The Gale Standen Family & Training Institute
Burning Tree Lodge is honored to offer families the experience of the Gale Standen Family & Training Institute. This segment of our recovery community is housed in a beautifully renovated property originally constructed in 1910.
Hosting A Renewed Future
The Gale Standen Family and Training Institute is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of clinical, educational, and experiential programs throughout the year.
This Program Includes:
- Family Program & Intensives
- Family Case Management
- Clinical Trainings
- MIR® Certifications
- Continuing Education Events (CEU's)
- Wellness Groups
- Yoga of 12 Step Recovery (Y12SR)
- Meditation Retreats & Immersion
- Individual Family Therapy
- Intervention Training
- 12 Step Intensives
- Community Awareness Events
- Family Program & Intensives
- Family Case Management
- Clinical Trainings
- MIR® Certifications
- Continuing Education Events (CEU's)
- Wellness Groups
- Yoga of 12 Step Recovery (Y12SR)
- Meditation Retreats & Immersion
- Individual Family Therapy
- Intervention Training
- 12 Step Intensives
- Community Awareness Events
Incorporating Mindfulness In Recovery (MIR)®
The Gale Standen Family and Training Institute holds the distinction of being the nation’s only Mindfulness In Recovery (MIR)® Academy. Founded in 2022, we’re committed to hosting at least one MIR training per month. These valuable sessions are open to a wide range of professionals, including clinicians, recovery advocates, doctors, nurses, teachers, and first responders.
In applying the Mindfulness in Recovery® practices and skills, we are able to consciously create a meaningful and purposeful life that is driven by action, attention, values, wisdom and an open heart.
“We believe that every individual that comes to us for help can rediscover their self-worth, dignity, and the life skills they need to live a truly meaningful life.”
Brook McKenzie, LCDC
Chief Executive Officer
About Gale Standen
The institute’s namesake, Gale Standen, played a pivotal role in the recovery journey of David Elliott, Burning Tree’s President & Founder. In 1991, when David entered Eagle Crest Ranch treatment center in Tucson, Arizona, he met Gale, who became his mentor and helped establish his path to permanent freedom from addiction.
Years later, with Gale’s unwavering support and stewardship, David founded Burning Tree Ranch, which has become the nation’s only authentic long-term treatment center for chronic addiction. Since its inception, Burning Tree has evolved into a nationally recognized treatment program.
Both Burning Tree Ranch and Burning Tree Lodge are a testament to Gale’s incredible passion for love, service, and excellence. Now, more than 30 years later, we are beyond grateful to name Burning Tree’s newest legacy in her honor: The Gale Standen Family and Training Institute.
