Treatment modalities
Addiction Treatment Modalities That Support Long-Term Sobriety
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“Nova is far from perfect, and some of the information can be misleading. But if you want to cover the 12 Steps while enjoying good food and a beautiful scenic view, this is the place for you. The…”
10 months ago · Wimberley
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“I did 90 days at Nova Recovery 6 years ago. I am still sober today. And living a life I could have never imagined. The people and the program they are running impacted me for a lifetime. Better than…”
2 years ago · Wimberley
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“I went to Nova almost 9 months ago and I wouldn’t change it for the world. The staff when I first entered were very nice and welcoming. As a 19 year old that didn’t know what I was getting myself…”
2 years ago · Austin
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“Nova Recovery Center has been an invaluable part of my journey to sobriety. The intensive inpatient program, coupled with the unwavering support and guidance from my recovery specialist, Mark Rector…”
2 years ago · Austin
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“I had such a positive experience at Nova Recovery in Wimberley! The staff genuinely cares and went above and beyond to support me every step of the way. The peaceful setting made it easier to focus…”
a year ago · Wimberley
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“I love Nova so freaking much. Nova has saved my life in more ways than one. I was hopeless and had no solution suffering from this disease. The staff there never gave up on me. I was the worst client…”
2 years ago · Austin
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“I know Mark rector is non-binary however it saved my life and it did a good job with CPR and I don't know how aside from staying sober I could ever repay it thank you Mr or Mrs or whatever you're…”
8 months ago · Austin
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“It's been a few years since I was a patient at Nova Recovery Center. Recently I have been reflecting on my time there and how incredibly grateful I am for the experience I had. I have been to 7 rehab…”
2 years ago · Austin
Two curricula, running week by week
Nova runs two structured curricula alongside each other: The Nova Way, twelve blocks of clinical work on the causes and consequences of addiction, and The Nova Promise, a twelve-week 12-step journey built on the Big Book.
Each week builds on the one before it rather than repeating it. Clients work through the physical, emotional, social and legal consequences of substance use, then the patterns underneath them, then what replaces them.
Many clients first complete medical detox in San Antonio, so that they arrive stable and ready for therapy rather than still withdrawing.
- The Nova Way
- Twelve blocks
- The Nova Promise
- Twelve weeks
- Built on
- The Big Book
- Each week
- Study, topics, assignments
The curriculum is the same wherever you start it. Which program you join is the call.
The Nova Way, block by block
Twelve blocks of clinical work. The first takes a week on its own, day by day; the rest run as themes the group returns to as the program goes on.
None of this is a lecture series. Each block is discussion, written work and group reflection on the same theme.
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Block 1: Understanding the impact of substance use
Five days, one consequence at a time. Day 1 is the physical and health consequences, exploring how addiction affects the body and setting wellness goals. Day 2 is the emotional and mental toll. Day 3 assesses how addiction has affected relationships and the steps to heal them. Day 4 addresses job loss, financial struggles and legal issues. Day 5 turns all of it into lessons for a positive future.
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Block 2: Contributing factors to addiction
Emotional and psychological challenges leading to substance use. The role of environmental and social stressors. Financial struggles and employment issues, and their connection to substance use. Navigating legal challenges and moving forward responsibly, and building a comprehensive approach to holistic recovery.
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Block 3: Family, employment and health
Understanding family roles, communication patterns and setting boundaries. Rebuilding relationships and addressing dysfunctional family dynamics. Examining the impact of substance use on work, health and overall well-being, and learning to foster a supportive family environment for recovery.
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Block 4: Childhood and maladaptive coping
Exploring childhood experiences and how they influence addiction. Understanding unhealthy coping mechanisms and their consequences. Learning effective ways to manage emotions without substances, and building the resilience that prevents relapse.
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Block 5: Patterns of behavior
Recognizing addictive behavior cycles and cognitive distortions. Identifying how thought patterns contribute to substance use. Reframing negative thoughts and replacing them with healthier habits.
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Block 6: Recognizing triggers and developing coping strategies
Identifying the social and environmental triggers that contribute to relapse, and understanding how triggers influence behavior and decision-making. Practicing healthy coping mechanisms for stress and cravings, and creating a personalized relapse prevention plan.
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Block 7: Emotional regulation and cognitive-behavioral skills
Learning how thoughts, emotions and actions are connected. Building emotional regulation skills for long-term stability. Establishing healthy routines, self-care and structured habits.
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Block 8: Decision-making and problem solving
Exploring how past decisions have shaped life circumstances. Developing structured problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Applying decision-making techniques to real-life situations.
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Block 9: Transitioning to life after treatment
Preparing for life beyond rehab and building a strong support system. Strengthening communication and time-management skills. Setting goals for personal and professional success.
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Block 10: Strengthening recovery and preventing relapse
Identifying high-risk situations and triggers. Developing advanced relapse prevention strategies. Reinforcing motivation and commitment to sobriety.
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Block 11: Personal growth and self-discovery
Enhancing emotional well-being and self-awareness. Pursuing educational and vocational goals to create a fulfilling future. Exploring spirituality and personal values in recovery.
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Block 12: Purpose and long-term planning
Setting meaningful, long-term recovery goals. Engaging in purposeful activities that align with personal values. Creating a personalized action plan for a successful, sober life.
Twelve blocks is the shape of it, not a queue you wait in.
Where you join depends on what you need, and the assessment decides that.
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The 12-step program here
Overcoming addiction involves more than stopping drug use; it means healing the mind, body and spirit. Our 12-step program integrates the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous with clinically guided discussion and practical recovery work, across a 12-week curriculum of weekly themes.
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What each week contains
- Big Book study sessions: in-depth exploration of the 12 steps, guided discussion, and real-life application.
- Clinical recovery topics: examining personal experiences, emotional responses and behavior patterns.
- Practical assignments: writing exercises, group reflections and guided meditation that reinforce recovery principles.
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Why it is weekly
Each week builds on the last, which is what fosters self-awareness, accountability and personal growth. The four themes repeat across the twelve weeks on purpose: the reinforcement is the method, not filler.
The Nova Promise, week by week
Twelve weeks, built on four themes that each come round three times: alcoholism and the solution, daily disciplines, surrender and action, and growth and purpose.
The repetition is deliberate. Each pass goes deeper into the same ground, which is how the steps are meant to be worked rather than read once.
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Week 1: Alcoholism and the solution
Understanding addiction as a disease. Admitting powerlessness and identifying the mental obsession of alcoholism. Exploring the importance of hope and willingness in recovery.
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Week 2: Daily disciplines
Developing structured habits that support sobriety. Recognizing signs of relapse and staying in touch with Step 1. Implementing nightly reviews and personal accountability.
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Week 3: Surrender and action
Learning the difference between surrender and compliance. Breaking free from self-will and control through the Third Step. Taking a fearless moral inventory (Step 4).
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Week 4: Growth and purpose
Confessing and sharing past wrongs through Step 5. Becoming willing to let go of defects of character (Steps 6 and 7). Preparing to make amends and seeking reconciliation (Steps 8 and 9).
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Week 5: Alcoholism and the solution, reinforced
Revisiting the disease concept of addiction. Strengthening spiritual foundations and willingness. Identifying triggers and rationalizations that lead to relapse.
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Week 6: Daily disciplines, reinforced
Understanding the mental obsession and learning relapse prevention strategies. Practicing Step 10, the daily personal inventory. Strengthening self-awareness through nightly reflection.
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Week 7: Surrender and action, reinforced
Re-examining the importance of surrender in recovery. Exploring resentment, fear and behavior assessments (Step 4). Developing meditation and mindfulness techniques.
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Week 8: Growth and purpose, reinforced
Releasing deep-seated resentments and emotional baggage. Making direct amends and practicing forgiveness (Steps 8 and 9). Cultivating a sense of freedom and fulfillment in recovery.
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Week 9: Alcoholism and the solution, final pass
Strengthening understanding of powerlessness and unmanageability. Identifying personal experiences of insanity and delusion in addiction. Deepening spiritual connection for long-term recovery.
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Week 10: Daily disciplines, final pass
Enhancing self-discipline, accountability and relapse prevention skills. Practicing Step 11, seeking conscious contact with a higher power. Creating a sustainable personal recovery plan.
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Week 11: Surrender and action, final pass
Exploring life beyond addiction treatment and transition strategies. Recognizing personal strengths and areas for continued growth. Focusing on self-acceptance and a lifetime commitment to recovery.
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Week 12: Growth and purpose, final pass
Strengthening spiritual growth and emotional resilience. Preparing for sponsorship and offering support to others (Step 12). Defining personal purpose and mission in long-term sobriety.
Twelve weeks of this runs alongside everything else, not instead of it.
Ask on the call how the two curricula fit around the program you are considering.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Program
How is the treatment program structured?
Around twelve themed blocks that clients work through week by week, each building on the one before it. They move from the effects of substance use on health, relationships, work and the law, through the factors that contributed to it, family and childhood patterns, triggers and coping, emotional regulation and decision-making, and end on life after treatment, relapse prevention and long-term planning.
What is covered in the first week?
The first block looks at the impact of substance use: day one on physical and health consequences and setting wellness goals, then emotional and mental health, then relationships, then work and legal consequences, and finally turning those consequences into a plan for what comes next.
Do I start with detox?
Many clients complete medical detox first so that they arrive stable and able to take part in therapy. Whether you need it, and where, is decided from a clinical assessment rather than in advance.
Which therapies are used?
This section covers them individually: individual drug counseling, group counseling, educational lectures, H&I meetings and peer recovery support, alongside gender-specific treatment, trauma-informed practices, relapse prevention planning, the family program and fitness in recovery. Each has its own page describing what it involves.
Is this covered by insurance?
Our admissions team will check your benefits with your insurer and tell you what they say, at no cost and with no obligation. What is covered depends on your specific plan rather than on which therapies are involved.
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