By: Sherry Burkhard “I feel so alone.” “I am overwhelmed and don’t know where we need to begin to find a path toward healing.” “No one understands what our family is going through.” “Where is God in my struggle?” These are all common statements from individuals and families faced with mental health and addiction issues.…
Today we’d like to introduce Kristina! Kristina attended the University of Houston, obtaining her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Masters in Social Work. She recently became an LCSW and has an LCDC and is trained in EMDR for both trauma and addiction. Grateful for 13 years and 9 months sober, she is active member…
Today we’d like to introduce Natali! She’s our Admissions Specialist and LCDCI here at Serenity Light Recovery, she is the first person our clients and their families speak with which is why we also call her “The Voice of Serenity” and the “Selfie Queen.” She is currently in college furthering her degree for chemical dependency…
Today we’d like to introduce Michelle aka “Meechi!” Meechi is our Activities Director here at SLR. She founded and created the programming for our Activities Department. Not only is she is a certified Yoga instructor, she’s also a Certified Personal Trainer and is currently studying to become a Yoga Therapist!! Meechi incorporates Yoga, Recovery Group…
Today we’d like to introduce our Chef Tim Robinson! Chef Tim graduated from the uber prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1991 with A.O.S in culinary arts. He has been working in kitchens since 1985 and has cooked for dignitaries and celebrities such as President George HW Bush, Barbara Bush, Jerry Seinfeld, Henry Kissinger, Earl…
“The difference between Try and Triumph is a little UMPH.” – Marvin Philips Becoming physically active is one of the most beneficial decisions a person in recovery can make. When someone becomes addicted, dependent on drugs and alcohol to make it through their everyday life, the BODY (the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, muscular system,), the MIND…
Sarah Bolton, Business Development As a woman in long term recovery from alcoholism, I can share with you from firsthand perspective that addicts are FULL of excuses. I’m talking, compelling, creative, persuasive excuses. In my addiction, I was the “queen of denial” and super persuasive when it came to protecting my disease. If you would…
So… I was approached by Morgan, our Director of Marketing, to write a blog about how I found myself working in the treatment industry. Me write a blog? Like a blog, blog? Like something other people will read? I immediately thought to myself that I can’t write anything someone would be the least bit interested…