Jaclyn Dunne

Jaclyn Dunne leads the admissions process with empathy and professionalism. She ensures that every individual seeking help is guided through the intake process with care and clarity.

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Why Creative Expression Can Help with Addiction Treatment

Creative expression can be a powerful tool to express complex emotions and thoughts during addiction treatment.

How to Build a Sober Support Network

If you have recently completed treatment for a substance use disorder, you have taken a powerful first step in recovery and should be proud. To continue your recovery, however, it’s crucial for you to have a supportive network of people that you can turn to when you’re struggling, and who will also celebrate your successes. […]

How to Talk to Children About a Parent’s Addiction

It’s estimated that one in ten children live with an adult that has an addiction, known as a substance use disorder (SUD), and that most of these children are under the age of five. Children who live in these situations have a higher likelihood of struggling with emotional and behavioral problems, or even with their […]

Can Pets Help with Addiction Recovery?

Pets have long been thought to benefit mental health, offering unconditional love and companionship. For people in addiction recovery, a pet can provide support and a host of benefits that can help them maintain sobriety. Animals can also be helpful during the treatment process, with what’s known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) In […]

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What Should You Say to an Alcoholic to Help Them Get Treatment?

You can’t force an alcoholic to get treatment, but you can have a conversation with them to offer support, empathy, and encouragement.