The rebuilding program is very spiritual but not scriptural. There is acknowledgment of a higher power, but the concept is not further defined because participants come from varied faith backgrounds. Facilitators begin each session with centering and lighting a three-wick candle. The three wicks symbolize the individual, the group, and the higher power. There is a one-hour presentation by team members that draws from both source material and life experience.
Participants then break into small groups, each led by a facilitator.
Participants are mixed by age and sex because each brings a different perspective to the small group. They stay with the same group throughout all 10 weeks to maintain continuity and to build trust. Anything discussed within a small group stays within the group. Members of the small groups are encouraged to keep in touch between sessions. Many people maintain the friendships they develop during the seminars long after they finish.