Kelly McClanahan
Kelly McClanahan has an MSW in clinical social work and a CATC IV in addictions counseling. She teaches meditation and mindfulness, specializing in addiction and trauma. She also leads workshops and seminars on treatment of addictive disorders and stress reduction.
The Importance of Time Management in Addiction Recovery
By Kelly McClanahanManaging your time effectively ensures that you don't feel overwhelmed and tempted to reach for your old stress relievers. Lear... Continue Reading
Identifying and Combating Triggers in Early Recovery
By Kelly McClanahanLearn how to pinpoint your triggers so you can overcome them. Continue Reading
Finding the Courage to Change
By Kelly McClanahanOf course change is a necessary part of recovery, but that doesn't mean it's easy. How do you do it? What must change first? Continue Reading
Why Does Everyone Keep Saying 'Easy Does It'?
By Kelly McClanahanIf you're in recovery you hear this cliche every day. But behind the words lies one of the keys to recovery, and it may be just... Continue Reading
Powerlessness for Women in 12-Step Recovery
By Kelly McClanahanThe terms "powerless" and "powerlessness" are used a lot in the early stages of 12-step sober recovery programs. And, a lot of ... Continue Reading
Sex and Addiction Recovery
By Kelly McClanahanAre you new to addiction recovery? If so, you might want to think twice before you jump into bed with someone--it could lead to... Continue Reading
Can Romance in Recovery Be Another Kind of Addiction?
By Kelly McClanahanIs getting swept up in a new romance just swapping one addiction for another? Continue Reading
What it Means to Have a Spiritual Awakening - AA & the Big Book
By Kelly McClanahanAre you turned off by the spiritual terminology you encounter in 12-step meetings? Often, newbies don't yet understand the 12-s... Continue Reading
What Does "Surrender" Really Mean?
By Kelly McClanahanThe term "surrender" is bandied about all the time in recovery programs, but what does it mean? And more importantly, is it rea... Continue Reading
Motivation for Quitting
By Kelly McClanahanQuitting an addiction takes a lot of willpower, support and determination. But what is the strongest motivating factor? Continue Reading