New Directions for Women: Empowering Recovery Through Community and Care
For these women, addiction has been a full-time job.
Picture a place where women in recovery find not just treatment, but a supportive community that feels like family. That's exactly what New Directions for Women in Costa Mesa, California, offers. In this special episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast', Neil Scott takes us behind the scenes of this remarkable program. CEO Rebecca Flood kicks things off by sharing the history and mission of New Directions, painting a vivid picture of their dedication to helping women reclaim their lives.
Program Manager Merrilee Green then dives into the importance of fostering relationships among residents, creating a network of support that goes beyond traditional therapy. Speaking of therapy, primary therapist Trisha Miles breaks down the various therapeutic approaches available, from individual and group sessions to family therapy. The episode also features board member Dan Carracino, who shares his journey from making the documentary 'Bill W.' to becoming deeply involved with New Directions. Alum Miranda B.
opens up about her personal recovery journey and the transformative impact the program has had on her life. Health educator Ethan Hedayat wraps things up by discussing the mind-body connection and how practices like yoga play a crucial role in the recovery process. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how New Directions for Women is changing lives, one woman at a time.