Don’t Carry Shame Into the New Year

By Caileigh Smith, MC, LAC Have you ever sent the wrong text message to the exact wrong person? I have. In fact, I did it recently. I sent a message about a person TO THAT person—the horror! The consequence? Well, besides being cut from that person’s Christmas card list, I… Read More

3 Tips for Staying Sober Through the Holidays

By: Kelli Wagner, Behavioral Health Technician, The Meadows Christmas carols, the spirit of giving, joy and laughter; this is what the holidays are all about...right? Read More

The Heart of a Healer

The following is a transcript of the speech read on behalf of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare CEO Sean Walsh at the 2016 Gratitude for Giving Breakfast Awards Ceremony. Sean was recognized with the Compassion Award. I want to start by apologizing for not being able to attend the Gratitude for Giving… Read More

Sean Walsh on Fear and Faith in Recovery

The Meadows CEO Sean Walsh recently sat down with Dan Griffin for a conversation on faith, spirituality, relationships, leadership, and recovery as part of Dan’s “Men in Recovery” video series. In the interview, Sean talks about his childhood trauma, and how the biggest turning point… Read More

Nine Books for The New Year

Are you hoping to make a fresh start in the New Year? Or maybe take some additional steps along an already well-worn path of self-discovery, recovery, and healing? These books— and in some instances accompanying workshops—can help you identify and move beyond your emotional roadblocks. Read More

The Freedom of Recovery

By Dr. David Anderson, The Meadows Executive Director Last week, on the Meadows campus, we dedicated a new flagpole and flag. It gave us an opportunity to honor and show appreciation for members of the Armed Services and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of free nations and… Read More

10 Ways to Have Fun and Stay Sober This Summer

Sober life can be filled with fun in the sun, so take advantage of all life has to offer this summer. Here are ten ideas to help you put some spice into sober life. 1. Take a Joke: LOL! There’s nothing like humor to soothe the soul. Grab a bunch… Read More

5 Ways to Embrace Recovery at Family Gatherings

Home for the holidays means different things to different people. For many of us, it means resorting back to our younger self when we were living under our parent’s roof. We tend to revert back to our childhood roles, even if these roles were dysfunctional and never served us well. Read More

Sobriety and the Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety

By Heidi Kinsella, MA, LMHCA, NCC, ASATFamily Counselor, Gentle Path at The Meadows After news of the sudden death of actor and comedian Robin Williams, I was amazed by the impact this incident was having on people. I read post after post from my friends on… Read More

“Music for Recovery” Comes to Dawn and The Meadows!

Sunday, 1/26/14, Kathy Moser and her merry music makers came to The Meadows. Kathy has been working with recovering communities for the past several years bringing “Music for Recovery” to enhance patients’ treatment experiences by exploring creativity in music. Kathy is an award-winning songwriter, performer, and teaching/artist who has… Read More