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High-functioning drug addicts and alcoholics are people who have a substance use disorder but can still manage their day-to-day activities. The stereotypical addict or alcoholic
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High-functioning drug addicts and alcoholics are people who have a substance use disorder but can still manage their day-to-day activities. The stereotypical addict or alcoholic
Channing Neary, a defense attorney in Austin, said she lost three clients recently from drug overdoses. As one of the most prominent attorneys who specializes
For families with a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol, daily life often revolves around worry, anger, and fear. Addiction affects the entire family
The number of adults (age 25 and up) living with their parents is higher than ever before. Economic issues like high costs of living, student
When clients leave treatment to return to their lives in the world, many find comfort and guidance through participating in 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics
At the beginning of a person’s recovery journey, there’s likely to be some changes—both small and large—that take some getting used to. Since substances can
Life’s going to throw a lot of different curveballs our way, but one of the hardest can be depression. Depression is one of the leading
The best part about our story is that it’s unique to our own experience, thoughts, feelings and life lessons; nobody else on this Earth has
Families are an integral part of a person’s journey of healing in recovery. With the right resources, they can often be very helpful to them
Dealing with chronic conditions to alleviate pain can be difficult. While people who smoke have declined, the amount of chronic pain is higher than ever.
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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,