Alumni Feedback - Pat W. Atlanta, GA
" The Individual and group psychotherapy I received at Hillside Laguna was Excellent !!!" Pat W.
1. What brought you to Hillside Laguna?
Friend
Friend
Other (Please, specify)
2. What factors mattered most to you when looking for a treatment facility? (Select all that apply.)
Privacy, Cell Phone Use Policy, Treatment Program Quality, Location, Family Involvement Program, Spiritual & Holistic Program
2. What factors mattered most to you when looking for a treatment facility? (Select all that apply.)
Privacy, Cell Phone Use Policy, Treatment Program Quality, Location, Family Involvement Program, Spiritual & Holistic Program
Please specify other factors that matter most to you when looking for a treatment facility?
a calm comfortable environment that focuses on over all well being
a calm comfortable environment that focuses on over all well being
3. How long were you at Hillside Laguna? 30, 60 or 90 days? How did length of program work for you ?
60 and am planning to stay 90
60 and am planning to stay 90
4. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your overall experience?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
Describe your experience with Hillside Laguna Life Coaching Skills Program. Integrating back into life after treatment. School, work, Etc.
they have been very helpful in aiding me in my transition back into society.
they have been very helpful in aiding me in my transition back into society.
5. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the accommodations at Hillside Laguna?
(4).
(4).
6. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the food & Meals at Hillside Laguna?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
Describe your experience with food & meals?
very satisfied……. they are accommodating in all my dietary restrictions.
very satisfied……. they are accommodating in all my dietary restrictions.
7. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate staff response and time to any of your requests and any grievances you may have had at Hillside Laguna?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
8. How did staff handle rule infractions? Any examples?
i did not experience any.
i did not experience any.
9. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the skills of Resident Advisors / Staff ?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
10. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the clinical staff ?
(4).
(4).
11. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the medical treatment service by the admitting physicians at Hillside Laguna ?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
12. How helpful were admitting physicians?
I felt he had a genuine interest in my well being and making sure I was fully detoxed.
I felt he had a genuine interest in my well being and making sure I was fully detoxed.
13. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the level of group psychotherapy you received ?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
14. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the level of individual psychotherapy you received ?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
15. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the family program at Hillside Laguna?
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
16. Please, describe your relationship with your significant other or family before and after treatment at Hillside Laguna ?
my relationships are strong contingent on my ability to stay sober.
my relationships are strong contingent on my ability to stay sober.
17. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the non-medical treatment? (12-step meetings, group sessions, other therapeutic exercises, etc.)
(5). (Excellent)
(5). (Excellent)
18. Was the program primarily 12-step-based, or were alternatives offered?
12 step but Smart recovery was offered as well
12 step but Smart recovery was offered as well
19. How strict was treatment? Was it a “tough-love” approach, or was it more permissive?
caring individual approach
caring individual approach
20. What kind of activities and amenities were available? (Gym, yoga, massages,, off-site outings, etc.)
all listed in the question plus amazing outings on weekends. I felt they go above and beyond to show us the fun things we can do in sobriety
all listed in the question plus amazing outings on weekends. I felt they go above and beyond to show us the fun things we can do in sobriety
21. How often were you allowed to use the phone or Internet, watch TV, or do work?
as long as it did not conflict with my program
as long as it did not conflict with my program
22. What was the most memorable aspect of treatment?
rebuilding the relationship with my family
rebuilding the relationship with my family
23. Was spirituality emphasized? If so, how did that make you feel?
it was a personal approach…..I felt comfortable
it was a personal approach…..I felt comfortable
24. Since leaving Hillside Laguna, have you been able to maintain sobriety?
Yes
Yes
25. Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience?
I really believe that the key to my success was the individual attention I received as well as the quiet calm setting
I really believe that the key to my success was the individual attention I received as well as the quiet calm setting