Author: Becca Graham

Success Story: Steve

“I have bipolar disorder and also ADHD and was committed to a state hospital when I was 17 when I had a severe manic episode and thought I was Jesus, so after sobering up I got to sponsor… In the meantime, I’ve managed to get a B.S. in Chemistry at… Read More»

Success Story: Heather

“As a private practice addictions counselor, I refer many young people and parents…knowing they will be received with love and have a safe place to begin their recovery journey.  Alternative Peer Groups are a proven way to support folks in their recovery efforts… a great forum for young people to… Read More»

Success Story: Eva

“I have witnessed these people continually go above and beyond the call of duty. In this day and age of so many good non profits it can be difficult to decide which to invest in. I have never doubted that the value of my dollars have become priceless when given… Read More»

Success Story: Sydney

“I have been a Client, volunteer, and employee. My first encounter was a shock – never had so many people love and accept me for ME… I was at my bottom in 1987 and they saved my life. Wish I could say I have been sober this whole time… I… Read More»

Success Story: Rebecca

“I started drinking and smoking at the young age of 12. At 14, I had my first overdose of many. Soon I was introduced to Rise Recovery…My parents were disappointed and I was a mess. When I opened the doors, I truly walked into the realm of recovery. I didn’t want… Read More»

Tell Me About Yourself Tuesdays!

with Bea Blackmon, Bachelors of Social Work Practicum Student at Our Lady of the Lake University How much time do you have in recovery? 6 years/ Aug 30, 2011 is my sobriety date What have you gained from recovery? I have gained a design for living, hope, faith and lasting… Read More»

Tell Me About Yourself Tuesdays!

with Topher Beard, LCDC-Practicum Student How much time do you have in recovery? 7 years What have you gained from recovery? A much better life What helped you get and stay sober? Attending AA meetings, solid sponsorship, faith What’s some advice you would give yourself 10 years in the future?… Read More»

Tell Me About Yourself Tuesdays!

with Natalie Hope Mosqueda, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator   How much time do you have in recovery? I have over 5 years! My sobriety date is June 1, 2012. What have you gained from recovery? I have gained the ability to love myself no matter what kind of day I… Read More»

What is Somatic ReStorying?

Co-created by Michelli Ramon, Psychotherapist and Lea Ann Tinney, Reigstered Massage Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist SOMATIC ReSTORYING  is a therapeutic process that incorporates wisdom and techniques from a variety of person-centered and body-centered therapies including Narrative Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, Reikki and Felt Sense Focusing. It is designed to help people… Read More»

Recovery Year Round
(Weekends and Holidays too!)

By Natalie Hope Mosqueda Holidays are high relapse times for everyone. You’re bored, you see your old friends having fun online, it’s your tradition to get messed up every holiday, the list of excuses can grow infinitely. with the holiday season just around the corner, here are some tips on…