INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL COMPONENTS them.

I need to disclose my deepest secrets to my peers so that I

can find the right ways of dealing with them. By opening myself
INTRODUCTION up for others to see through me, I will be free from my own
Intelligence and spirituality ultimately follow the same path. By demons and let others guide and help me though my ordeals.
embracing intellect to its fullest extent, one will eventually arrive
at a sense of spirituality. Our actions are governed by intelligence; REFLECTION
we achieve the bets results when we make the most intelligent Where else but in our common grounds can I find such a
decisions. mirror?
There is no better place to disclose my feelings than in a place full
SPIRITUALITY IN TC of people with similar experiences where I feel safe and free from
Spirituality is any action or activity that reflects or brings prejudices. People are here for different reason but with a
out the goodness in a man. Spirituality in TCMP is designed to common problem. It is easy to identify with somebody who is
respond to the inner longing of residents to find greater faith going through the same experience as me.
where they can anchor themselves within their struggle to find
meaning to their existence. REFLECTION
It summarizes a man’s relationship with himself, others SELF-REALIZATION
and the Supreme Being. The spiritual component provides the GROWTH
residents with activities that would help them explore the meaning SELF-WORTH
and purpose of their existence and their particular place in the
world. SELF-REALIZATION
“Here together , I can appear to myself not as the giant of muy
INTELLECTUAL COMPONENT dreams not the dwarf of my fears, but as a person part of the
The intellectual component on the other hand responds to whole with my share in its purpose.”
the natural human characteristics of yearning for knowledge in When I start to understand myself better. I began to realize how
order to attain a higher level of understanding. all my negative behaviors came to be. It is easier to deal with
Providing worthwhile opportunities for learning/ something when we understand its roots. I will learn not to look at
education will facilitate regaining their human quality and self- myself as too big or too small to handle with all my worries. I will
respect thereby making self-realization - that being law-abiding learn that I will deal with them as a person among others who are
and productive, both during their stay in the facility and their united together to help each other by relating our similar attitudes
eventual release in the society’s mainstream is the real essence and behaviors.
and measure of development.
GROWTH
THE TC PHILOSOPHY In this ground, I can take root and grow
The TC Philosophy is recited daily during the Morning I realize that this environment can help me overcome any
meeting. It embodies all the challenges and aspirations of most mistakes and start a new life. I can anchor myself in this
residents who feel alienated and the desire to overcome the community to foster permanent change.
imposed limitations on their freedom and find their own place
where they could feel safe and welcome. SELF-WORTH
It acknowledges the importance of fellowship in shaping Not alone anymore as in death, but alive to myself and to others.
one’s behaviour and motivating one’s fortitude of helping himself I begin to believe in my ability to overcome all my challenges and
and others. It likewise serves as his anchors in times of emotional give out all my best for myself and others. I also believe in my
turmoil which he can always go back to and reflect. ability to be of help to others who are in similar situation.

SURRENDER TC UNWRITTEN PHILOSOPHIES

I am here because there is no, refuge, finally from myself.
I am where I am right now because I admit that something wrong HONESTY
with my life that I have no control over. I admit that I need the A lot of residents continue to live in a lie without the fear of its
help of higher power and of others to bring positive change in my consequences. The virtue points out the importance of truth and
life its relevance to recovery.

SELF DISCLOSURE
Until I confront myself in the eyes and hearts of others, I
am running. Until I suffer them to share my secrets, I have no RESPONSIBLE LOVE AND CONCERN
safety from them. Afraid to be known, I can neither know myself The residents will learn how to give and accept criticisms without
or any other; I will be alone. I now know that unless I come out in the resentment. Bonded by trust and confidence , the residents
the open and admit my mistakes, I will be forever running from
know that mistakes need to be corrected if the aim is to bring the Sometimes, we become so wrapped up in our own status or
other towards behavioural change. positions in life that we tend to forget to develop relationships
with the people around us. We should cultivate our personal
TO BE AWARE IS TO BE ALIVE abilities before we scale the ladder to success.
Residents learn to be conscious of what is going on in the
environment. In TC, minor attitudes are engrossed to prevent
major attitudinal problems to arise. COMPENSATION IS VALID
A reward for working hard is well deserved. We get what we put
TRUST IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT into.
There will be no change if there is no honesty and disclosure.
Before doing so, trust be must be established. One should believe FORGIVENESS
that the program can help him. In doing so, he will learn to accept
the program and use its tools to evoke changes in himself. To accept what has been done, move on and get over the hurt and
gives us feeling of inner peace and happiness. Failure to get over
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR, YOU MIGHT JUST the pains will pin us down and stunt our progress.
GET IT
Man by nature is ambitious. We never get contented with what we HUMILITY
have. We want more, even if having so would lead us to commit To humble one’s self before others is a laudable virtue. We are
mistakes. We should learn to appreciate what we have and use it often enveloped by pride that it is difficult for us to lower
to better ourselves. ourselves and admit our inadequacies and limitations. By doing
so, we develop a fair insight about ourselves thus giving us the
NO FREE LUNCH challenge tom improve ourselves.
In reality, nothing really comes easy. If we aim for something, we
have to work for it. There is no pride getting something the easy YOU ARE ALONE CAN-DO IT, BUT YOU CAN’T DO IT
way. It is hard to let go of something that we laboured for. Change ALONE
will not come if we will just wait for it to happen. We have to Oftentimes, we feel invincible and indispensable knowing that
make it happen. certain tasks can only be accomplished by us. We don’t realize
that we have certain limitations that without the help of others, the
YOU CAN’T KEEP IT UNLESS YOU GIVE IT AWAY burden will be too great for us. We should learn to reach out for
Knowledge or learning is better appreciated if shared with others. help and admit our weaknesses.
Something becomes valuable if used to help others make positive
changes in their lives. Helping others help us in the process as we PRIDE IN QUALITY
start to feel good about ourselves. Time flies so fast that we tend to hurry in everything we do. We
lose our focus and do things haphazardly just for the sake of
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND completion. We should aways seek for quality in our work. The
Whatever you do unto others will be done unto you. Any good product of our labor speaks of our attitude towards life in general.
deed will be rewarded while evil deeds will be punished in the
end. We should always be mindful of our actions as they are the FEELINGS DON’T THINK
parameters of how we will be judged on the end. We usually react impulsively to things around us because of our
feelings. Before we can even think , an action has already been
ACT AS IF done. Everything starts in the minds. If we think before we act,
Learning and accepting the Tc program is not easy. Most residents chances are, we will behave with contempt as we have analyzed
feel resistant towards it. This philosophy teaches the residents to the process before the action.
go with the flow as a way of compliance. In the process, they will
learn to embrace it and the behaviour will soon become natural. GUILT SKILLS
One of the underlying reasons for depression is guilt. It is a
UNDERSTAND RATHER THAN BE UNDERSTOOD feeling of shame and self -blame. If a guilt feelings remains
It is sometimes common for us to be selfish. We find it hard to unresolved, it can be turned inwards, thus resulting to self-
admit our mistakes hence we tend to blame everybody but inflicted harm.
ourselves. We expect everyone around us to understood our
wrong doings, but we seldom try to understand others. HANG TOUGH
Understanding others is a virtue because it speaks of humility and Sometimes, we feel that there is no end to our miseries, and we
patience. If we take the first step to know where others are coming feel helpless and hopeless. No matter how dim life seems to be,
from, there would be lesser conflicts in relationships. there is always hope. In every problem is a solution. Every
problem is a learning experience that would make us tougher in
PERSONAL GROWTH BEFORE VESTED STATUS dealing with life challenges.
YOU ARE YOUR BROTHER’S KEEPER 04 SEMINARS SERIES ON VARIED GAMES
In TC, each one is responsible for the other members of the
community. The failure of one is the failure of all. This gives all THE DEBATE
the residents a sense of responsibility in shepherding others. The DURATION: 1-2 hours/once a month
success of the program is reflection of how one cares for the the PARTICIPANTS: 20-30 Residents, Facilitator
other. The debate is introduced to provide the residents the
opportunity to learn how to reason ably and put together
THEME/ CONCEPT OF THE DAY arguments in a logical manner. This is also an exercise on how to
It refers to a word or saying that will serve as guide for the listen and formulate ideas and demonstrate a broader
community to ponder upon in relation to their day-to-day understanding of certain issues. It gives the participants certain
interactions and behaviours. It is elaborated during the Morning insights on other is opinions which may be opposite to their own
Meeting by some members of the community to emphasize its
relevance and how it can stimulate the residents' thoughts and PROCEDURE
help them change their behaviour into something positive. It can 1 Divide the group into two according to gender or depending
also be taken from the unwritten philosophies. upon the topic for debate.
2 Assign a group of “pro” and the other as “con”.
MEDITATION: DISCOVERING YOUR INNER 3 Choose the first speaker for each group. Each group is given 5
SANCTUARY minutes to gather their thoughts on the issue. Each speaker is
The visualization meditation is used to help an individual given 2 minutes.
establish a practice of moving his attention within, finding his 4 The “pro” group is first to give their opinion on the issue for 2
place of relaxation and peace by contacting his inner wisdom. minutes. A rebuttal for 2 minutes is allotted for the “con” group.
This experience is unique for everyone so much so that one’s 5 The exchange of opinions is allowed for a few minutes more.
experience may be different from the others. Some may Once the majority has spoken, the facilitator will switch the stand
experience visual imagery while the others may not. What is so much so the “pro” will now become the “con and vice versa.
important is to do it the most easy and natural way in order to 6 After the activity , the facilitator will process how the group felt
attain the goal and have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the when they have to defend an issue which is contrary to their
process. After the activity, ask the participants how they feel what beliefs and if they could see the reasonableness of the other’s
have they learned from the experience. arguments? What have they learned from the activity?

MEDITATION GAMES: THE “GRAB BAG”

DURATION: 1-2 hours/once a month The “Grab Bag” is a form of seminar which enhances the
PARTICIPANTS: Residents, Facilitator resident's ability to communicate, analyze ideas and develop
PROCEDURE: insights and themselves with the use of identification with
A facilitator is present to give the instructions to the inanimate objects
participants. Soft background or meditation music can be used.
PROCEDURE
SEMINARS 1. Divide the group into small groups of 10 members with
DURATION: 1-2 hours/once a week one facilitator per group.
PARTICIPANTS: Residents, Facilitator 2. Each facilitator will have a plastic bag/container with
Seminars are activities in TC that provide intellectual different items inside
stimulation and seek personal involvement among the residents. It 3. Without peeping, each resident will grab one item inside
is a way of providing information, improving the residents the bag. He/she will be given 3-5 minutes to tell
speaking and writing abilities and enhancing their listening ability something about the item, describing it as if/he she were
so as to understand all the information being present. the object what is made of and its use.
4. Each resident takes turn until every member of the group
TYPES OF SEMINARS has picked an item and speak.
01 DISCUSSION 5. The facilitator will process the activity and ask the group
Open format and allow for group participation how they feel about the activity and what insights they
have gained
02 DATA SESSIONS
Given specific information and games SATURDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
This activity is held every Saturday as recreational event
03 GAMES purposely to instil fun, humor and entertainment after an intense
Mind expanding activities to elicit thought, creativity, and and hectic week. This gives the residents the chance to let loose
imagination
and socialize. Each static group is assigned to specific task or
presentation to develop talents among the residents.