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Reunion Residents Hit the Trails
We just finished hiking .9 miles of the 40 possible miles of paths in the Mission Trails Regional Park. Although considered a mere stroll by some, it was enough for our small group. We had set out at 10:45 and by 11:15 had completed a loop trail, successfully reaching a “summit” and a treacherous downhill to return to civilization. The purpose was not to traverse vast areas or to accomplish a long set goal. This little band of... (more...)
Celebrations
I can find a reason to celebrate every day at work. Life gives us small moments, those little tidbits of glee, a smile here, a connection there. Often it is the success of others I applaud with enthusiasm. Each day at Reunion, San Diego, a residential addiction treatment facility, is a lesson in the courage of others and the monumental effect of taking continual small steps towards recovery. At the end of their stay, a resident has... (more...)
Addiction Problems During the Holiday Season, with Dr. Priya Chaudhri
Dr. Priya Chaudhri, Clinical Director at Reunion San Diego, our 6 bed drug and alcohol rehab facility, was a recent guest on San Diego Living, a morning news show. She spoke with Mark Bailey about addiction problems during the holiday season. Dr. Chaudhri talked about the triggers that can escalate at this time. Resources for people seeking information about these topics were discussed. Reunion San Diego, is... (more...)
Sexual Health in Addiction Recovery
-Chris O’Connor, Activities Director reflects on a presentation at our professional networking events about sexual health in recovery groups. The speaker for The Loop event hosted by Practical Recovery is Doug Braun-Harvey, MFT, CGP, CST. His dynamic approach eases the anxiousness when the subject of sexual health is brought up. Oh hell, anything sexual. We all look straight ahead as he says the word pornographic, start squirming... (more...)
Playfulness in Addiction Recovery
Sometimes we overlook the most basic therapy there is. Playfulness. While this is not to suggest that being playful is a replacement for traditional addiction treatment or medication that may be necessary to a person’s wellbeing, it definitely helps. It is an antidote to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Play helps us improve our social skills and can heal emotional wounds. It connects us to others. Something so simple, yet... (more...)
SMART Recovery Meeting
Nineteen people are seated in a circle in the small lobby of a local psychologist’s office. This group is attending a SMART Recovery meeting, a not-for-profit, donation based, self-help organization that teaches how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions and actions with the goal of working towards long-term satisfactions and quality of life. It is a non 12 step, alternative to AA that gives people tools to help empower themselves... (more...)
Halloween Pumpkin Carving :)
Today at Reunion the residents went on a beautiful local hike which everyone found very enjoyable. Upon return, in preparation for Halloween, we all carved pumpkins and baked pumpkin seeds. One expressed how he forgot how much fun pumpkin carving was and one had never done it at all! Nevertheless, all turned out wonderful. Lastly, dinner was a picnic at Torrey Pines... (more...)
Self Empowering Addiction Treatment (video)
The following is a video on self-empowering, non-12-step addiction treatment featuring our Program Director, Dr. Tom Horvath. Enjoy! Read more
Journal Writing in Addiction Treatment
-Chris O’Connor, our Therapeutic Activities Director shares how journal writing can help people in drug and alcohol rehab and tells us how she brought it to our residents at Reunion San Diego, our non 12 step self empowering addiction treatment center. Thanks Chris! I finally found an unconditional friend, available 24/7, who always comes back for more, no matter what I say. It is my journal. I’ve scribbled words so... (more...)
Sunday Activity at Reunion
This Sunday was a very relaxing day. It began with some fun golfing at Lomas Santa Fe. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and had a great time. For the evening, we went to a beautiful restaurant named Humphrey’s Grill. The dinning experience was very warm and the staff was very pleasant. All of our dinners were exceptional, varying from sea food and steak to wonderful ice cream pie. Chelsea Hurt: Resident Assistant Read more