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02/20/2026

Trauma doesn’t have to define your future. EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess painful memories so healing can actually take root. Learn how this evidence-based approach supports trauma recovery and emotional resilience.

Learn how EMDR therapy helps heal trauma by reprocessing painful memories, reducing triggers, and supports addiction recovery.

02/18/2026

When someone struggles with addiction or mental illness, the whole family feels it especially the kids.

On this episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, LP, ABPP to talk about what families experience behind the scenes: fear, confusion, stigma, shame, and the powerful role of connection, education, and family-centered support in recovery.

You’ll hear why family programming is still “the exception” in many systems, how to talk to children honestly without scaring them, and why we must stop treating kids as invisible when a parent is in crisis.

🎧 Listen now https://youtu.be/hLh1rpR_abs

02/16/2026

Calling all Headwaters Alumni!🎉 Headwaters Alumni Reunion, happening March 5–6, 2026, in beautiful West Palm Beach, FL. This exclusive gathering for alums and their guests features heartfelt fellowship, an exquisite dinner, and a recovery-focused reset you won’t want to miss.

Keep the momentum going and join us again at Hanley Center’s Alumni BBQ on March 14, 2026, open to everyone!

If you have questions, reach out to our alumni team at alumni@hanleycenter.org.

02/13/2026

Ever wondered about the true cost of alcohol? It's more than just the price tag at the store. This article dives deep into the hidden expenses of alcohol use disorders, from healthcare costs to legal fees.

In this article, learn the true cost of alcohol, not only drinks out, but unexpected expenses such as healthcare costs and loss of income.

02/11/2026

S*x addiction is often misunderstood and rarely talked about without judgment.

In this episode of The Hanley Effect, therapist and author Kim Litton, LCSW, CSAT (KL Counseling) answers a powerful question: What is s*x addiction, and how is it connected to substance use and shame? Drawing from both clinical expertise and lived recovery, Kim unpacks why s*x and love addiction are often disorders of intimacy, how they frequently co-occur with alcohol and drugs, and why shame keeps so many people stuck in silence.

Her message is simple and profound: your shame does not own you, and healing begins when you tell one safe person.

🎧 Listen now https://hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/kim-litton/ and join the conversation about recovery, connection, and hope.

02/09/2026

Healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens one moment at a time.

02/06/2026

Trauma and addiction are deeply connected, often reinforcing one another in complex ways. This article explores how unresolved trauma can contribute to substance use and why trauma-informed care is essential for lasting recovery.

Learn how trauma and addiction are connected, why co-occurring disorders develop, and how trauma-informed treatment supports lasting recovery.

02/04/2026

Addiction is often an adaptation to trauma — not a moral failure. In this clip from The Hanley Effect, Vidya Nair, LCSW and Lyanne Azqueta, LMHC explain how the nervous system learns to survive and how healing begins through connection and safety.

🎧 Full episode on our YouTube
https://youtu.be/0dAHtEkSefU

02/02/2026

Sobriety is a real-life superpower.💪✨

01/30/2026

Holistic addiction treatment concentrates on patients’ overall well-being—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just treating surface symptoms. In this article, learn the benefits of holistic treatment for addiction and the services offered at Headwaters.

In this article, learn the benefits of holistic treatment that effectively addresses the root causes of addiction.

01/29/2026

IT'S HERE!! Our newest edition of Recovery Revolution is officially out!🌴✨📖
This issue is especially close to our hearts because it highlights the voices of our alumni. They are the people who truly embody everything we work for every day. In these pages, you will hear directly from courageous individuals who found healing through the many treatment programs we offer. They are living proof of why we do what we do. We are so proud to share these stories and we're grateful to everyone who helped bring this magazine to life.
Read and order the current issue now!: https://hanleyfoundation.org/magazine/
Lead Photography by: LILA PHOTO
Event Photography: Tracey Benson Photography
Design by: Katelynn Noble
Copywriting by: Valerie Staggs
Proof reading by: Rhoda Pappert

01/28/2026

Florida State Senator and Hanley Center alumnus Darryl Rouson joins The Hanley Effect to share his powerful journey from addiction to long-term recovery—and how healing opened the door to a life of public service and advocacy.

His story is a reminder that we do recover. 💙
🎧 Listen now. https://hanleyfoundation.org/podcast/senator-darryl-rouson/