The Power of De-Stressing in Recovery May Begin with These 5 Things
Stress management is something people may take for granted they can do on a regular basis. Until it is no longer an option to make
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Stress management is something people may take for granted they can do on a regular basis. Until it is no longer an option to make
Guided meditation is one way people can experience peace in rehab and recovery. Many people use meditation to cultivate inner peace, awareness, and to quiet
Trauma-informed care is only one of many ways to offer support for people in recovery from addiction. This effective pathway looks at addiction from the
We now understand much more about the human body than we once did, but there are still many mysteries to be uncovered that may help
Flashbacks are a common symptom of post-traumatic stress, and the occurrence of these episodes can be debilitating and affect a person’s quality of life. Many
The term “trauma-informed” may come up often if you are looking for a new doctor, therapist, or addiction recovery program. Trauma-informed care is a philosophical
Everyone experiences panic at some point or another. Panic is a natural reaction to intense danger or emergency situations, and can even help in some
The older we get, the more difficult it becomes to find and maintain healthy friendships. In childhood, life revolves around our friends. As we become
From a young age, most of us have been encouraged to read by parents and teachers to expand our knowledge of the world and improve
The practice of being present, also known as mindfulness, is advocated for by doctors and spiritual practitioners alike. Many mental health struggles such as anxiety
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Dear Renewal Lodge Visitors,
My name is John Bruna, co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute, and more importantly, a grateful member of the recovery community. I am incredibly fortunate to have found my recovery in 1984. Of course, I did not achieve continuous recovery through willpower or my own efforts, but through the guidance and caring support of countless others that selflessly taught me how to live through the 12 Steps.
My journey of recovery brought this once homeless, shame-based, traumatized, insecure young man to a life far beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I discovered self-worth, the joy of helping others, the gifts of parenting and grandparenting, and most importantly the ability to live a meaningful and purposeful life with integrity.
One of the greatest gifts of recovery is that I have the opportunity to give back and help others discover their self-worth, dignity, and the skills to fully live lives that they find truly meaningful. This is the inspiration for developing the skills of Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) to meet the needs of new generations struggling with alcohol and other substance use disorders. MIR is a set of evidence-based skills designed to help people fully integrate their tools of recovery in ways that are personalized, practical, and in alignment with their deepest values.
While we train counselors and therapists throughout the United States and abroad, I personally have chosen to work directly with the amazing team and clients at Renewal Lodge to develop the model MIR 12-step program for the nation. I choose Renewal Lodge because of the vision of its mission and the dedication of its team. Renewal Lodge is an extremely rare environment in which the staff embodies the very mindfulness and 12-step practices and skills they offer their clients. The results have been beyond my expectations. It is an honor to be here and I treasure my personal time with every client I meet.
With Gratitude,