Rediscovering the Roots of Transformational Recovery The Healing Pathways Program’s origins reach back to a time before formal structure, when it was called The Wind and Raven Approach to Sickness—a personal and primal journey that evolved into the transformational recovery model it is today. A Vision Born from Lived Experience In 2016–2017, I launched Wind…
Side by Side Dimension Healing Pathways (Alpha) SMART Recovery Seeking Safety Core Ethos Integrative narrative-based transformation Secular self-empowerment via CBT Trauma-informed coping (SUD + PTSD) Main Tools BEING model, SPIRIT Goals, journaling, somatic practices ABCs, REBT tools, urge logs 25+ topic modules, grounding, psychoeducation Tone Psycho-spiritual, story-driven, deep introspection Cognitive, rational, behavior-focused Clinical, educational, skills-based…
The ancient philosopher Socrates once uttered the profound words, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” This wisdom emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, an essential practice for personal growth. However, like many things in life, a delicate balance must be maintained, for an over-examined life can lead to excessive self-criticism and hinder problem-solving. Carl Jung,…