Codependent
Our first season of Through the Trees took us on a trek across CeDAR visiting with professionals in multiple departments, ranging from the Medical Detox program to the Spiritual Center. We reviewed principles of harm reduction, dialectical behavioral therapy, and psychological testing. As we begin our second season we’ll talk with Blair Thurston, CeDAR Family Program Educator, about codependency in the family system and how it affects addiction treatment.
The Chronic Pain Paradigm
An estimated 25 million U.S. adults struggle with daily pain. The experience of chronic pain carries both physical and psychological implications, especially for those also experiencing addiction. On this episode of Through the Trees, we discuss chronic pain, its history, and treatment with Dr. Rachel Cavallaro, Psychologist at CeDAR.
Cultivating a Recovery Community
Over the past two years, CeDAR has built a vibrant alumni community. Our Alumni Coordinator, Meghan White, spearheads this effort. On this episode of Through the Trees, we sit down with Meghan to learn about growing a recovery community. Lisa Peretti, an alumni who maintains an active presence in this community, also joins us. We explore what makes this program flourish, now with a membership of over 1,700 individuals.