS
Our Men's Groups are essential to your recovery and are the heart of our program. We encourage you to attend as many as possible. Each Meeting has a different format. Meetings are from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, PST on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Monday Meeting
We review and discuss curriculum and skills and then open it up to sharing.
Wednesday Meeting
This is a speaker meeting where we invite and hear from someone in recovery and then open it up to sharing.
Thursday Meeting
In this meeting we focus on the Spirituality of Healthy Masculinity and learn techniques, meditation and breathing skills and then open it up to sharing.
THE VALOR APP
The Valor App: This is a private, member only app where we post a variety of content each day. There is a quick Daily Reading and Check-In that we ask you to do each day. This is also a place to post about impulses, urges, good days, bad days, etc. We encourage you to be active on the app and to also support the other members. The Men's Group Meeting links are also on the app under Events & Meetings and there is a Direct Message feature where you can reach out to fellow members or coaches.
We have partnered with Circle.so as our communication host. You can find them in the app store. The app can be used on a phone or computer.
When joining the app, we ask you to use your first name and last initial when setting up your profile. Your email will not be visible to others.
If you have any questions or need help regarding the information above, please reach out to info@valorrecoverycoaching.com.
