01/26/2026
https://youtu.be/70IdchfcNuM
In this workshop presentation, Serena provides a comprehensive introduction to Recovery Dharma, a trauma-informed and Buddhist-inspired fellowship that addresses all forms of addiction through the cultivation of mindfulness, compassion, and personal empowerment. Drawing on her own journey of healing from complex PTSD and substance use, she explores how the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path serve as practical tools for understanding the roots of suffering and ending the cycle of craving. The session emphasizes the importance of a non-hierarchical, inclusive community where individuals are encouraged to take responsibility for their own recovery without the requirement of belief in a higher power. Through foundational readings and a guided meditation, the talk demonstrates how practitioners can "peel back the layers" of habitual behavior to rediscover their inherent wholeness and build a life grounded in presence and kindness.
