The Alumni Reunion!
What does Pavillon’s Extended Care program do? And who is it for? The Extended Care program at Pavillon helps to: strengthen one’s recovery when recovery by itself is in decline; address patterns of recovery and relapse when they are repeating over time; manage the complexity some people experience that routine treatment does not usually provide. … Continued
Family visitation can be both a wonderful thing and an important opportunity. But how so? And in what ways? Photo Credit: Natalie Pedigo, Unsplash Well, family visitation can help start the process of normalizing both the new that is special and also the new that is every-day and mundane. Sometimes life is a little harder and … Continued
Alcoholism and drug addiction rarely develop in social isolation. After all, people rarely exist in social isolation. In treatment settings we see the reality of the social embeddedness of this disease in the reactions of the patient and family members to the opportunity for change. Change can be hard even when it’s desired. After all, … Continued
One of the greatest health issues plaguing our society, identified by the World Health Organization as “the biggest health epidemic of the 21st century” is stress leading to burnout. It is believed to cost Americans up to $300 billion per year in healthcare costs, both personal and business. It impacts every part of your physical, … Continued
Have you ever wondered if there are any medications that are not addictive, and can also help with an alcohol use disorder? Some of the most reliable, useful, and brief information sources for details of this kind, written for the public, are found at the: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) National Institute … Continued
Many who reach the jumping off point for recovery are at a loss as to how to get started. For years they’ve tried to quit but were unable to. Now that a crisis (physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual) has precipitated a desperate need to stop using, they feel alone and lost. If they are fortunate … Continued
Part of the recovery process is learning about ourselves, re-starting our personal spirituality, and finding a spiritual higher power. This is not always easy work and we would often much rather focus on something other than our inner work. If the distraction of technology is available, it is easy to turn away from this challenging, … Continued
The idea of self-care may be a foreign concept for many. That is certainly true of MANY people in early recovery. Often, we do not know our “self” very well yet and have no idea what “care” that self may need. Others may think that someone else is supposed to take “care” of them or … Continued
Change can be good, or bad. Change can be beautiful, or ugly. Or in-between. Or maybe even neither. Change can mean taking a break from action, so that we make the space to preserve the good. It seems like the universe exists in such a way that things at rest tend to fall apart, disorganize, … Continued
Pavillon’s annual alumni reunion is coming up soon! Plan to attend! We’re back on campus this year. This gives alumni and staff a chance to visit and connect in person, outside of the virtual world. For Pavillon staff, the alumni reunion has meant a great deal over the years. Some of the things the reunion … Continued