What exactly are inner demons? As a client gets ready to transition back to life at home, his fear of returning to life as usual leads to a discussion on the types of behaviors that led him into treatment in the first place. Join the discussion on the concept of inner demons and if it’s something you can defeat or something you can only tame. Content warning: Depression, mention of suicidal ideation.  

Are we really all so different after all? You may have more in common with a stranger than you think. This week the group plays a game called I Relate to get the conversation flowing and to feel more comfortable opening up about their insecurities, family struggles, and interests. 

There’s a clear divide in the group this week. The majority understands the bad decisions and toxic relationships that a life of heavy drug use leads to, but one member seems determined to continue her habits even after leaving rehab. In this episode, we explore the complex and misunderstood nature of addiction and discuss alternative ways to find happiness and peace.

A client struggles with her place in treatment after being ousted for being overly honest to the point where it may be rude. This revelation leads to a discussion on society's pressure of fitting in and the delicate act we play between putting on a character to be well-liked and being comfortable enough to be our true selves.

This week we dive into habits – what they say about us, how to break them, and how they can be a symptom of a deeper issue like anxiety. Trigger warning: Drug and food addiction, suicide

A client returns to treatment after relapsing. Listen in as they discuss the challenges that come with leaving rehab, how to reframe failure as being a part of  growth, and how to stay true to your goals. Content warning: Bulimia, drug use, suicide

A client shares his written poem with the group offering a firsthand look at what it's like to be in treatment for addiction. Content warning: Suicide, drug addiction 

In this lighthearted episode, we meet two new members having trouble adjusting to their first days in treatment. After pranking most of the staff, our group facilitator tries to get them to open up and discusses the importance of being honest and not using humor and jokes to hide behind their feelings.

After discovering her mother committed several serious crimes, this 13-year-old has become hyper-focused on being "normal" and having a regular life. But in this quest to be ordinary, she’s abandoned her own passions and sense of identity. She knows the opposite of what she’d like to be – her mother - but has been unable to think about her own needs and desires. Once her eternal spotlight leaves her mom, what will she discover about herself? Content warning: mention of suicide

A patient reads an open and honest letter of forgiveness to her mom after working through their troublesome past. Peer into this intimate moment of expression and join the conversation on owning your behavior, vulnerability, and communicating in a positive and healthy way. Content warning: Overdose, suicide