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11/14/2025

Balancing demanding work and sobriety can be challenging for people in high-profile positions. In this article, gain insight into reevaluating your career during recovery and find valuable tips and guidance to help you navigate this important decision.

Prioritizing your own health and well-being can lead to a change in how you see your current job and career.

11/12/2025

What if we could interrupt addiction before it takes hold of a life?

In this powerful episode of The Hanley Effect, we talk with Austin Davis, MA, LPC-S, founder of Clearfork Academy, a Christ-centered residential treatment center for adolescents in Texas. Austin shares the inspiring story of how his faith, family, and passion for working with teens led him to create a program that addresses both mental health and substance use with clinical depth and compassion.

Discover how Clearfork's unique approach is helping kids and their families heal together, develop identity, and build a future rooted in hope.

🎧 Listen now: https://hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/austin-davis/

11/10/2025

Headwaters Alumni, save the date for our Headwaters Alumni Reunion on March 5-6, 2026, in West Palm Beach, FL. This special event is exclusively for alums and their guests.

The gathering will be filled with fellowship, an exquisite dinner, and a recovery recharge. We also invite you to join us for Hanley Center's Alumni BBQ on March 14, 2026, which is open to everyone.

Stay tuned for more details! If you have questions, reach out to our alumni team at alumni@hanleycenter.org.

11/07/2025

Mixing benzodiazepines (benzos) and alcohol can have serious health consequences. When taken together, these substances can intensify each other's sedative effects, which can dangerously lower heart rate and respiration. In this article, learn more about why this combination is so dangerous.

Mixing Xanax and alcohol can have harmful consequences, in this article learn why mixing the two is so dangerous.

11/05/2025

What happens when unimaginable loss meets unstoppable love?

In this powerful episode of The Hanley Effect, mental health advocate and author Anne Moss Nimocks Rogers joins Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal to share how she transformed the pain of losing her son to su***de and addiction into purpose, advocacy, and healing.

AnneMoss opens up about post-traumatic growth, processing deep grief, and the importance of community, peer support, and radical self-compassion. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—and a message of hope for any family walking a similar path.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or at hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/annemoss-rogers/.

11/03/2025

Headwaters Alumni, we invite you to join us for our Alumni Meeting and Holiday Luncheon on December 8. The meeting will be held from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Chapel on campus. Following the meeting, we'll enjoy lunch at The Flagler Steak House in Palm Beach. We look forward to seeing you all and sharing a wonderful day together!

Please reach out to alumni@hanleycenter.org with any questions and to RSVP.

10/31/2025

Being able to identify the signs of an overdose can be crucial in an emergency. This article empowers you to recognize the signs of an overdose and respond swiftly to save a life. Knowledge is key, let’s equip ourselves to make a difference when it matters most.

In this blog post from Headwaters, learn the signs of an overdose and how to respond accordingly to save a life.

10/29/2025

In this fascinating conversation, Dr. James Gordon, M.D, Harvard-educated psychiatrist and founder of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine joins Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal to share how self-awareness, self-care, and group support can transform trauma and foster healing around the world.

From war zones to school shootings, Dr. Gordon’s approach is changing lives and empowering communities with tools for resilience and recovery.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how you, too, can be part of the healing process, even without a professional background.

Watch or listen: https://hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/dr-james-gordon/

10/27/2025

Our Family Support Group is a free virtual resource designed to help families and friends navigate the challenges of loving someone with a substance use disorder. These weekly groups take place virtually on Tuesdays at 12 pm ET and Wednesdays at 7 pm ET. Facilitated by our clinical team, these sessions provide a safe space to share experiences, gain insights, and focus on your well-being.

No registration needed—join us via Zoom. Together, we can build a network of hope, healing, and resilience. For more information, visit hanley.info/familygroup.

💚 You are not alone. We’re here to support you!

10/24/2025

Did you know acupuncture and acupressure can play a meaningful role in addiction recovery? From reducing stress and craving to enhancing emotional balance, these holistic tools are changing the game for those on the path to healing. Learn more about their benefits and how they support the journey.

Learn the benefits of acupuncture and acupressure support in addiction recovery in this article from Headwaters.

10/22/2025

What if listening was the key to transforming the next generation?

This week, we sit down with Dr. Zabina Bhasin, child and adolescent psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and founder of Listen to the KidZ. Dr. Zee shares her personal journey through dyslexia, family expectations, and cultural identity—and how it all led to a global movement where children feel seen, heard, and empowered.

We talk about:
✅ Parenting in the digital age
✅ Social media and setting boundaries
✅ What kids really want adults to understand
✅ Why true listening starts with intention

🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring and deeply human conversation about what it means to raise, guide, and learn from the youth of today.

Listen now at https://hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/drzee/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

10/20/2025

Writing can be a powerful way to process emotions and promote clarity. Journaling helps release stress, track progress, and connect more deeply with your thoughts. Here are a few simple ways to start incorporating journaling into your self-care routine.