Meadows Outpatient Center

02/21/2026

Trauma often lives beyond words. Psychodrama helps bring emotions, memories, and relational patterns into action, creating space for understanding, expression, and healing. Explore how psychodrama works in trauma treatment and read the full blog post on our website.

https://hubs.la/Q04441D_0

02/20/2026

Grief looks different across the lifespan and so should our clinical approach.

Join Lauren Raney, LCPC, ATR for a professional development training exploring grief-informed care for children, adolescents, and adults. This presentation reviews core grief theories with an emphasis on continuing bonds, secondary losses, and developmentally responsive interventions. Participants will gain practical, evidence-informed tools they can apply immediately in clinical settings, along with an experiential activity to deepen understanding of grief processes.

Friday, February 27, 2026
9:30 – 11:30 am
The Meadows Outpatient Center, Chicago
2.0 continuing education credits available
Registration required - https://hubs.la/Q04005KR0

02/19/2026

When mental health and addiction struggles occur together, both must be treated in order to reach recovery that can be sustained day to day. For those facing co-occurring conditions, our care supports stability, to learn more about dual diagnosis treatment click the link below:
https://hubs.la/Q0421VHp0

02/16/2026

At The Meadows, our trauma-focused care helps those navigating betrayal trauma with:
- Recognizing and processing the impact of betrayal
- Rebuilding trust in themselves and others
- Developing skills for emotional stability and resilience

Healing from betrayal trauma takes guidance, support, and a treatment approach that truly understands your experience and it's impacts.

Click the link to learn more about our trauma-informed care and treatment options: https://hubs.la/Q0421RQ50

02/14/2026

A sponsor is more than a peer, they provide consistent support, help you turn treatment insights into action, and make recovery feel less isolating. 💛 Read the full blog post on our website and explore the important role sponsorship plays in navigating early recovery and staying on track.

A recovery sponsor offers guidance, accountability, and real-world support. Learn what sponsors do, how they help prevent relapse, and why they matter early on.

02/13/2026

Meet Meadows Senior Fellow, Dr. Kevin McCauley, MD, MPH, specializing in Substance Use Disorders. A former naval flight surgeon and 1992 graduate of Drexel University School of Medicine, Dr. McCauley brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the field of addiction recovery. With more than 15 years of continuous sobriety, he has delivered over 2,000 lectures worldwide on the neuroscience of addiction and recovery management. He is also the award-winning creator of Pleasure Unwoven and Memo to Self, and a nationally respected voice advocating for addiction as a treatable brain disease.

“Mental wellness and addiction are deeply connected.” - Dr. Kevin McCauley

At The Meadows, our team understands that integrated care supports long-term recovery and lasting emotional wellbeing.

Click here to learn more about how we treat Substance Use Disorders and other issues: https://hubs.la/Q040qCQF0

02/11/2026

A reminder that your progress this month matters, even when it feels small. Keep going, support is here.

02/09/2026

Our Survivors I Workshop supports trauma awareness, emotional regulation, and mental wellness through experiential learning in a structured retreat environment.

Click the link to learn more about Rio Retreat workshops: https://hubs.ly/Q03_nSR20

02/05/2026

This clip of Bradley Cooper is a powerful and empowering reminder of what can become possible when someone chooses recovery. When he talks about getting sober at 29, he reflects on how that decision allowed him to access himself more fully, truly connect with others, and be present for the relationships that mattered most, including caring for his father during illness.

Moments like this remind us that recovery is often not an ending, but a beginning that creates space for connection, purpose, and a life that feels truly lived.

02/04/2026

Join us in person in Dallas for Professional Development (2 CEs) - S*x Addiction and Betrayed Partners

Understanding s*x addiction also means understanding the impact on betrayed partners.

Join Dr. Georgia Fourlas, LCSW, LIAC, CSAT-S for a clinical overview of s*x addiction and betrayal trauma, including how s*xual behaviors are defined as addiction, key distinctions between s*x addiction, paraphilias, and s*xual offending behaviors, and treatment options for both individuals and their partners. This session also explores the lived experience of betrayal trauma and pathways to recovery and support.

Friday, February 13, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Meadows Outpatient Center, Dallas
2.0 continuing education credits available
Registration required - https://hubs.la/Q03_Ptxp0

02/03/2026

🧠 Curious how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps with emotional regulation and addiction recovery? Our latest blog breaks down how DBT works, the skills it teaches, and why it’s a powerful part of treatment. Read more and learn how real change becomes possible.
https://hubs.la/Q040VYsv0

02/03/2026

We’re proud to announce Unbroken at The Meadows, led by Navy veteran and psychiatric provider Bill Reynolds, PA-C. This specialized program supports active-duty military, veterans, and first responders facing trauma and co-occurring substance use. Participants receive evidence-based, trauma-focused, whole-person care in a secure, mission-informed environment that honors their service, builds on their strengths, and promotes long-term well-being. To learn more about the program, click the link below:

https://hubs.ly/Q041Bb6z0