Gentle Path at The Meadows

Gentle Path at The Meadows Gentle Path at the Meadows is a premier provider of men's s*x addiction treatment. The facility

Gentle Path’s founder and primary architect is Dr. Patrick Carnes, a world-renowned speaker, author, and expert on s*x addiction. With more than three decades in the field, Dr. Carnes’ work has contributed to the advancement of s*xual addiction treatment and research. His 30 Task Model and assessment tools combined with our own Meadows Model of treatment and the expertise of our certified s*x addiction therapists create an unprecedented approach like no other.

At The Meadows, we understand that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our treatment is as personal as your journey.Our car...
05/08/2026

At The Meadows, we understand that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our treatment is as personal as your journey.

Our care is guided by a comprehensive, integrated model designed to address the root of what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms. From trauma and mental health to addiction and co-occurring disorders, every part of you and your story matters.

Our holistic approach combines clinical expertise, neuroscience, experiential therapies, community connection, and personalized care because lasting healing happens when the whole person is supported.

You’re not alone. Healing is possible, and help is available.

Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04g0mRN0

This Nurses Week, we honor the compassion, resilience, and dedication of nurses across The Meadows.Thank you for the inc...
05/07/2026

This Nurses Week, we honor the compassion, resilience, and dedication of nurses across The Meadows.

Thank you for the incredible impact you make on the lives of those we serve. We are deeply grateful for all that you do. 💙

In tandem with The Meadows’ 50th anniversary, we’re proud to support 50 Years of Understanding: Growing Up With Addictio...
05/06/2026

In tandem with The Meadows’ 50th anniversary, we’re proud to support 50 Years of Understanding: Growing Up With Addiction — a free, one-day virtual event exploring how treatment has evolved and where it’s headed next.

📅 May 8
💻 Free virtual event
🕒 6:30 am – 2:50 pm PT/AZ

Hosted by Dr. Tian Dayton and Samantha Quinlan, this full-day experience features conversations and live Q&A sessions throughout the day, covering advocacy, family impact, recovery movements, and the future of care.

Join for the full day or drop into sessions including:
✔️ Growing Up with Addiction
✔️ Recovery, Identity and Community
✔️ Family-Centered Healing Across Generations
✔️ The Future of Advocacy and Access

Featured session:
Join us for a conversation with Meadows Senior Fellows Dr. Kevin McCauley and Dr. Tian Dayton, and Meadows President Jaime Vinck, as they reflect on how treatment systems have evolved over the past 50 years and where care is headed next.

👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04fLcLR0

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a reminder that healing doesn’t happen alone. Whether it’s starting a conversatio...
05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a reminder that healing doesn’t happen alone.

Whether it’s starting a conversation, seeking support, or showing up for someone in your life, every step matters.

At The Meadows, we believe in creating space for real connection, deeper understanding, and lasting change.

💙 Join us this month in raising awareness and supporting mental health — for yourself and for others.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to look beyond the surface of addiction and understand its deeper impact.As our ...
04/29/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to look beyond the surface of addiction and understand its deeper impact.

As our Senior Fellow, Dr. Tian Dayton, shares, addiction doesn’t just affect the individual—it shapes the entire family system, often in ways that go unseen for years.

The effects can live on in relationships, emotional patterns, and the ways we learn to cope, long after substance use stops. That’s why healing requires more than addressing the behavior—it requires addressing the underlying trauma.

At The Meadows, we focus on treating the whole person and the relational impact of addiction, helping individuals and families move toward lasting, sustainable recovery.

In tandem with The Meadows’ 50th anniversary, we’re proud to support 50 Years of Understanding: Growing Up With Addictio...
04/28/2026

In tandem with The Meadows’ 50th anniversary, we’re proud to support 50 Years of Understanding: Growing Up With Addiction — a free, one-day virtual event exploring how treatment has evolved and where it’s headed next.

📅 May 8
💻 Free virtual event
🕒 6:30 am – 2:50 pm PT/AZ

Hosted by Dr. Tian Dayton and Samantha Quinlan, this full-day experience features conversations and live Q&A sessions throughout the day, covering advocacy, family impact, recovery movements, and the future of care.

Join for the full day or drop into sessions including:
✔️ Growing Up with Addiction
✔️ Recovery, Identity and Community
✔️ Family-Centered Healing Across Generations
✔️ The Future of Advocacy and Access

Featured session:
Join us for a conversation with Meadows Senior Fellows Dr. Kevin McCauley and Dr. Tian Dayton, and Meadows President Jaime Vinck, as they reflect on how treatment systems have evolved over the past 50 years and where care is headed next.

👉 Comment “register” and we’ll send you the link.

Join Us at NAATP National! May 4–6 | Amelia Island, FLWe’re proud to be part of this year’s NAATP National conference, b...
04/25/2026

Join Us at NAATP National! May 4–6 | Amelia Island, FL

We’re proud to be part of this year’s NAATP National conference, bringing together leaders across behavioral healthcare.

Featured speakers from The Meadows:
Jaime Vinck, MC, LPC – President, The Meadows & NAATP Board President
Dr. Kevin McCauley – Senior Fellow, The Meadows

Don't forget to stop by our booth! Find us at Booth 213 in the Exhibit Hall to connect with Kate Black, Meadows Clinical Care Liaison.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Get in touch with Kate to learn more: Kate.Black@Meadowsbh.com

Grief related to animal loss is often overlooked, leaving many people without a place to fully acknowledge what they are...
03/31/2026

Grief related to animal loss is often overlooked, leaving many people without a place to fully acknowledge what they are carrying. Animal loss can also elicit a larger emotional response, possibly triggering unresolved trauma, grief, or childhood abandonment. This response may also include feelings related to loss of identity. Our Led by Love workshop was created specifically to support those healing from this grief.

Led by experienced, licensed therapists, this multi-day, experiential therapy workshop offers a supportive, grounded space to reflect, connect, and process alongside others who understand the depth of these relationships

To learn more, please visit https://hubs.la/Q046CMLV0

Finding your footing as a young adult can be tough. The transition to independence is exciting, but it can also feel ove...
03/23/2026

Finding your footing as a young adult can be tough. The transition to independence is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Trauma, mental health challenges, or patterns of addiction can leave young adults feeling “stuck in-between,” unsure how to move forward.

The Claudia Black Young Adult Center (CBC) offers specialized inpatient treatment for ages 18+, designed specifically for this life stage. With gender-specific programs, experiential therapies, and peer support, CBC meets young adults where they are, addressing emotional trauma, depression, ADHD, anxiety, and addiction in a safe, understanding environment.

Healing at CBC isn’t one-size-fits-all, it’s tailored to the unique needs of young adults ready to build resilience, insight, and meaningful independence.
Learn more about CBC and take the first step toward recovery: https://hubs.la/Q046MPKq0

Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior—it’s about rebuilding a life.The Men’s Advanced Sexual Recovery Workshop s...
03/14/2026

Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior—it’s about rebuilding a life.
The Men’s Advanced Sexual Recovery Workshop supports men who are ready to move beyond early sobriety and deepen their healing. Through experiential work rooted in Dr. Patrick Carnes’ recovery model, participants explore empathy, connection, and integrity while learning how to rebuild trust in themselves and their relationships.

Our next workshop is May 4 - May 8, 2026. Join us to continue you're healing - register today.
https://hubs.la/Q046Npr00

Meet Senior Fellow — Dr. Tian Dayton, PhD, TEPDr. Tian Dayton is a clinical psychologist, licensed creative arts therapi...
03/13/2026

Meet Senior Fellow — Dr. Tian Dayton, PhD, TEP

Dr. Tian Dayton is a clinical psychologist, licensed creative arts therapist, and a leading voice in trauma healing, addiction recovery, and experiential therapy. For more than 30 years she has helped shape how clinicians and treatment centers across the world approach relational trauma through her pioneering work in psychodrama, sociometry, and Relational Trauma Repair (RTR) a model she developed to support healing at the nervous system level.

As a Senior Fellow at The Meadows, Dr. Dayton brings deep clinical expertise and creativity to trauma‑informed care. She’s the author of over 15 acclaimed books, including The ACoA Trauma Syndrome, Emotional Sobriety, and Trauma and Addiction, and her work has been recognized with multiple lifetime achievement and professional awards. She has also shared her expertise on national platforms like NBC, CNN, and MSNBC.

💬 Dr. Dayton’s most recent book is now out: Growing Up With Addiction. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q046MlD_0.

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