By Kira L. Residence XII Alumnae Community President Since a young age I took pride in the fact that I was a survivor and could take care of myself and thought I could get through anything that I just needed to work harder. When I was hurt or felt abandoned I covered that [...]
By Roberta Romero The days are cooling off and the leaves are starting to turn as we head into Fall. For most this is a gentle turn into a new season. For me, it’s a harsh slap in the face. Yes, I know seasonal changes are normal and definitely not surprising, but, for [...]
Residence XII was chosen as one of several recovery programs to pilot a new and exciting resource to support recovery. Seattle startup WeConnect has developed digital technology to connect the recovery community. The Seattle Times reached out to Residence XII's outpatient counselor Andrea Arany-Kovacs for her feedback on how this smartphone app positively affects [...]
As humans we have the natural need for bonding connection because we are an innately a social species. Social connections are a powerful component in our lives as they play a vital role in our survival in our sense of belonging. Most importantly, our bonds and feelings of connection play an important role for [...]
The patients at RESIDENCE XII have one thing in common — they are struggling with the challenges of chemical dependency. Everyone needs help at some point in their lives and Residence XII has programs to provide support, strength, and guidance during all phases of the journey towards sobriety. Perhaps you are wondering why people [...]
Here at RESIDENCE XII, we offer different treatment options for women to make sure they are on the right path to sobriety. Outside of the RESIDENTIAL INPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM, our INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM is particularly for women who are capable of maintaining sobriety outside the course of a residential program. Women in this 12-step [...]
New Year, new you? Every year, 40 PERCENT OF AMERICANS MAKE RESOLUTIONS in hopes for a fresh start to the New Year. As the most difficult part of the end of the year has ended for those struggling with addiction, 2017 can be the time to focus on sobriety and becoming a better you. [...]
