Hawaiian Addiction Treatment and the Family: Ho'oponopono

Addiction hurts many people. Not just the addicted person themselves, but also their family, friends, and loved ones. When beginning treatment for addiction, one has many aspects that need healing. There is a type of Hawaiian therapy which is called Ho'oponopono. This powerful word literally means "to make things right". The Hawaiians believe that it is important to make things right, not only with those whom you have current relationships (family, friends and loved ones), but also with your ancestors. Ho'oponopono is a process by which the family is brought together and the things that are not "right" are worked through in a highly experiential session. It is a powerful and moving experience. It is also the beginning of healing for the addicted person and their family.

The only drug rehab in the world with an offering of this ancient Hawaiian therapy is Paradise Recovery, located on the island of Oahu. It's time for all of us to make things right.

"I" AM THE "I"

"I" AM THE "I"
OWAU NO KA "I"


"I" come forth from the void into light,
Pua mai au mai ka po iloko o ka malamalama,

"I" am the breath that nurtures life,
Owau no ka ha, ka mauli ola,

"I" am that emptiness, that hollowness beyond all consciousness,
Owau no ka poho, ke ka'ele mawaho a'e o no ike apau.

The "I", the Id, the All.
Ka I, Ke Kino Iho, na Mea Apau.

"I" draw my bow of rainbows across the waters,
Ka a'e au i ku'u pi'o o na anuenue mawaho a'e o na kai a pau,

The continuum of minds with matters.
Ka ho'omaumau o na mana'o ame na mea a pau.

"I" am the incoming and outgoing of breath,
Owau no ka "Ho", a me ka "Ha"

The invisible, untouchable breeze,
He huna ka makani nahenahe,

The undefinable atom of creation.
Ka "Hua" huna o Kumulipo.

"I" am the "I".
Owau no ka "I".

Hawaiian Addiction Treatment

A Hawaiian kupuna, a wise elder, works with clients and teaches them ancient Hawaiian values and health practices. Some of you will want to receive a Hawaiian blessing from the kupuna! Our kupuna has indicated that the location of our home, between Diamond Head and Koko Head, the "life-blood" of the island of Oahu is uniquely situated in a well-regarded place of healing, according to the ancient Hawaiians. We take full advantage of the location and unique healing properties of the "aina" or Hawaiian land. We work closely with Hawaiian organic farmers in providing the best organically grown fruits and vegetables from Hawaii.
Therapeutically, we incorporate a Hawaiian family therapy technique called, “ho’oponopono,” or “making things right" in select cases, along with traditional family therapy.