The holiday season is traditionally difficult for many, but with the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases, financial uncertainty, and fundamental changes to family and social traditions, many feel they are nearing a breaking point.
The recovery community, in particular, requires additional support during this time. Recovery Ways would like to be a part of the solution. The team at Recovery Ways is offering a seven-week course of community outreach and support groups via Zoom with specialized expert Recovery Ways facilitators.
The goal of the Holiday Support Series is to provide ways to connect with others, help participants understand and work with their personal and family triggers, and familiarize them with successful treatment concepts. The Recovery Ways series will start on Wednesday, November 25, and continue weekly through January 6.
Series Topics
Zoom ID: 858-024-9304
Password: 0813
Depression and Loneliness – Nov 25 // 6PM MT
The incidence of depression has tripled during the pandemic. Seasonal stress could have an additional impact on how those in recovery are coping with feelings of loneliness.
Facilitator: Hillary Walker-Gregory, CMHC // Clinical Therapist
Service Work and Gratitude – Dec 2 // 6PM MT
Service work offers a meaningful connection and builds self-esteem as individuals learn to see themselves as contributors to their community. Gratitude is a powerful force and allows people to recognize the positives in their life, allowing more room for happiness.
Facilitators: Alicia Scovill // Alumni Director and Ekko Poster // Alumni Coordinator
Triggers and Sobriety – Dec 9 // 6PM MT
A discussion of common themes regarding triggers, how to better recognize triggers in ourselves and others, and recommended next steps when they have an impact on sobriety.
Facilitator: Julia Murphy, CMHC CASUDC // Clinical Therapist
Holiday stress and using your senses to calm your body – Dec 16 // 6PM MT
Stress tends to increase as the end of the year approaches. Many people lack the tools to understand how their mind/body responds to stress or recognize situations that would benefit from professional care.
Facilitator: Stormy Hill, MD, OTR/L // Life Skills Department Head
Grief and Loss – Dec 23 // 6PM MT
Missing those we lost can be especially challenging around the holidays. This topic will allow people to learn how to approach grief and take the next step to heal.
Facilitator: Kimberly A. Reade LCMHC // Therapist
Family Dynamics – Dec 30 // 6PM MT
During the holidays, the family plays a key role, whether family members are interacting in-person or not. We can share how to better confront uncomfortable feelings or situations of mental health/substance use disorder deterioration while protecting your personal recovery.
Facilitator: Maryann Rosenthal
Self-care and Planning Ahead – Jan 14 // 6PM MT
In the final event of the series, we would like to reflect on what was discussed and use what we learned to look ahead to 2021, with a focus on self-care.
Facilitator: Kelsie Rook, ACMHC // Clinical Therapist
If you, a family member, or a friend are struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues, Recovery Ways wants to help. We are dually licensed to treat mental health disorders and addiction. Don’t delay seeking treatment because of the holidays. Our admissions coordinators can recommend a plan of action, suggest an interventionist, or speak with your loved one. For more information, please call us at (888) 988-5217.
