New Dawn Wellness & Recovery Center Inc.

In case Santa stops by, we (the staff) hung our stockings with care.

Who's naughty and who's nice?

The skulls are there all year round, the black tree will be too (the tree decorations will change with the holidays).

Old School right...

Old School left....

Old School Christmas Outside aka going from the old....

Our Executive Director, Nancy Lollman shared this with me and wanted to share it with all of you. I dug around to find out who created this and I did, YAY! This orginally came from the author of a blog post on the Happy Trudgers website. The author explains their relationship with the serenity prayer along with why they created the chart. It's a short read so click the link below! May this help you in your recovery journey.

https://happytrudgers.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/the-serenity-flowchart/

Have a first time or second time DUI? Need an 8 hour class? If you answered yes then our ADIS Class may be what you need! The next ADIS Class is on April 18 from 8:30AM to 5PM. Cost is $125 (most forms of payment accepted). For more information and/or to sign up, please call us at 785-266-0202. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8AM until 8:30PM and Friday from 8AM until 7:30PM.

Attention Single Mom's....

Got a DUI? Need an 8 hour class? If you answered yes then our ADIS Class may be what you need! The next ADIS Class is on February 21 from 8:30AM to 5PM. Cost is $125 (most forms of payment accepted). For more information and/or to sign up, please call us at 785-266-0202. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8AM until 8:30PM and Friday from 8AM until 7:30PM.

New Dawn Wellness & Recovery Center Inc. updated their business hours.

New Dawn Wellness & Recovery Center Inc. updated their address.

On September 29, we are moving! Our new building is on 1221 SW 17th Street. We have a bigger and better building, bigger and better parking, and a bus stop right in front.

If you come to our current building, please excuse our mess as we are packing and cleaning up.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to serving you at our new location!!

Today's reminder...

Celebrate your recovery every day!

Recently, I learned about something called toxic positivity. The goal of the posts on this page isn't to deny the yuckiness of life, but to inspire you to learn from and overcome them. Here's a really good article so you can learn what it is and recognize it if it happens to you! https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/ Hang in there! -Tania

Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes Toxic positivity is the overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state resulting in the denial & invalidation of the authentic human emotional experience.

Yeah you...reading this! 😃

Having a "battle buddy" is a great idea! A good "battle buddy" question is "Have you bathed/showered today?"

Amy Gamble is a former Olympian who now advocates for those affected by serious psychiatry brain disorders.

Thank you, Amy Gamble!
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Via Amy:

"Sometimes people really are doing the best they can. The definition of mental illness is a diagnosable illness that effects a person’s thinking, emotions and behavior and disrupts a person’s ability to work, engage in satisfying relationships and carry out daily activities.
It can be hard to have insights into our own behavior. That’s why everyone needs a “battle buddy” whose not afraid to have mental health check-ins."

To those who struggle to take the first step. To those who struggle to ask for help...

Use the fancy dishes, just because!

Are you thriving or surviving?

To those who had a rough time waking up this morning....

A friendly reminder...

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Are you living or existing?

Have you ever wanted to pray/ speak to your higher power but you can't find the words? Here's a prayer to use if you have someone on your heart/mind whose struggling with addiction (this includes yourself).

Prayer to St. Maximilian Kolbe (addicts) - Practical Prayers Prayer to St. Maximilian Kolbe (By Ann Fitch) St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron saint of the addicted, I come before you seeking your assistance and prayers...

Always remember: If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete
-Buddha

Bonus post (since I forgot to post yesterday)! Just remember, you aren't alone.

Coronavirus Disrupted Recovery Regimens For Millions of Addicts. Here's What to Do. Advice includes attending virtual meetings and staying in contact with your network.

When just think happy thoughts isn't enough!

What does strength mean to you? What steps are you taking to be a stronger person?

In order to change your life, your relationships with folks will have to change and that's alright. Just be sure to create those healthy boundaries!

Cc

Focus on the good, be aware of the other stuff!

Daily Inspiration

Try something new today!

Keep singing, keep dancing!

Looking for an NA Meeting Online? Here's the list (it's 2 pages)!

What can you do NOW to achieve your goals? Doing that thing now, gets you closer to your goal.

This one is especially to those who are stuck in their own head.

Just for today, smile a little more. Just for today, ask someone how he or she is really doing. Just for today, remember, while some may have it better than you do, there are others whom definitely have it worse than you! Just for today, just let go, just for today….

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If you struggle with meditation...

Meditation is really letting go of all the thought processes or 'mind traffic' that gets in the way of just whatever is between you and space and consciousness.



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Ok, so this originally came from a company who sells soap (bodywash, hand soap, shampoo etc) yet this article is very good. Also, don't forget to use some soap! 😃

The first weeks in quarantine might have seemed like a nice break from reality. But as time has gone on, mental health has become a much bigger concern as emotions like fear, anxiety, and uncertainty take hold. So what are techniques we can use to strengthen our mindset, elevate our well being and keep our thoughts from falling prey to those unwanted and unhealthy emotions?

Read our Blog post for more information:
https://bit.ly/ProtectMentalHealthinQuarantine

What makes you most uncomfortable? What does it say about you? How can you use this to benefit others?

Today's inspiration comes from Program Coordinator, Rick Anson. Not sure who originally wrote it so if anyone knows, please share so they can receive credit!

We were MADE to survive this.
We are USED to an unseen illness trying to kill us. We live through that every day.
We are USED to taking things as they come. One day at a time.
We are USED to isolation. We have survived loneliness many times.
We are USED to quarantine. Jails, institutions, detoxes, treatment centers, and more.
We are USED to turning to a Higher Power for faith and hope, constantly.
We are USED to letting go of what we can’t control. To turning it over.
We are USED to working every day to keep others alive. To keep hope alive.
We are USED to fighting against the odds. to RECOVER from a disease. To help others RECOVER.
We have the BEST skill set in the world to make it through this.
We are Recovery STRONG.