
11/07/2025
This Wednesday marked our inaugural Wellness Wednesday in IOP, and it was a powerful one! đ„
Steve Pinette, LCSW, led the group through mindfulness exercises, including mindful breathing, walking meditation, mindfully eating (chocolateâŠyum đ«), and a loving kindness meditation â bringing space for connection, reflection, and support.
We also welcomed Wendy Dunn, LCSW and Reiki practitioner where she provided reiki during the mindfulness exercises, spending approximately 5-8 minutes on each client two separate times. Clients described reiki as âcuriousâ and rendered speechless in a good wayâš
Holistic practices like mindfulness, movement, and energy work arenât just âextrasââŠresearch shows they can increase long-term recovery outcomes by reducing stress, improving emotional regulation, and helping clients stay engaged in treatment. Recovery isnât one-size-fits-all and our Wellness Wednesdays are just one way weâre showing up differently. đ
To learn more about our outpatient treatment program for substance use and addiction, visit the link in our bio đ