Renewal Lodge treats adult men and women in a dual diagnosis setting.
Guided by our mission to serve, Renewal Lodge delivers individualized care in a dual diagnosis setting.
Renewal Lodge is The Nation’s Only Mindfulness In Recovery (MIR)® Program.
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Our Alumni express the experience, strength and hope we share for future generations to come.
Honoring Gale Standen, our Family & Training Institute reflects our commitment to clinical innovation and excellence.
Mindfulness helps our clients awaken to their mental, emotional, and physical potential.
Inspiring. Life-Changing. Meaningful. These are some of the words used to describe the Renewal Lodge Family Program.
We create discharge and aftercare plans that promote individualized attention to the unique needs of every client.
We help our clients establish skills that improve resilience, self-confidence, and a deeper connection with the gifts of recovery.
The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5, identifies substance abuse disorders as a category of mental illness. And 9.2 million Americans with a substance use disorder have a co-occurring mental illness. That means
Emotional intelligence is a necessary skill for managing your recovery. It helps you understand the sources of your addictions, respond constructively to your triggers and manage cravings. Moreover, it furthers your growth in every area of your life. Developing this
Developing your emotional intelligence in recovery can help you thrive in every aspect of your life. This skill increases your resilience in the world. It helps you face challenges and balance the highs and lows of recovery. With emotional intelligence,
The brain is a remarkably adaptable organ. It learns certain patterns and repeats them automatically so that you don’t have to think about everything that you do. However, it can take time to reverse unhealthy patterns that have been reinforced
What is Mindfulness? “Mindfulness is not just being present in the moment. Mindfulness is how am I present in the moment in a way that aligns with my values? Knowing what I’m doing, why I’m doing it, whether it’s healthy
Depression and Addiction: What kind of Treatment Do You Need? Substance use disorder — whether from alcohol or drugs — can often look like deep depression when in reality it is just severe alcoholism. On the other hand, someone with
For many individuals, anxiety disorder is also present with substance use disorder. Anxiety symptoms like dysphoria, irritability, and feeling agitated or overwhelmed can be experienced initially in response to withdrawal symptoms. But once sober, anxiety can become obsessive and even
While the specific goals of addiction treatment are different for everyone, the overarching objective is to sustain recovery. However, a single course of treatment is not always enough to prevent relapse, which has a rate of up to 60% within
Most people associate rehab with getting clean. While quitting drugs is essential to addiction recovery, it’s not the only important element for achieving and sustaining sobriety. You are much more than your addiction. Therefore, your treatment program must address all
Have you ever heard someone brag about their alcohol tolerance? When it takes you more drinks to get buzzed, you may feel as though you have some control over your drinking. However, alcohol tolerance is a sign that you are
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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,
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Philip Hensarling serves as the Executive Director of Renewal Lodge. Philip has served Burning Tree Programs for over 6 years which roles include Admissions and Corporate Director of Utilization Management. Philip is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDCI) and alumni of Burning Tree Ranch. He is also pursuing his Bachelors of Healthcare Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. Philip specializes in insurance contracting and negotiations. His goal is to make quality treatment more accessible to those suffering from the disease of addiction. He has a passion for running and loves his lab mix Murray.
Dr. Carlos Tirado serves as the Medical Director for Renewal Lodge. He is board certified in general and addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and addiction medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Tirado attended medical school at The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center and completed his residency in general psychiatry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Tirado received specialty training in addiction psychiatry and research at the internationally prestigious Center for Studies on Addiction at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Tirado is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Peter Piraino, LMSW, LCDC, LISAC, serves as Executive Clinical Director for Renewal Lodge and CEO of Burning Tree Programs. Responsible for executing the vision of Burning Tree’s philosophy of excellence, Peter’s primary goal is to help as many clients as possible gain access to the treatment they need. A clinician by training, Peter incorporates sound, ethical business practices to help inform the organization of its duties to the greater community. By placing the needs of his staff and company ahead of his own, Peter leads with a team approach that continues to inspire the mission of Burning Tree Programs. A proud father, Peter and his wife count six dogs amongst their family members.
