Addiction Is Not The End Of The Road
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director When we hear the word “addict” we usually visualize someone who is a hard core drug user, an out-of-control alcoholic, or a heavy smoker. […]
July 8, 2014
June 23, 2014
David Simon House Building Dedication
Nirmala Raniga with Dr. David Simon “When all your desires are distilled; You will cast just two votes: To love more, And be happy.” -Hafiz Throughout his lifetime, the late […]
May 29, 2014
Hope for Opioid Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director With the passing of acclaimed actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from a drug overdose, the international spotlight had once again focused on opioid and other […]
May 9, 2014
Nurturing The Seeds Of New Growth
by Nirmala Raniga Nurturing ourselves comes in many forms – from delighting the senses and nourishing the body with the zesty preparations of a meal, to the deep relaxation or […]
May 1, 2014
Connecting With Grace
A therapy dog wasn’t something Grace had remembered from her brief read through the Center’s website. It was wholly unexpected to see a honey-coloured canine stroll into the group room […]
March 6, 2014
Nurture Your Relationships with Nonviolent Communication
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “When all your desires are distilled you will cast two votes: To love more. And be happy.” ~Hafiz Living in the Flow of Passion […]
March 3, 2014
Seeking Balance and Well-Being: A Mind-Body Approach to Depression
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director Everyone feels “blue” or sad from time to time. It’s a normal life experience. But when these emotions begin to interfere with your life […]
February 12, 2014
Healing from Emotional Trauma
It’s almost impossible these days to read a newspaper or tune into a news broadcast without hearing about someone who has experienced some sort of emotional trauma. Often referred to […]
January 11, 2014
Disorder – How am I Looking….
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director It is estimated that eight million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men. People suffering from eating disorders […]
November 19, 2013
Addicted to Alcohol? There is Hope!
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director Alcoholism is a chronic brain disease that causes compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. Addiction to alcohol is insidious. It usually starts small but for […]