Jerry Boriskin: Evidence-based treatment methods

The Meadows, America’s premier center for the treatment of addiction and trauma, is pleased to present a series of videos in which Dr. Jerry Boriskin discusses post-traumatic stress disorder and complex PTSD. In the fourth video of his 10-part series, Dr. Boriskin, senior fellow at The Meadows, talks about evidence-based… Read More

The Cost of Intensity

The Cost of Intensity by Anne Brown, MS, LPC Just a glance at the day’s news offers yet another example of the cost of addiction and intensity seeking. In the early hours of Monday morning, June 20, 2011, stunt man and actor Ryan Dunn died in an alcohol-fueled and… Read More

John Bradshaw on the Importance of Aftercare Treatment Centers

The Meadows is pleased to present an 11-part interview with John Bradshaw, world-famous educator, counselor, motivational speaker, author, and a leading figure in the fields of addiction and recovery. In the fourth video of his series, Mr. Bradshaw explores the role that after-care facilities play in the recovery process. He… Read More

Jerry Boriskin: Addiction and complex PTSD

The Meadows, one of America’s leading centers for the treatment of addiction and trauma, is pleased to present a series of videos in which Dr. Jerry Boriskin discusses post-traumatic stress disorder and complex PTSD. In the third video of his 10-part series, Dr. Boriskin, Senior Fellow at The Meadows, discusses… Read More

What About the Wives?

By Anne Brown Notable public figures such as Tiger Woods, Anthony Weiner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jesse James have garnered substantial media attention for their uncontained sexual behaviors. Much mention has been made of their sexually compulsive behaviors and the affair partners with whom they have been involved. However, less attention… Read More

Maureen Canning: On Contemporary Sex Addiction Treatment

MAUREEN CANNING ON CONTEMPORARY SEX ADDICTION TREATMENT As part of its series on addiction and trauma, The Meadows is pleased to present a video featuring Maureen Canning discussing sexual addiction in women. In the third video in her nine-part series, Maureen Canning, MA, LMFT, talks about contemporary methods for treating… Read More

John Bradshaw: On The Meadows Model of family systems in treatment

JOHN BRADSHAW ON THE MEADOWS’ MODEL OF FAMILY SYSTEMS IN TREATMENT As part of its video series on addiction and trauma, The Meadows is pleased to present an 11-part interview with John Bradshaw, world-famous educator, counselor, motivational speaker, author, and a leading figure in the fields of addiction and recovery. Read More

The Meadows Proudly Participates in UKESAD 2011 – London, England

The Meadows Proudly Participates in UKESAD 2011 – London, England What a tremendous experience we had in London! The Meadows Senior Staff spent the week of May 16th at the 8th Annual UK/EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM ON ADDICTIVE DISORDERS – better known as the UKESAD 2011 Conference. The conference brought together… Read More

Sexual Addiction

I have been working in the field of sexual compulsivity for almost twenty years and during that time I have seen a shift in the attitudes and education of medical and clinical professions. For a long time, sexual compulsivity was seen as an unsubstantiated disorder. It was not legitimized by… Read More

Shine the Light on What You Want to Grow

‘Tis the season for manicured lawns, sprouting gardens and lush flowering trees. The beauty and color of all this new growth is a reminder to shine the light on what you want to grow. The flowers and fruits represent a job well done. In our world, however, it’s easy to… Read More