native american
Talking Circle Comes to Sober Living by the Sea
To complement the traditional 12-step treatment philosophy and wide variety of eclectic therapeutic processes, Jay and Lisa have been known to broaden the horizons of the men and women in treatment by exposing them to Native American rituals. We have written previously about the drum circles and "Journeying," today's entry is about the Talking Circle. read more...
Pow Wow is a Fun Activity in Recovery - Sober Living by the Sea Treatment Blog
We took some of our clients on a special trip to the UC Irvine Pow Wow on Sunday May 23rd. Native American culture was on full display and it was a stimulating and educational day. read more...
Sweating in Sobriety by Jay Rau
Lisa M, a staff massage therapist turned me on to my first Sweat Lodge ceremony over a year ago and I’ve been “sweating” ever since. At first, she had to practically drag me there but now if I don’t get a monthly sweat in, I am the one who is dragging her. read more...
