During the ‘Acceptance Stage’, participants are introduced to other participants and facilitators in order to form the team. During this stage, participants are required to consolidate their thoughts on why they have chosen to attend the course and define what outcomes they seek to achieve.

During the ‘resistance stage’, participants often experience remorse or regret for their previous actions, as their behaviours are cross-referenced against their values. Participants who make it through this portion of the program are statistically likely to make it through to its completion. This stage is an important aspect of the program. It aligns with the efforts to increase people’s willingness to accept accountability and responsibility.

The ‘self-awareness stage’ is designed to allow participants to re-imagine their identity and purpose based on a reconfirmed understanding of their values. During this stage individuals will be challenged to define who it is they are. This stage places emphasis on people defining themselves by their values instead of their previous beliefs, professions, affiliations, or behaviours.

During the ‘choice stage’ participants are required to define their decisions moving forward and commit to the outcome. It is common during this stage for participants to experience feelings of elation, camaraderie and positivity. Group sessions are run in order to assist other participants with designing a positive plan to move forward.

Participants are encouraged to act on their commitments and re-engage with society and their surrounding communities. This requires a personal commitment to maintain positive values and behaviours and detach from other influences that might detract from them achieving their goals.