14–21-Day Residential Life-Skills Programme for People in Recovery from Addiction (Non-medical Service)

Recovering from addiction often presents significant challenges, even for people who have already completed the traditional stages of rehabilitation but feel they would benefit from further personal development or fine-tuning their everyday life skills.

For this group, we have developed an exclusive residential programme lasting either 14 or 21 days. Delivered by a qualified team, it is primarily offered abroad in an attractive, high-quality setting. The programme includes full board and a full-day schedule of guided activities conducted in Hungarian, designed to help participants acquire and strengthen the skills needed to sustain recovery. It can play an important part in building a new, more stable life.

What does developing life skills mean?

These programmes focus on practical knowledge and skills for managing everyday challenges outside a hospital setting. For people in recovery, such skills are particularly valuable: they support independence and balanced daily living and can help participants understand and address situations arising from past substance use, such as damaged relationships or emotionally unresolved experiences.

Group workshops and individual conversations address topics such as self-awareness, relationship dilemmas, stress management, mood regulation, effective communication, procrastination and time management, as well as the individual challenges and practical solutions involved in maintaining a structured, disciplined lifestyle.

Five benefits of intensive life-skills training during recovery

1. Greater independence. Developing fundamental life skills supports autonomy and self-confidence.
2. More effective stress management. Healthy coping strategies may help reduce the risk of relapse.
3. Improved communication. Clear and honest self-expression can help rebuild damaged relationships and develop new, healthier ones.
4. A health-conscious lifestyle. Life-skills training also supports the formation of healthier everyday habits.
5. Stronger foundations for recovery. Developing life skills can reinforce and advance recovery and help participants feel better prepared to manage daily life.

Frequently asked questions about the life-skills programme

What is the purpose of the programme?

It aims to support people recovering from addiction through practical tools and techniques, strengthening their independence and self-confidence and contributing to long-term recovery.

What does the programme include?

Participants take part in guided, full-day activities between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., including small-group sessions, individual one-to-one counselling, training sessions and workshops.

Accommodation is provided in a well-equipped four- or five-star hotel arranged by a travel-organising partner, with full board. The intensive programme is delivered by a team of three to four highly qualified support professionals, psychologists and/or counsellors who travel with the group.

Who can take part?

The programme is intended for people recovering from addiction who have already received some form of conventional initial treatment and/or have been abstinent for at least one month.

The duration of abstinence alone is not sufficient to establish eligibility. Participation is preceded by an individual assessment covering psychological and physical stability, withdrawal risk and the level of care required.

Important: The programme does not provide detoxification, emergency psychiatric care, medication-assisted withdrawal management or continuous medical monitoring.

Programme elements

1. Detailed assessment. A comprehensive assessment is conducted during the application process, before departure, to identify appropriate support needs.
2. Interactive activities. Following group travel, participants attend training sessions and workshops, with opportunities for sporting and cultural activities.
3. Opportunities to practise. Participants can acquire and practise new skills in a supportive environment.
4. Ongoing support. Hungarian psychologists and counselling professionals are available throughout the stay.

Applications, group dates and programme fee

Applications are made by email. Groups are planned two or three times a year, generally in late autumn, spring and late summer, subject to sufficient interest. Each group comprises 12–18 participants.

In 2026, the fee for this high-standard programme, including full board, is generally approximately EUR 4,500–5,500 per person, depending on the destination, travel arrangements and programme duration.