Healing, Growth, and Creating Trauma-Informed Culture with Dr. Phoenix Adams,

The Hanley Effect

In this powerful and inspiring episode, The Hanley Effect welcomes Dr. Phoenix Adams, Chief Clinical Officer at Hanley Center. Dr. Adams shares his incredible personal and professional journey, his insights on trauma-informed care, and his vision for creating a culture of healing within Hanley Center.

From overcoming personal challenges and finding purpose in helping others to implementing groundbreaking programs like the Perinatal Women’s Program and supporting the team that delivers excellence in care, Dr. Adams' story is one of resilience, compassion, and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

1. A Journey of Resilience

• Dr. Adams shares his turbulent upbringing, time in foster care, and how therapy and Al-Anon meetings shaped his path toward healing and social work.
• His personal experiences became a "superpower" that now allows him to help others in meaningful ways.

1. The Importance of Trauma-Informed Culture

• Beyond trauma-informed care, Dr. Adams champions the creation of a trauma-informed culture—a thoughtful and kind approach that honors the experiences of everyone, including patients, families, and caregivers.
• Recognizing that everyone carries wounds, this culture focuses on respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

1. Supporting Families in Recovery

• Addiction affects entire family systems. Dr. Adams emphasizes the importance of family involvement in treatment to foster long-term healing for everyone.

1. Why Length of Stay Matters

• A 45-day minimum stay is critical to allow time for detox, stabilization, and deep clinical work.
• Early in treatment, patients may feel “better” after two weeks, but families should understand this is often a sign of withdrawal easing, not true healing.

1. The Power of Kindness

• Dr. Adams encourages everyone to “choose kindness” and recognize that small, thoughtful actions can have significant healing effects on others.

Programs Highlighted in This Episode:

• Perinatal Women’s Program: A groundbreaking program for pregnant women and new mothers. https://www.hanleycenter.org/treatment/mothers-and-babies/
• Children’s Family Program: A support system for children and families impacted by addiction. https://hanleyfoundation.org/resources/child-centered-family-program/
• Patriots Program: Specialized treatment for first responders and veterans. https://www.hanleycenter.org/treatment/veterans-and-first-responders/

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