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Staff Spotlight – Bart Ross
Bart Ross | Recovery Services Manager What brought you to the field of addiction treatment? What brought you to Hanley? I started going to 12-Step recovery programs in 1987 for my alcohol and drug addiction. After destroying what life I had, I got serious about the...
Forgiveness and Unconditional Love
Bart Ross, Recovery Services Manager God’s love is always unconditional. It doesn’t matter who we are or what we’ve done. This reassurance doesn’t mean that God loves everything that we do. But our Higher Power loves us no matter what. I particularly like the...
Staff Spotlight – Kellye DeBerry
Kellye DeBerry, MA - Alumni Care Coordinator for Center for Women's Recovery (SNAPS) What brought you to the field of addiction treatment? What brought you to Hanley? After I got my master’s in clinical and counseling psychology in Dallas, TX, I started internships...
Soba Soldier (Loyal Soldier)
Bart Ross | Recovery Services Manager The term “loyal soldier” came from a World War II epilogue. Hundreds of soldiers from the Japanese Imperial Army and Navy survived shipwrecks or plane crashes in the Pacific. They found themselves stranded, alone or in small...
Staff Spotlight Joanna Ahern
Joanna Ahern - Alumni Care Coordinator for Center for Men's Recovery (F-troop) at Hanley Center What brought you to the field of addiction treatment? What brought you to Hanley? Before working at Hanley, I worked in the foodservice industry, and my life felt...
Staff Spotlight – Ashley Thompson
Ashely Thompson, Alumni Care Coordinator for Center for Older Adult Recovery What brought you to the field of addiction treatment? What brought you to Hanley? I’m in recovery myself, and I want to help people. Several people who worked at the places where I went to...
How to Talk to Someone About Substance Abuse
A person with a substance use disorder, or SUD, is a person in crisis. Many people who begin taking on the responsibility of talking to someone about substance abuse aren’t necessarily prepared for crisis communication. But, understanding how to approach a person with...
Is Adderall Addictive?
Adderall is one of the most popular ADHD medications prescribed for teens and adults in the U.S. As a stimulant, it’s possible to misuse it. Before taking it or allowing your child to take it, it’s important to know the risks associated with this kind of controlled...
The Power of Female Friendship in Addiction Recovery
Cara Bantom-O’Neill, MS., MCAP, RMHCI | Corporate Director of Alumni Services One of the joys of working at Hanley has been watching the alumni community grow. There is nothing like it. Being a part of the miracle of recovery is a blessing and not something I take for...
A Personal Interpretation of the 12-Steps?
Bart Ross | Recovery Services Manager In December 1934, Bill W. left Towns Hospital sober and began attending Oxford Group meetings. He knew he had to pass on his experience to stay sober himself. He sought out alcoholics at Towns Hospital and Calvary Mission, trying...
Staying Spiritually Healthy
By Lance Woodley, LSW, MSW, Th.M - Clinical Chaplain To understand what it means to stay spiritually healthy, we must first understand what it means to be spiritual. Spirituality is a broad term with intricate nuances based on individual or communal conceptions and...
What Does Alcohol Do to Men’s Bodies?
While alcohol can affect different men in different ways, it’s possible to look at some of the most common effects it has on men as a group. You may be experiencing some of these results through your drinking now. You may know someone who’s experiencing a more severe...
10 Signs of Alcoholism in Seniors
The changes during late adulthood can be dramatic and come on suddenly. It can significantly impact a person’s health, lifestyle, and social connections. These changes can make adjusting to the new normal difficult for someone over 65. They can even create...
Team Spotlight – Dr. Anna Lisa De Lima, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC
Dr. Anna Lisa De Lima, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC Clinical Director, Hanley Center Dr. Anna Lisa De Lima, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, has been proudly named Hanley Center’s Clinical Director. Dr. De Lima brings a wealth of clinical expertise and her well-rounded specialization in trauma...
Exploring Recovery Beyond the 12-Step Program
Cara O’Neill | Corporate Director of Alumni Services Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for the 12-Step program that saved my life. Because of this program, I have been clean and sober for over 15 years, and I have a strong relationship with my Higher Power....
Body, Mind, and Soul
Hanley Center Alumnus Shauna V. As I lived in the women's unit, process groups, individual counseling, and family counseling helped me address emotional and relationship issues while surrounded by a group of women who were exactly like me. The vulnerability, sharing,...
Six Factors in Your Residential Treatment Center Decision-Making
Choosing residential treatment should never be left to a quick decision. There are a lot of important steps involved. You want to make a choice that’s most aligned with you and your needs. We came up with a list of six areas to help you focus on as you’re considering...
A Gratefully Recovered Alcoholic
Alumni Testimonial, Jason D. Are these promises extravagant? I thought they were until I started having the authentic experiences that accompany them. This journey all started when I decided to turn my will and power over. Without knowing what I was getting myself...
The Fourth Dimension
Bart Ross, Recovery & Alumni Services Coordinator This past February, we had our Hanley reunion. The theme was “Zoomed into the Fourth Dimension.” A great time was had by all who attended. As I had the opportunity to lead a couple of meetings, I thought I would...
Expectation Versus Hope
Bart Ross, Recovery Services Manager For most of my life before recovery, I had very high expectations of other people, events, and myself. These often led to big disappointments, and I had extreme trouble accepting the outcomes. These so-called letdowns led to poor...
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