Paul Reinhardt, founder of the New Canaan Parent Support Group, shares his journey from devastating loss to purpose — through meditation, yoga, community, and the practice of showing up for himself.

We spoke with three Dads who are SDC members in recovery: Josh McGill - Leni’s Dad, Neil McElroy - Lucas’ Dad, and Alex Rodriguez - Isa’s Dad. Each came to sobriety differently. Their losses are different. Their timelines are different. But they share something rare — a willingness to say out loud what most men won't.

When a family first reaches out for help with a loved one’s substance use, the path forward can feel overwhelming. NFR’s Care Navigation program walks alongside families from that very first call — helping them understand their options, verify insurance, and connect with the right providers.

When a child is struggling with substance use, the entire family feels it. NFR’s Family Coaching program helps parents and families move from crisis mode into clarity through evidence-based approaches and peer-led guidance.

Research shows that family-centered approaches go beyond abstinence to foster communication, support networks, and skill-building for daily life — helping teens sustain recovery and navigate adulthood.

Duncan and Paul, family members of a current NFR client, share how a gardening analogy helped them understand recovery — clearing the ground, planning ahead, and using the community around them.

This scoping review shows that self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all idea — it’s shaped by individual needs, cultural context, and personal recovery journeys.

As 2025 comes to a close, NFR founder Cam Piasecki reflects on the year’s milestones, community impact, and the people who make recovery support possible.

This study challenges the idea that hope is an individual trait. Instead, hope is deeply shaped by context — the environments, routines, and communities people connect with.

Maura Satti, LCSW, explores how somatic awareness — the connection between mind and body — can transform gratitude from a concept into a lived, embodied experience during recovery.

People who are more aware of their internal signals — breath, heart rate, tension — are better able to reframe stressful experiences. Emotional regulation begins in the body.

Seasonal change isn’t just symbolic — it’s physiological. Stronger seasonal patterns are associated with higher relapse rates. Here’s what the research says.

A look at The Serenity Project, a local nonprofit where horses provide gentle, grounding reminders to reconnect with ourselves — and how equine therapy supports recovery.

Recovery is more than a day count. Research on long-term thriving shows that meaning, identity, connection, and purpose — not just abstinence — are what separate surviving recovery from actually living it.

Paul Reinhardt, founder of the New Canaan Parent Support Group, shares his journey from devastating loss to purpose — through meditation, yoga, community, and the practice of showing up for himself.

Rebuilding a daily routine in early recovery is harder than it looks. Research shows that structured days, morning rituals, and learning how to actually rest — not just collapse — are some of the most protective skills a person can develop early on.

Abbe K., an NFR client one year into recovery, shares how an intervention, AA, a sponsor, and the simple act of showing up changed everything.

Does the peer model actually work? A 2025 systematic review says yes — and the research backs that. People who work with recovery coaches engage more, stay longer, and build lives that hold.

Bobby Brennan, an NFR client in recovery since 2021, explores the paradox of the “middle space” — and how setting personal goals in music, reading, and fitness keeps him grounded.