How We Structure Our Residents' Days In an earlier issue, I discussed the importance of introducing balance into the lives of our residents, bringing them down from a state of trauma and stress to a place where they can calmly and assertively live better lives. We do this by emphasizing a different aspect of balance each day of the week. Over the next few months, I’ll take you through each day of a resident’s week, what we focus on that day and why, sharing some examples of how that focus might play out for our residents. As you might imagine, there are Biblical truths underpinning each day’s focus; I’ll delve more deeply into those as well. Meanwhile, here’s a quick overview of each day’s theme: We start our week on Sunday, with the theme of “Spiritual Health,” focusing on rest, healing and hope. This day is foundational to everything else that we do at the ranch. On Mondays, “Outdoor Day,” we focus on nature and God’s creation. Tuesdays we call “Therapy Day,” dedicated to trauma-focused counseling on site. Wednesdays we have “Physical Health Day,” when we focus on physical well-being, including any doctor's appointments as needed. Thursdays we turn the focus on relationships with “Relational Health Day,” and on Fridays, “Life Skills Day,” we help residents develop the life skills they may lack from having been trafficked. We end the week on Saturday with the theme, “Enjoy Life Day,” giving our residents the opportunity to enjoy new hobbies and experiences. I pray that you consider approaching your own week with this kind of intentionality to bring better balance and relationship with the Lord into your own life. |
