Exceptions to the Schedule
While you are a resident at New Beginnings there will be times when you will have a need that can only be met by missing part of the schedule. When this occurs1 all you need to do is speak to your Counselor or the Clinical Director and ask permission to miss the scheduled event. If your reason is valid, permission will be granted. Present a written permission statement.
Things to Remeber
All of society is governed by rules. They are sometimes~neither pleasant or fair. It is a fact that mankind could not exist, as a society, without them.
The staff of New Beginnings has devised a code of conduct which will assist you in:
- recovering from your disease
- living with others like yourself
- increasing your self-esteem
- developing a lifestyle which is positive
- letting go of your old negative lifestyle
It goes without saying that if you choose to be rebellious and not follow the rules, or if you are a people pleaser, manipulator and do enough just to get by, you will not benefit from this. The choice is yours. Let go and Let God!
There are many rules, regulations, expectations, and responsibilities embodied in our manual. We have done as thorough a job as we could to include all rules, etc. which exist, however, there will always be new situations which require new ideas. Be flexible and remember that the staff is human, we make mistakes, but we are here to help and not hinder you.
Common Sense Rules For Functional Apartment Living
| If you get it out, put it up | |
| If you sleep in it, make it up | |
| If you wear it, save it up | Take care of yourself and what you do |
| If you drop it, pick it up | Be a part of the solution, not the problem |
| If you dirty it, wash it | Treat people how you want to be treated |
| If you open it, close it | |
| If you turn it on, turn it off |