Kelly McClanahan

Sober Recovery Expert Author

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.

Practicing Authenticity in Early Recovery

By Kelly McClanahan

Everyone wants to believe themselves to be authentic. But are we really? And if not, how do we become an authentic person? Continue Reading

Acceptance: A Key Component in Early Recovery

By Kelly McClanahan

Learning to accept life as it comes is paramount to a healthy recovery. Learn how to adjust your outlook to be able to handle l... Continue Reading

Recovering addicts may form unhealthy patterns in their brain synapses that affect their behavior, even without the use of subs... Continue Reading

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Teen Alcoholism: What Are the Indicators?

By Kelly McClanahan

Many pre-teens and teens begin experimenting with alcohol at a young age, which can lead to problems with alcohol dependency or... Continue Reading

Being of Service in 12-Step Groups

By Kelly McClanahan

Service is one of the principles in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), along with unity and recovery. Here we explore the difference be... Continue Reading