In this episode of A Wise Mind we speak with Rebecca Alexander, a psychotherapist, author, mental health educator, and disability rights advocate. Rebecca shares her personal journey with Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition that causes progressive vision and hearing loss. She discusses the importance of resilience in overcoming adversity and living a fulfilling life.

Rebecca emphasizes the role of mindfulness and gratitude in building resilience, as well as the importance of family support and community. She also discusses the challenges of mental health and addiction, and the importance of seeking professional help.

Rebecca's story is a powerful example of resilience in the face of adversity. She has overcome many challenges in her journey to become a successful and inspiring individual. Her insights into mental health, addiction, and the family system are invaluable.

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In this episode of A Wise Mind, featuring Doctor Alex Kudisch and Amanda Baker, our guests explore the significance of their individual journeys in healthcare, emphasizing how personal experiences shape their professional paths. Amanda highlights the vital role of mentorship and practical experience in her development, showcasing her passion for the mental health field despite its inherent challenges.

Doctor Kudisch discusses his journey from Argentina to the U.S. as a young boy. A transformative moment in medical school, when he encountered a patient with schizophrenia, profoundly influenced his perspective on mental health. The guests celebrate their accomplishments, including Amanda’s establishment of the Collegiate Recovery Community program at Texas Tech University and Doctor Kudisch's advocacy for improved mental health access for children in Texas.

The episode also addresses the critical need for integrated care in mental health and substance abuse treatment, advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals. Both Amanda and Doctor Kudisch emphasize the growing acknowledgment of addiction as a significant psychiatric issue and the importance of effective communication across specialties.

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Continuing Care is an integral part of the treatment model at Sabino Recovery. Your time at Sabino is only a small fraction of your life and Continuing Care focuses on how to take the tools you’ll learn in treatment into your healthy life in recovery. As soon as you arrive, your Continuing Care Coordinator will work with you to ensure that your Sabino treatment plan will lead to continued success.

As you proceed through treatment, you will learn things about yourself that you never imagined. You will profoundly change and grow so it makes sense that you’ll need time to adjust and need support to understand those changes and how to integrate them into your life. Continuing Care helps you plan your transition out of treatment. You’ll practice setting and enforcing boundaries, completing recovery goals, and continuing to take steps toward lifelong health. Your Continuing Care Coordinator will help you find a community that helps you maintain your sobriety and explore your interests outside of your addiction so you can focus on living a full, healthy life.

In this episode of A Wise Mind presented by Sabino Recovery, host Sam Zimmer is back with two of the Sabino Recovery Continuing Care Team, Shea Smith, Continuing Care Coordinator and Andrea Hovden-Hall, Continuing Care Manager. They discuss the importance of Continuing Care as part of Sabino’s treatment model and highlight some of the work we do at Sabino Recovery to make your transition back out of treatment and into your life in recovery as smooth as possible.

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1-800-662-4357

https://www.sabinorecovery.com/contact/
(844) 809-1067