Kelly McClanahan
Kelly McClanahan has an MSW in clinical social work and a CATC IV in addictions counseling. She teaches meditation and mindfulness, specializing in addiction and trauma. She also leads workshops and seminars on treatment of addictive disorders and stress reduction.
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Being of Service in 12-Step Recovery
By Kelly McClanahanNew members in 12-step recovery hear about “being of service” without being sure what that means. Continue Reading
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How to Regain a Quality Often Lost in Addiction: Empathy
By Kelly McClanahanAs self-esteem and self-worth begin to grow within a recovering addict, they are able to feel for others and empathy is re-esta... Continue Reading
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4 Healing Questions to Ask Yourself When You're in Pain
By Kelly McClanahanWhen we can begin to sit with the grief and the feelings we are having, we begin to grow into the new paradigm the pain is crea... Continue Reading
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5 Unhealthy Family Roles in an Addict's Life
By Kelly McClanahanHere are 5 of the most common roles observed in families of active addicts as well as possible ways to help them realign their ... Continue Reading
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Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA): Intimacy, Personality Traits and Techniques for Healing
By Kelly McClanahanAdult Children of Alcoholics aims to help adults recover from the emotional trauma or neglect they experienced as children rais... Continue Reading
Considering Sponsorship
By Kelly McClanahanSponsorship is recommended in treatment and 12-step meetings. When it comes to addiction, a sponsor is not a financial supporte... Continue Reading
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Weathering Crises During Addiction Recovery
By Kelly McClanahanMany people in recovery will experience situations that trigger them, especially those who have past trauma. When you experienc... Continue Reading
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New App Puts Suicide Prevention at Physicians' Fingertips
By Kelly McClanahanSAMHSA has released a mobile app to help mental health professionals and other healthcare providers prevent suicide. Find out h... Continue Reading
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Top 10 Industries with the Highest Substance Use Disorder
By Kelly McClanahanEmployees in certain sectors tend to have the highest rates of illicit drug and alcohol use. According to a recent report, thes... Continue Reading
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Getting or Staying Sober? Try Gardening
By Kelly McClanahanThese days, many addiction treatment centers are incorporating horticulture therapy to their recovery programs. Learn more abou... Continue Reading