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Happy World Laughter Day!

“Laughter is one of those things people assume must be good for you. And like many ideas that feel intuitively true, it has attracted plenty of enthusiastic claims and not always great science,” says Michelle Drapkin, founder of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center. “But if you look at the research carefully, there are a few findings that are genuinely interesting.”

Click our to read more about the benefits of giggling, guffawing and chortling, and get more of Drapkin’s advice on incorporating more laughter into your day-to-day.



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It’s time for THIS OR THAT: APRIL SHOWERS EDITION!

On a rainy day, are we more likely to find you dancing in the rain and jumping in puddles, or will we find you curled up with a book and a warm mug of coffee or tea, listening to the drops outside?

Place your votes!



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It’s time for another Facilitator Spotlight - Meet Melinda!

Melinda is a Reiki Practitioner, Meditation Teacher, and Yoga-Barre Instructor. She leads meditation, reiki, and breath work groups at various treatment centers, and is passionate about providing those in recovery with tools that support long-term sobriety from addiction. After Melinda personally experienced what she felt like was missing from her background with traditional therapy, she started sharing reiki, meditation and sound healing through international events, local classes and community events, such as Reiki Sound Baths. She has served as President of a Non-Profit Organization and strives to serve others in ways that fosters health, happiness, grounded-ness, humanity and connection.

When reflecting upon the work we do, Melinda says, “How rewarding the feeling is to know I am part of someone’s journey to sobriety, equipping them with tools that can support them in building the quality of life they deserve, with the clarity that they are absolutely capable of creating it. There is an adage that sheds lights on how underneath addiction is a longing for connection, and it is an honor to help others develop and nurture that relationship of deep connection within themselves, to feel at home within, rooted in the foundations of self-acceptance, self-trust, forgiveness, inner peace, presence and love. I’m so grateful to AdLib for providing me with the spaces to introduce our amazing clients to holistic modalities, so they can then take these practices home to encourage long-term recovery.”

Here are a few fun facts about Melinda:

Favorite food: Sweet potatoes!
Favorite dessert: “Fin Cakes” made by my fabulous friend, Chef Doris Fin! The most amazing flavors of vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free ice cream cakes. Don’t even get me started on her holiday candy cane flavor with homemade maple syrup brittle and naturally colored by beets and spirulina.
Favorite person: God

Thank you for the amazing work you do, .melindamichael!




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Watching our clients experience the benefits of our groups firsthand.. it never gets old.



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Mark your calendars for March 14th! ☀️ 👏

Get ready to laugh, connect, and let your creativity shine!
No experience? No problem! This neuroaffirming improv session is all about fun, confidence, and just being yourself.

📍 Where: Mychal’s Café (parking behind the café -
follow the directions!)

🗓️ Don’t miss out on this playful, one-of-a-kind experience with Beach Cities Gateway and 🎉

Three cheers for on his birthday! 🎉

We are grateful to have you on the team, Kenny, and hope your birthday was incredible!

Double tap or comment below to send Kenny some birthday cheer! ❤️



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Happy February, everyone!



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CAST YOUR VOTES BELOW!

When it comes to a relax and reset moment, are you going for yoga or a sound bath?



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We are proud to offer a large variety of groups for mental health and substance use disorder facilities here at The AdLib Company. We like to think of ourselves as a “one-stop shop” for all things holistic healing!

Whether you are wanting to bring some laughter, movement, relaxation or creative outlets to your clients, we are here to help!

DM us for more information!



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