Realize That God is Doing for Us – December Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Alcohol, Dream Journal, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recreation

VOLUME XXIV / DEC 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. MONTHLY PROMISE #12: “We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.” By: Brett Dunning, TDOB Clinical Director If a spiritual experience has taken place in your life, I do not need to explain December’s promise to you. Often, those of us in a 12 Step fellowship needn’t explain the spiritual experience, nor do we want to, due to the fact …

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Common Welfare Should Come First – January Dream Journal 2015

April 6, 2020 / Chicago, Cocaine, Dream Journal, Nutrition, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

VOLUME XXV / JAN 2015 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. The beginning of a New Year is a great opportunity to connect and make time for the ones that mean the most to us. As our theme this month is togetherness, I also want to encourage all of us in the field to continue working together as we improve our understanding of the disease we face. Two Dreams is providing an opportunity for all health …

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There is but One Ultimate Authority – February Dream Journal 2015

April 7, 2020 / Uncategorized

Dream Journal Volume XXVI / February 2015 Note from Dr B. Our theme this month is spirituality. Join us as we delve into the Second Tradition of AA, and gain insight from our featured guest writer, Drew Midgal, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bridges Sober Living. I will be holding a Parents Academy lecture on March 19th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Maine Township Town Hall in Park Ridge, Illinois. The Parents Academy is an informational presentation that instructs parents on how to guide their children through the difficult years of adolescence and how to identify risky …

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The Only Requirement – March Dream Journal 2015

April 7, 2020 / Dream Journal, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

Dream Journal VOLUME XXVII / MAR 2015 Note from Dr. B. It gives me great pleasure to announce that this month our Outer Banks program was named one of the Top 10 Drug Rehab Centers in North Carolina by DrugRehab.org. As part of their series to find the best rehab centers across the nation, DrugRehab.org researched the best rehab experience based on staff, food and nutrition, overall experience, and effectiveness of the treatment program. A link to the full article is below. Additionally, I had a great time presenting at the Innovations in Recovery Conference, and I am speaking tomorrow …

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Does Drug Rehab Work?

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Drugs and the Brain, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Outer Banks, Prevention, Recreation

Yes. The question of whether or not drug rehab “works” is a complex one, but the fact is that it has changed and saved the lives of millions of people. Statistics are hard to come by, because recovery is a multidimensional process and therefore difficult to pin down with a rating scale. For this reason, success rates are not yet measured uniformly across facilities and the inquiry “does drug rehab work?” is answered with subjectivity at best. Part of the difficulty in creating a rating scale is that the goals of recovery vary widely from person to person and from …

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60 Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities

April 6, 2020 / Chicago, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, New Orleans, Outer Banks, Outpatient, Prevention

What is group therapy used for? Group therapy is used to guide clients through the process of gaining insight about themselves, others, and the world around them. Through the group dynamic, clients foster hope and examine core issues that exacerbate their addictive disorders. They also work to develop their communication skills and learn to engage in fun, healthy social experiences. The group dynamic encourages honest feedback and facilitates bonding between individuals with shared experiences. Clients weigh in on the issues of others in order to offer suggestions or provide outside perspectives, broadening the individual’s understanding of the conflict. Other goals …

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