Don, born in Louisiana to Shamanic-descendant Native Americans (matriarchal side), pursued theology after growing up on a farm with three siblings. He later specialised in addiction studies in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, achieving an M.Div and additional studies in Management, Administration, and Counselling. With a background in Philosophy, he found his calling as a priest, offering support to Step 5s in local treatment centres.
For over 40 years, Don has dedicated himself to addiction and psychiatric behavioural health, working internationally at esteemed centres like Sierra Tucson, Cottonwood, and The Priory, Europe, and the Middle East. He excelled in “family systems work” in the addiction field.
Beyond his professional achievements, Don assisted in pioneering equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) in the US (1990s) and the UK since 2002. The author of the book “Equine Utilized Psychotherapy: Dance With Those That Run With Laughter,” (circa 2006) explains simply why and how it works. He gained media recognition, including appearances on shows like ‘The Trisha Show’ and a feature in The Daily Telegraph.
In the early 2000s, Don and his wife, Meena, established Camino Recovery in Spain. For over a decade and a half, they have been providing tailored and diverse addiction treatment programs with a focus on helping people find a happier way of life.
Besides his work at Camino Recovery, Don enjoys travelling with Meena, spending time with family and working on DIY projects.
At Camino Recovery, our residential treatment specialises in trauma and addiction recovery. We offer therapy, counselling and support groups to provide valuable tools and strategies not only for the individuals affects, but also for the families and other loved ones affected by their addiction.
At Camino Recovery we have chosen to provide a non-smoking recovery experience for a number of reasons. While we appreciate that this approach might not suit everyone, we have seen firsthand how a smoke-free, holistic environment can produce a positive effect on treatment outcomes and result in lasting change.
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