Why The Steps Didn’t Work For Me

Recently, I was helping my parents move and was asked to go through my old stuff, to discard any “junk” and to save anything worth holding onto.  While sifting through the relics of my past, I came across an old journal that I kept as a teen.  I spoke candidly about how it felt to […]

Mindfulness: A Bridge to the 12-Steps

After extensive staff training and successful implementation of Mindfulness Practice into our client’s daily schedule, Jaywalker has become a Certified “Mindfulness In Recovery” treatment provider! John Bruna, founder of the Mindful Life Program and creator of the Mindfulness in Recovery Workbook, developed a curriculum that is universal, accessible and practical. Mindfulness in Recovery integrates seamlessly […]

Recovery through Service – Independence Pass

Jaywalker Lodge staff, clients, and alumni spent time this week volunteering on Independence Pass.  Jaywalker Expedition Director, Lynn Sanson, organized yet another outing to help our outdoor community remove obsolete cable, poles, and phone lines; restoring visual serenity to a 10 mile strech on Independence Pass.  The Aspen Times details the service work and operation in the article […]

SAM – Smart Approaches to Marijuana

Staff and alumni from Jaywalker Lodge were in attendance at the initial press conference for SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) held at the Denver Press Club on Thursday, Jan. 10.  The SAM project was initiated recently by US Congressman Patrick Kennedy and fellow supporters from the Colorado medical community.  Rep. Kennedy spoke about his personal […]