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01/28/2026

Feeling emotionally overwhelmed can sometimes come from triggers rooted in past experiences, not the present moment alone. Learning to identify and understand emotional triggers is an important part of building stability, strengthening relationships, and supporting long-term mental wellness. This Mental Wellness Month, explore how greater awareness and compassionate care can help create space for healing and healthier responses.

Read more: Identifying and Managing Emotional Triggers

Learn to identify and manage emotional triggers that jeopardize recovery, using practical tools to navigate challenges and maintain sobriety.

01/27/2026

Our Senior Fellow, Dr. Claudia Black, PhD, spoke with Eric Bricker on The Good Counsel Podcast this week about what happens inside families shaped by alcoholism and why the effects often show up long after someone stops drinking. Her insightful knowledge and experience is well worth the listen, please click the link below to access the episode!

https://hubs.la/Q040p_PR0

01/26/2026

Healing is not a straight line. It includes learning, pauses, and forward movement. Setbacks do not erase growth. At The Meadows, treatment is designed to support healing over time, meeting people where they are and helping them continue moving forward.

01/21/2026

The Claudia Black Young Adult Center is dedicated to supporting young adults as they navigate trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use patterns during a critical stage of development. This specialized program addresses the emotional, relational, and behavioral patterns that often emerge in young adulthood, especially those rooted in early life experiences and family dynamics.💚

Through trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care, the Claudia Black Young Adult Center helps young adults build insight, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Treatment focuses on healing the whole person while supporting growth, autonomy, and long-term stability.

Explore how the Claudia Black Young Adult Center supports young adults on their path to healing and independence:
https://hubs.la/Q03ZH20n0

01/15/2026

Recovery often begins with being truly seen.

In this video, Meadows alumni, Liza shares what it meant to finally feel understood after years of carrying trauma. Her story is a reminder that healing starts with compassion, presence, and individualized care.

“Come as you are and they will care for you.”

🎥 Watch Liza’s story: https://hubs.la/Q03-6bRz0

01/14/2026

Hope isn’t always something far away or tied to being in a “better place.” Sometimes, hope is small and actionable like taking the first step toward the right treatment, or simply checking in with yourself to see if your basic needs are met: hungry, tired, lonely, or frustrated.

At The Meadows, we help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed pause, break things into manageable steps, and build hope one day at a time. Even small actions, practicing a coping skill, reaching out for support, or noticing progress can grow into something meaningful.

🌿 Hope starts with a single step. Healing doesn’t have to be perfect; it just needs to start.

01/12/2026

Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in one emotion, anger, sadness, or frustration, and shut out everything else. At The Meadows Outpatient Centers, we help patients break free from that “tunnel vision.” Through group support and holistic programming, people learn to embrace all the emotions of life without having to compartmentalize themselves.

🌿 Healing isn’t one flavor, it’s the full spectrum. Learn more about how our holistic outpatient programs can support your healing journey: https://hubs.la/Q03ZGFJR0

01/11/2026

Your mental wellness deserves space.🧠💙

Rest, reflection, and support are essential, not optional.

Take the first step toward caring for yourself today: https://hubs.la/Q03ZGnkY0

01/08/2026

Mental wellness care at The Meadows is grounded in trauma-informed therapies that address both the mind and the body. Treatment may include approaches such as EMDR, Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), and somatic regulation, each designed to help process unresolved trauma, restore emotional balance, and calm the nervous system.

These therapies work together to support deeper healing by helping individuals feel safer in their bodies, reduce distress, and build resilience over time. Care is always individualized, recognizing that healing looks different for everyone.

Learn more about how our trauma-informed therapies support lasting recovery:
https://hubs.la/Q03ZGdp_0

01/07/2026

The start of a new year often brings a desire for change, a chance to reset, refocus, and begin again. For many, it can also highlight how overwhelming things have become. Inpatient treatment at The Meadows offers a structured, supportive environment where individuals can step away from daily stressors and focus fully on healing.

Our trauma-informed inpatient programs provide safety, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to help stabilize mental wellness, regulate the nervous system, and address the underlying causes of emotional distress. With a whole-person approach that supports both mind and body, recovery becomes not just possible, but sustainable.

Taking this step can feel big, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful, lasting change. Explore our inpatient treatment programs and learn more about how support can help: https://hubs.la/Q03ZG8t40

01/06/2026

After the holidays, many people notice an increase in anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or feeling out of balance. Shifts in routine, heightened expectations, family dynamics, and lingering stress can all place extra strain on the nervous system and for some, these changes can activate unresolved trauma responses.

These reactions aren’t a personal failure. They’re signals from the body and mind asking for care, support, and regulation. Recognizing these signs early, such as irritability, withdrawal, fatigue, or heightened worry, can be an important step in protecting your mental wellness and preventing symptoms from escalating.

If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Support is available when you’re ready.
https://hubs.la/Q03ZFV5s0

01/06/2026

📅 Upcoming Event | January 9, 2026

Join us for PTSD with Embodied Methods: Growing Up with Addiction, featuring Meadows Senior Fellow Dr. Tian Dayton, a leading voice in trauma-informed care.

In this virtual event, Dr. Dayton will explore how growing up with addiction impacts the nervous system, emotional regulation, and long-term mental wellness, and how embodied, trauma-informed methods can support healing and recovery.

This conversation is ideal for clinicians, caregivers, and anyone seeking deeper understanding of trauma and its effects.

👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q03ZFPHt0