The Spectrum of Sexuality Summit and Lots More!

www.santecenter.com

March 2021

800.258.4250

6-hour CE Event

This third annual education and inspiration-filled day spans the spectrum of sexuality topics. Hear from expert therapists from multiple viewpoints – CSATs, sex therapists, sex educators, LPCs, LMFTs and more – from across Texas and beyond. Evidence-based theory and implementation ideas for your work and your clients.

Date/Time:

Friday, April 9, 2021

8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Cost:

$20

Location:

Virtual Format Only - via Zoom

The presentations will only be available to view live on the day of the event and not by recording at a later time.

Continuing Education:

Texas Certification Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Provider No. 1584-00

Texas State Board of Examiners Professional Counselors No. 144

Texas State Board of Examiners Marriage and Family No. 344

Therapists Texas State Board of Social Workers Examiners Provider No. 2974

NBCC ACEP Number: 7031

Santé Center for Healing announced reaching our 25th anniversary in 2021. This is a major milestone for us on our mission to provide treatment with integrity and promote wellness and long-term recovery for patients in a serene and intimate community.

Taking Pride in What We Do

Santé has persevered through years of change while keeping our values intact. We grew as the treatment community developed but were able to maintain the basis of what makes our treatment special. We hope that all who have been a part of our organization – whether it be as a client, staff member, family member, friend or professional colleague – walked away feeling they were better for the relationship they have with us. We should never forget how special it is that each day we are given the opportunity to play a role in helping people live healthier lives.

Over the years, values remain the same:

12 step foundation
Effective, evidence-based treatment
Expert staff pursuing ongoing education/certification
Individualized care
Working to the core trauma-level issues underlying addiction and simultaneous treatment for those experiencing dual diagnosis, poly-addiction

The result… 25 years of miracles, one day at a time.

Article by: Heather Willis, Santé's Public Relations Intern

Read the Full Article

Melissa Pennington, DO, ABAM, CEDS

Medical Director

5 years at Santé Center for Healing

Nature of Addiction

One of the hardships consistent within addiction is the nature of addiction itself. Having worked with and for other mental and behavioral health organizations, Santé’s Medical Director Dr. Melissa Pennington points out, “Santé understands and best addresses the ‘rolling with resistance’ aspect of treating addiction.” Those in active addiction commonly want to leave treatment, stop doing the hard but important work of feeling and healing, and return to their drug of choice at various points along their recovery journey. From initial intake to detox and longer term recovery, Santé has developed and implemented several procedures to encourage patients to remain in life-saving, life-affirming treatment. “We do this by ensuring a non-judgmental attitude, comfortable detox, gentle reassurance, and enlisting the help of peers and family and friends in recovery.” We ask patients to intentionally invest in themselves and in their treatment community, refraining from their previous environment in their first few days in residential treatment. Dr. Pennington continues, “We have a ‘96 hour rule’ that ensures patients do not leave treatment impulsively. Most importantly, we treat each and every patient as a person. We listen to them, we understand them, and we don't take their actions or statements in the midst of addiction personally.”

Step Three

An important step in someone's path to recovery is faith. Having the trust to rely on something or someone who is not themselves is not easy but it can be done if you have the confidence to try. Let go and have faith.

We love the relationship we have with our Alumni. It is an honor and joy to celebrate in their successes and to stand by them in hardships. Here is some of what they have recently shared.

“Erich R called in this morning to say thank you for the birthday wish that we sent to him and to let us know that he is 3 years sober and doing great! He said that he was about to get remarried and life couldn’t be better. He stated that he owed it all to Santé for giving him the tools and a safe haven to be at to get his life back together.”

Shared by Brenda on 3/19/21

"My journey of recovery started at Sante Center for Healing on March 4, 1998 - I celebrated 23 years clean on March 5"

Marcia C on 3/16/21

Alumni Group Post “Roll Call: Who is Thankful to Be Clean & Sober Today?" on 3/12/21

“So so thankful” - Pennye G. J.
“So grateful” - Marcia C
“Pick me! 128 days today!” - Brendan O
"Very grateful” - Dale R
“DITTO! 15 months sober on Mach 9th!” - Christie B
“I am VERY grateful! 11+ years” - Betsy R
“Go very grateful” - Michelle F. R.
“YAASSSE so very thankful… pick up my one year April 27. Woo Hoo” - Pam S. D.
“May 29 for me!” - Chris A

"I know we mostly just celebrate sobriety dates, but I want to share that today is 1 year for me of being bulimia free."

Jordan D on 3/8/21

"Two years sober today! Thanks to my comrades and counselors at Santé for being there for me when I could not be there for myself. I am so grateful for my new life."

Julie B on 3/2/21

"Santé was the beginning of my journey into recovery after 25 years of addiction to simulants. It has been a rocky, tumultuous, uphill climb. The seed was nevertheless planted back in 2013. I'm grateful to be sober today and willing to bring any man who asks through the 12 steps. I'll be in North Texas and available on April 15th! Since I left Santé, I have lost 9 friends, that I know of, to the disease of addiction. I don't know why I was spared but I had to realize it would only be a matter of time before I ended up being a loss for someone else. It had to stop. Thank you to all those who planted the seed of recovery and to those who showed me where it would lead."

Brendan O on 3/8/21

“Pam D called. She is still sober and doing well. She has remained at Elevated in Plano since leaving Santé. She said between Santé and Elevated’s programs she has been able to stay sober after so many failed attempts before us.”

Shared by Kelly in Santé's business office on 2/9/21

Santé proudly awards The Dr. Deb Corley & Santé Center for Healing Scholarship to Meredith Sims.

The Dr. Deb Corley & Santé Center for Healing Scholarship in honor of Santé’s co-founder/co-owner Dr. Deb Corley, PhD, LMFT, LCDC, LSOTP, CSAT, CMAT. It is awarded to individuals pursuing a graduate degree towards work in the mental and behavioral health field.

Meredith is from Denton, Texas. She is pursuing a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Adult Track) at University of North Texas. She no longer views counseling as only a career, but "a dream, a way of being, and a passion." Meredith said, "I have witnessed the lack of services available to individuals with addictions and mental health concerns, and I am both alarmed and angry at the continued stigma facing this population. Upon earning my LPC-associate license, my desire is to continue my work in residential treatment. Eventually, I would like to serve as a clinical lead for an agency while helping create community resources that are accessible to a broad demographic of clients."