Research
All about the Neuroscience
We are well researched in the neuroscience of addiction and how recovery mends the damages of addiction. What sets our medical model apart from traditional treatment is the hyper focus on treating addiction, not treating the symptoms of addiction.
The Surprising Science of Happiness
Dan Gilbert, author of "Stumbling on Happiness," challenges the idea that we'll be miserable if we don't get what we […]
The new Traumatology Part 1
Dr. Robert Scaer, M.D. talks to Anthony "Twig" Wheeler of www.liberationispossible.org about his experience and work with trauma. Dr. Scaer […]
The new Traumatology Part 2
Dr. Robert Scaer, M.D. talks to Anthony "Twig" Wheeler of www.liberationispossible.org about his experience and work with trauma. Dr. Scaer […]
Interpersonal Neurobiology – How 12-Step Groups Effect our Physiology
Dr. Siegel is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the […]
Finding Purpose in Recovery
Michael Jr. – A Comedic TED Talk on finding purpose in your life. With comedy, you not only laugh but […]
Mindfulness
How do we change? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate […]
Neuroscience of Addiction
The last twenty years produced an explosion of understanding about addiction (substance use disorders) and how our brains enable our […]
Powerlessness Step 1
This lecture focused on understanding the concept of being powerless and our resistance to accepting that concept as a part […]
The Power of Vulnerability
The power of Vulnerability Steps 4 & 5: Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love […]
How to make stress your friend
The lecture following discusses how stress and anxiety are only harmful if viewed that way, and how reaching out for […]
Inspiration
- Dr. Daniel Amen — brain imaging, functional neuroanatomy, brain health interventions, and clinical brain-based frameworks.
- Dr. Bessel van der Kolk — trauma science, memory, somatic impacts of trauma, and trauma-informed recovery.
- Dr. Peter Levine — nervous system regulation, somatic approaches, and the physiology of trauma/stress.
- Dr. Louis Cozolino — interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, neural change through relationship, and neuroscience-informed psychotherapy.
- Dr. Kevin McCauley — addiction neurobiology, relapse vulnerability, dopamine system recovery, and long-term recovery planning.
- Dr. Steven Gundry — gut-brain axis, inflammation, metabolic contributors to mental health, and nutrition-based brain health strategies.
- Nadine Burke Harris — ACEs research and long-term health impacts of early adversity.
- Gabor Maté — stress, trauma, and addiction linkage through developmental and relational frameworks.
Science-Based Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
We integrate the newest findings in neuroscience and behavioral health.
This commitment ensures you receive the most effective care possible