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Stepping out of your comfort zone is always difficult, but by doing this you are teaching yourself to handle tough situations and building a stronger mindset. Most people focus on the physical benefits of mastering an aerial ropes course, but did you know that it can also benefit your mind? Climbing a ropes course may be something you have never accomplished, and it may even be a fear of yours to conquer. Upon accomplishing the course, you may feel a heightened self-esteem.

I tried behind these eyes. I lied behind these eyes. I cried behind these eyes. I used to hide behind these eyes. I died behind these eyes. Now I’m alive behind these eyes.

Kindness is free to give and wonderful to receive. There are no dues or fees associated with distribution. It is not taxable, it doesn't gain interest, and it shouldn't come with a return policy. Kindness doesn't expire, rot, or get better with age. It isn't a material commodity, but it is transferable. You can't lease or rent kindness, and it doesn't show up on your credit score, but it does increase the value of human interactions, the world, even when it goes unrecognized. Kindness is a simple act. Yes, practice can make perfect in this case. "I saw that."-Karma

Stay positive. Be kind. Keep moving. On to the next, hopefully less awkward, chapter.

The admonition to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes means before judging someone, you must understand his experiences, challenges, thought processes, etc. In effect, it is a reminder to practice empathy. You may think you know what someone is going through, but the truth is, you most likely don't.

Dear Addiction, This is my final goodbye to my addiction to drugs, alcohol, eating disorder, codependency, negative self talk, self hatred, and need to be accepted by others. You started taking over my life at the young age of fifteen when I was lost and vulnerable during divorce. I felt lost and unable to control anything that was happening around me. I said no to you for years, determined I was not going to let anything affect my studies or extra curricular activities I loved so much. After alcohol I found the devil himself, which I believed was my perfect drug, Adderall, my senior year of college. It gave me energy for days for everything from study, work, binge drinking all night, and killed my appetite. This helped me stay thin and sent my eating disorder into overdrive, and enabled my desire to always be “perfect”. Very quickly you turned on me again and became my every waking thought. I would not sleep for days on end and barely made it through my student teaching. You took me from being an honor student to barely graduating and not getting to walk in my commencement ceremony. You took me into such a dark, sad place; alone and addicted to you.You took everything from me, including my will to live another day trapped in your hell. Little did I know that surviving through it to see another day was the best thing that ever happened to me. -Anonymous

How Do I Find Myself? One hard truth about developing a strong sense of self is that so much of this important development takes place in childhood. If you have faced some kind of trauma in your childhood, or if your parents didn’t help you establish a strong sense of self—or if you came from a religious background where developing a strong sense of “self” was considered selfish—you might still have a lot of work to do when it comes to finding yourself. The good news is that it is never too late to begin your work. In fact, if you are feeling profoundly lost as you read this, you are in a beautiful place.

Discrepancies in the memory systems of the brain post-use, lead the sensory information to by-pass short-term memory and reach long-term memory instead. This may produce the unsettling feeling that we've experienced a new moment before.

Music Therapy can establish clinical and evidence-based resources and interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship. What can Music Therapy accomplish? Promote Wellness. Manage Stress. Alleviate Pain. Express Feelings. Enhance Memory. Improve Communication. Promote Physical Rehabilitation.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" - Leonardo Da Vinci

Problematic social media use, also known as social media addiction or social media overuse, is a proposed form of psychological or behavioral dependence on social media platforms, similar to gaming disorder, Internet addiction disorder, and other forms of digital media overuse, creating a false belief system, self-importance, and anti-social personalities.

You wouldn't be the first person to believe the path you're on is too tough to handle. Defeat doesn't have to be permanent. As long as you remain willing to get up and try again, there's no stopping you from attaining your goals. If you want something bad enough, realize that it's your tenacity that can get you to where you are headed. Sometimes half the struggle is just hanging in there until the miracle happens.

People often dream of becoming astronauts, professional athletes, politicians (maybe..), and/or prominent public figures. Don't stop dreaming, start living. No dream is too big, or too small to accomplish, sober.

Don't be that kind of guy (or girl) who is ________ . Select One or More: Arrogant Selfish Obnoxious Irrational Unkind Inconsiderate Egotistical Uncharitable Insensitive Reckless Self-Centered Other: _________

The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.

Our normal human tendencies are distraction and dissipation. We begin one task, then get seduced by some other option, and lose our focus. We drift away from what is difficult and towards what is comfortable. Let's stay focused.

As the Florida Atlantic University Owls played their final home game of their dominant regular season against Virginia, RECO, a proud partner, was there to support. The FAU Owls will be heading to the playoffs after going 16-4 thus far, defeating Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami University and others, as they battle for the ACHA championship in Dallas, Texas. RECO was asked to drop the ceremonial first puck, meet and engage with the players, and received an honorable set of RECO X FAU hockey jerseys. We are blessed and humbled to be involved with these fine individuals and organizations.

Rest, Relax, & Relearn. Our annual Alumni camping trip is about community, joy, understanding and experiencing fun substance-free. This year, former NFL star Ray Sydnor shared his story, delivering an impactful message to our Alumni. With great speakers, great food, yoga, kayaking and other activities, the yearly experience was a success yet again. Thank you Matt Martin, our Alumni Director, for facilitating a wonderful trip, and of course our Alumni themselves. Your success is our greatest achievement.

Our Annual Recovery Dodgeball Tournament is played to benefit charities offering support to those affected by addiction and mental health disorders.The South Florida Recovery Dodgeball Tournament is hosted annually benefiting a different non-profit organization each event. The non-profits chosen are those that provide resources and assistance to individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health disorders. This event is free to the recovery community and its supporters. Treatment facilities’ clients, staff, and alumni, local sober living homes, 12 step clubhouses and anyone supportive of those in recovery are invited to attend. The South Florida Recovery Dodgeball Tournament has raised over $30,000 for charity since its first tournament in 2015.

Expression + design = fashion. We wear our feelings.

Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, but it also contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. Every year at RECO, we offer our alumni the opportunity to get back to nature to unplug and recharge with our community at Camp Cloverleaf 4H Camp over a weekend in the fall.

Every year RECO Intensive hosts an annual softball game benefiting The Elizabeth Rose Olsen Foundation. Through donations and raffle merchandise RECO was able to raise $15,000.00 for the charity, which will go back into the recovery community in the form of much-needed resources for those just beginning their sober way of life.

As human beings we desire connection. In addiction, we oftentimes find ourselves isolated. That is why every month, regardless of whatever else is going on, our alumni and RECO community finds time to get together, connect, and have some fun. Through these monthly gatherings, we solidify already strong foundations in recovery.

For our monthly Alumni Event, RECO partnered with Beachway Therapy for bubble ball soccer. In this exercise, the bubble represents the exterior obstacles we face in sobriety, often times making it difficult to perform even the simplest of tasks without help. In those moments, thoughts, feelings, and actions can be extremely uncomfortable, but we have each other for support, and can achieve our common goal.

As a token of our gratitude, we treated a small group of our Alumni to a night of bowling, dinner, and discussion. These Alumni were selected based on their devotion to our Alumni Buddy Program.

Why does RECO incorporate exercise? Exercise itself has been shown to reduce stress by increasing levels of norepinephrine, a chemical that helps balance our brains' response to stress. Some researchers suggest exercise can be used to help treat a variety of mental and social disorders, including addiction, depression and anorexia. But climbing itself has an extra trick up its sleeve: Climbers who totally lose themselves in the flow of the activity enter a mindset that can create a sense of euphoria and even block pain, according to Indiana University.

Our alumni remind us daily why we do what we do here at RECO. Our monthly alumni excursions allow us to gather as a community and have fun in sobriety for relaxing and peace instilling events such as this one, a kayaking adventure through South Florida.

RECO Intensive specializes in both alcohol addiction treatment and drug addiction treatment. The model we use in our intensive outpatient treatment program is highly integrative, experiential, innovative, and personalized. To guide clients on the path to sobriety, our addiction treatment center’s mission incorporates outpatient rehab treatment methodologies that cater to each individual as a whole — their mind, their body, and their spirit.

When RECO's Founder, David Niknafs, was getting treatment for his drug addiction in 2008, he began journaling and documenting his thoughts. This is a visual creation based on an excerpt from his writings. "One" Young became old, and easy turned hard... Shy became bold, and close turned afar… Peddling became dealing, and powder became pure... Borrow became stealing, and nothing caused fear… Trust grew farther, and reality forgot me... Happiness got harder, and death became free… Top turned to bottom, and friend turned to enemy... Answer became problem, and heroin the remedy... Calm became weed, while pills turned to smack... Uppers became speed, while coke became crack… Want was now need, and fiction became fact... Fun became feed, and free became trapped… Months became years, and love turned to hate... Joy turned to tears, and future became fate... Home became jail, and jail became home... Heaven now hell, I walked all alone... First became last, and now became never... I erased the past, and grasped for a new endeavor... Since top became bottom, could bottom become top? And help become power... to surrender and stop? Therapy replaced dope, and meetings replaced deals... Steps became hope, and sobriety my meals… Lost became found, and weakness turned strong... Serenity has sound, and doing right beats wrong... I'll make this last, I'm finally done... But remember the past and how it all started with one.

This year, 39 teams of 5 competed in hopes of being crowned the 2018 Recovery Dodgeball Champion. Thank you to all the healthcare providers, organizations, and local businesses that supported the event, which always benefits a select Non-Profit. Hosted by: RECO Intensive, Destination Hope, and Simple Path Recovery Sponsored by: Banyan Treatment Center, Chapel Hill Detox, Fro Pro, Mending Fences, MOJO Media, Sound Recovery, Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers, Seacrest Recovery Center, ROSSEN Law Firm, GateHouse, PAX Campus, Elements Behavioral Health, All in Solutions, Wellness Resource Center, MAP Health Management, Serene Beginnings, The Elizabeth Rose Olsen Foundation, Temperance Training, The Refuge, Life of Purpose, Recovery Unplugged, Hark | Yon | Marmor PLLC, and Florida Center for Recovery.

All of our properties are named after friends and family who lost their battle with addiction. In this video, we explain the theme of each female residence, which is uniquely designed to represent their Hometown, where their journey began. Their journey will continue, eternally, at RECO.

As a thank you to our staff and like-minded professionals, every year we host a holiday party where we celebrate the work we do, the people we love, and the lives we touch.

PTSD Foundation of America | As seen in the LA Times Paintball serves as "exposure therapy," which harnesses physical activity as a way for clients to accept and work through past trauma. Not only does it help address traumatic events in clients lives, but it also offers a healthy form of release for these clients, who may be battling addiction to drugs or alcohol.

All of our properties are named after friends and family who lost their battle with addiction. In this video, we explain the theme of each male residence, which is uniquely designed to represent their Hometown, where their journey began. Their journey will continue, eternally, at RECO.

RECO is a proud sponsor of FAU's D3 Hockey Team, in addition to many other athletic and scholastic programs in Florida. Our Founder, Dave Niknafs, was invited to drop the ceremonial puck at center ice, in the final FAU home game, closing out a historical winning season for the Owls. RECO's mission is to restore the light and color in the lives of those suffering from addiction and mental health disorders. However, the mission doesn't stop there, as their philosophies stretch into community involvements, reconciliation and reclamation to healthy living, including education, sports, and service.

In honor of Elizabeth Rose Olsen and the foundation in her name, RECO Intensive partnered with our communities in the treatment industry to raise $10,000.00 for the charity which goes towards helping those suffering from addiction.

The start of substance abuse, the progression of addiction, and the process of recovery. This is an illustrated story of one person's thoughts, words, and journey.

RECO Intensive Graduation Coin Design and Symbolism Logo and Tagline. Scenery: The palm tree, sun and water elements are representatives of our Delray Beach location. The palm tree represents growth, the water change, and the sun reflects on the tagline "Let's get back to a brighter future." Symbolism: The coin is meant to be not only a token of accomplishment but also to serve as a daily reminder to strive towards sobriety. Daily reminder: Recovery doesn't end at graduation. It's a daily decision to stay sober EVERYDAY. 24: The 24 rays and stripes on the center circle represent making every hour in the day count. 7: There are many elements with the number 7 on the coin. This is to be a reminder that week after week we grow and get closer to our goals with repetition. 365: There are 365 tiny notches around the coin. These show the impact each day has on forming a full circle.

Our alumni are active and vibrant members of their community. In the spirit of creating a brighter future we host monthly alumni events. This month we all went on a after dark deep sea fishing trip.

Designed to emphasize the powerful connections that can be made with our peers in recovery, Alumni Nights take place at RECO every Thursday evening and once a month we go on adventures such as this one. We invite all former clients to return to RECO and share in this community of support.

RECO is more than a place to find recovery. It is a lifestyle. A way of being. A commitment to being more. What is in your future?

Our RECO alumni are special. Every client that comes to RECO and completes our program becomes a part of a lifelong family here. This added support helps our alumni to stay focused and give back in their sobriety through our alumni buddy system, weekly alumni meetings, and monthly alumni events. This years creme de la creme however, was our RECO alumni retreat. The retreat this year was a weekend long camping trip at 4-H Cloverleaf Park.

In the face of addiction, we are all climbing a similar mountain. When left alone, that mountain can feel insuperable. At RECO, we will not only work to climb that mountain with you—many of us have reached its darkest valleys before. We know where you have been, and will invest every ounce of our effort and limitless compassion to ensure a continuous transformation toward the person you will become.

Darkness to light. Black and white to color. At RECO, we believe in meeting the client where they are and helping to create a brighter future for themselves. All in the heart of beautiful downtown Delray Beach.

At RECO, we believe that recovery is a lifelong journey. Through our alumni program, we have developed an incredible community of support, aiming to introduce clients to the limitless possibilities that life in recovery can create.

RECO partners with local communities all across South Florida. This includes colleges like Florida Atlantic University (FAU). We were honored and proud to throw the first pitch at the FAU baseball game. Dave, the Founder of RECO, relates throwing the first pitch to memories of his early sobriety.

At RECO, we are proud to partner with some of the best and the brightest in the drug and alcohol treatment industry. Every year, RECO has been honored to attend the Moments of Change event where likeminded organizations can come together to find solutions, talk the latest and greatest and connect with the hopes of solving the addiction crisis.