The Meadows Adolescent Center

11/07/2025

Got questions about supporting veterans or military members?

Wondering what types of therapy work best? What's available and how effective is it? Curious how to navigate the system? Or do you have a patient, client, or family member who is active-duty or a veteran and struggling to get started with care?

Join Erie Hebert, LCSW-S, Captain (USA, Ret.) for a live Instagram Q&A. Erie will answer questions submitted ahead of time or live during the session, sharing insights on how The Meadows supports the military and veteran community with specialized programs and therapies, resources, a connected community, and compassionate care.

📅 Tuesday, November 18 | 2:00 PM CST (1:00 PM MST | 12:00 PM PST)
📍 Instagram Live:

💬 Submit your questions and be part of the conversation!

11/07/2025

🇺🇸 “Asking for help is an absolute strength.”

Erie Hebert, Senior Director of Meadows Outpatient Services for Austin and Houston, and a proud U.S. Army veteran, shares a powerful reminder this Veterans & Military Families Month.

After serving 10 years, both enlisted and as an officer, Erie knows firsthand how the transition from military to civilian life can challenge one’s sense of identity and purpose.

He reminds fellow veterans that the world waiting beyond service depends on purpose, energy, and the willingness to keep refining who you are.

Many service members are taught to be warriors, to push through and handle everything alone. But as Erie shares, asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s one of the strongest, most courageous choices you can make.

Because every veteran deserves more than just to hang up their hat at the end of the day. 💙

11/06/2025

🎄 Staying sober through the holidays can be tough, but it’s absolutely possible! With preparation and support, you can enjoy a meaningful, sober season.

Here are a few quick tips to help protect your recovery:
✅ Plan ahead and set boundaries
💬 Stay connected with your support network
🧘 Prioritize self-care and rest
🎁 Create new, sober traditions
💛 Focus on gratitude and progress

For more tips on staying sober at family gatherings, check out our blog:
👉 https://hubs.la/Q03RFBX60

11/05/2025

🐴✨ Meet the healing power of the herd.

At The Meadows, our Equine Therapy Program isn’t about riding, it’s about being present, building trust, and engaging with something meaningful beyond words.

In sessions guided by licensed therapists alongside equine specialists, our horses reflect emotions, mirror our moods, and offer a safe, non‑judgmental space for growth and healing.

From grooming and obstacle work to gentle moments of connection, participants explore emotional awareness, resilience and change through unique interactions with these incredible animals.

Whether you or a loved one is navigating recovery, trauma, or a desire for something different, this is one of the many paths available at The Meadows. Because healing can come in quiet moments of trust, eye‑to‑eye with a horse. 🐎 https://hubs.la/Q03RGylM0

11/04/2025

🎃 Spooky Season at The Meadows! 👻

Our teams had a fang-tastic time celebrating Halloween across several of our locations! From creative costumes and themed treats to festive decorations and friendly competitions, it was great to see everyone get into the spooky spirit. 🕸️🧡

At The Meadows, we believe connection and community are key parts of healing and a little fun along the way helps too!

Swipe to see some of our favorite moments from the day ➡️

How did you celebrate Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments! 🎃✨

11/03/2025

🎖️ November is National Veterans & Military Families Month

“I’ve got this. I can do it on my own.”

That’s something Rob Petron Cole, Primary Therapist at The Meadows Main Campus, often hears from the veterans he works with — strong, resilient individuals who show up every day ready to fight for their recovery.

But here’s Rob’s powerful reminder 👇

“Addiction and mental health issues thrive in isolation. Healing happens when we lean on our community and support systems.”

As we move into the holiday season, take time to connect — with loved ones, with yourself, and with the activities that bring you peace. 💙

Because recovery takes a village.

10/29/2025

Healing Intimate Treason
📅 December 1–5, 2025 | 📍 Rio Retreat Center

This five-day workshop is for partners of s*x addicts ready to begin healing from the trauma of betrayal.

Developed with Claudia Black, PhD, participants will:
💔 Understand the biology and behavior of s*x and love addiction
💬 Explore relational patterns
🛡️ Strengthen boundaries
🌿 Move toward empowerment and restoration

This December, the workshop features special guest Maddie Corman and a screening of her film, Accidentally Brave, a moving story of hope, resilience, and healing. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q03QBHt70.

Spots are limited, reserve early!
👉 Contact Admissions at 833-757-5695 to learn more or register

10/28/2025

➡️Event Spotlight: Fragile Armor — Understanding Trauma & Addiction in Youth

Join us for “Fragile Armor: Adaptation, Trauma, and the Roots of Addictive Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults”, an in-depth professional training exploring how trauma-related adaptations can evolve into mechanisms of disconnection, compulsivity, and addiction.

🗓 Friday, November 7, 2025
📍 Elaine’s at the Christine E. Lynn University Center
Lynn University – Boca Raton, FL

Presented in collaboration with Lynn University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

✨ Featured Speakers:
💚Dr. Claudia Black, PhD, MSW – Meadows Senior Fellow and internationally recognized pioneer in family trauma and addiction
💚Mike Giresi, CAC, CTP, ICADC, NMP, Chief Clinical Officer at Family First Adolescent Services – Specialist in adolescent psychobiological and attachment-based approaches

Schedule:
🥐 8:30–9:00 AM – Breakfast & Networking
🧠 9:00–11:30 AM – Presentation (Parts 1 & 2)
🍽 11:30–12:00 PM – Lunch
💬 12:00–12:30 PM – Q&A Discussion

Earn 3.0 Continuing Education Credits
(APA & NAADAC Approved)

This workshop will help you:
✅ Understand the link between trauma, attachment, and addiction in youth
✅ Identify sources of traumatic stress
✅ Apply trauma-informed clinical strategies

Don’t miss this chance to learn from two leaders in trauma and addiction treatment and connect with other mental health professionals.

👉 Register now to reserve your seat and CE credits!
🔗 https://hubs.la/Q03Qy8jZ0

10/23/2025

Men’s Advanced Sexual Recovery Workshop
📅 December 8–12, 2025 | 📍Rio Retreat Center

This five-day advanced workshop is for men in recovery from s*x addiction who are ready to take the next step in their healing journey.

Guided by Patrick Carnes’ Recovery Model, participants will:
💪 Move beyond shame
💬 Strengthen intimacy skills
🌿 Rebuild integrity and live in alignment with their values

Who it’s for: Men who have completed treatment, attended an intensive, are in therapy, or actively work a 12-Step program.

Spots are limited, reserve early.
👉 For more information or to register, contact Admissions at 833-757-5695

10/21/2025

🎥 In Case You Missed It: The Hidden Impact of Social Media on Teen Memory

This morning, Mark Baumgartner, LPC and Vice President of Outpatient Operations at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, joined 3TV News on how social media may be doing more than just distracting teens, it could be undermining their memory and brain development.

🔁 From a clinical lens, Mark highlighted the addiction-like patterns seen in social media overuse:
• Constant reward loops (likes, comments, notifications)
• Decreased attention and memory recall
• Displacement of deep thinking and learning
• Signs of compulsive behavior and emotional dysregulation

👀 What can parents do?
✔️Set digital hygiene routines (tech-free time during meals, homework, bedtime)
✔️Model healthy screen habits
✔️Encourage memory-building activities (reading, journaling, mindfulness)
✔️Use tools like app timers and offline incentives

🧠 As Mark shared:
“If the brain is being taught at these young ages to be optimized for social media scrolling, then it might not be optimized for other things.”

We’re proud to see our team sharing insights on such a timely and important issue.

10/21/2025

📢 Upcoming Webinar: Exploring the Earliest Forms of Developmental & Complex Trauma
🧠 Featuring the NARM® Connection Survival Style
🗓️ Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕤 9:30–11:00 am PST | 12:30–2:00 pm EDT
📍 Live on Zoom
🎓 1.5 CE credits available

Understanding early developmental and complex trauma is essential for trauma-informed care. Join us for a powerful 90-minute session focused on the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®) and how it helps clinicians address preverbal and physiological trauma.

This webinar will cover:
✅ How early attachment and physiological disruptions impact lifelong identity and connection
✅ The clinical relevance of the NARM® Connection Survival Style
✅ Somatic-relational vs. cognitive approaches in trauma treatment

💡 Whether you're a clinician, therapist, or mental health professional, this course offers tools to deepen your understanding of complex trauma and support healing at its roots.

🔗 Register today and learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03Py7bw0

📩 For more information, contact:
Cindy Warren
📧 cindy.warren@meadowsbh.com
📞 (949) 899-4338

Describe how early disruptions in early attachment and physiology impact identity development and contribute to lifelong patterns of disconnection.

10/17/2025

🌱 Life in your late teens and 20s can be overwhelming. Transitions, pressure, and trauma can leave young adults feeling lost or stuck.

At the Claudia Black Young Adult Center, we specialize in guiding young people ages 18–26 through trauma, addiction, and co-occurring mental health challenges. With proven therapies, peer support, and a safe, structured environment, healing becomes possible.

💚 You don’t have to face this alone.
👉 Learn more:https://hubs.la/Q03P8QQM0