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.
PTSD and alcoholism are two distinct yet interconnected conditions that have a significant impact on individuals’ lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychological condition that arises from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, while alcoholism is a chronic and progressive addiction
Alcohol use damages the body and mind in many complex ways, including the depletion of vital vitamins and minerals. The lifestyle of heavy drinkers can contribute to nutrient deficiency, as can the decreased function of organs and bodily systems that
The physical consequences of heavy alcohol use, such as liver damage and high blood pressure, are well known. Alcohol use at any level, however, is also bad news for the brain and affects men and women in different ways. Even
Alcohol addiction can be a difficult and painful disorder to suffer from, but alcohol rehab offers a chance for those suffering to make a positive change in their lives. It provides patients with the opportunity to break free from alcohol
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
Getting someone into treatment can be challenging. But different circumstances warrant different approaches to getting someone into treatment. It basically all comes down to willingness. Is your loved one or friend willing to go to treatment? If they are willing,
According to a 2017 survey, roughly 1.6 million American adults reported using meth during the past year. In 2016, the average age of new users was a little over 23 years old. A study supported by the National Institute of
For those who struggle with substance abuse and substance use disorder, the DIY approach to getting clean and staying sober is very common, but it is also rarely effective. Many drug addicts and alcoholics still feel they can stop doing what
It is not uncommon to come across individuals who are abusing alcohol but do not realize or acknowledge that they have a problem. Sometimes their loved ones make them go through an alcohol treatment and rehab program, but they soon
If your picture of an alcoholic is someone who blacks out every night and does not know where they were the next morning, you are looking at only part of the picture. While many people who suffer from alcohol use
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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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