Dave and Susan Kenney have transformed their partnership into a significant force for mental health and recovery innovation. Leveraging Dave's rich background in educational leadership and Susan's pioneering expertise in wellness entrepreneurship, they've developed new, impactful methods that challenge and refine traditional recovery practices.
Their journey into groundbreaking mental health solutions began with personal interactions with students seeking guidance in their homes and Dave's office. These encounters exposed glaring deficiencies in traditional support systems for mental health, inspiring the Kenneys to devise more compassionate and scientifically based approaches.
From these interactions, Dave and Susan developed the hypothesis that many mental health and addiction problems are rooted in neurological conditions rather than personal moral failures. This insight led to the establishment of Emergo, a residential recovery program emphasizing a neurological treatment approach. Emergo quickly became renowned for its effectiveness, providing new and effective solutions for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
At the heart of their therapeutic strategy is the Actualized Recovery® model, which integrates five key areas: physical health, mental clarity, spiritual depth, social connectivity, and lifestyle management. This comprehensive model has successfully helped individuals face and overcome various significant challenges, such as addiction, anxiety, and depression, guiding them toward sustained recovery and personal growth.
Dave and Susan founded Emergo Academy to extend their influence. This ambitious program aims to train 1,000 crisis and recovery coaches worldwide and propagate their innovative recovery techniques, potentially helping one million people.
In his roles at Emergo Recovery and Emergo Academy, Dave utilizes his extensive education and human development knowledge, enriched by his neuroscience and psychology studies. As the Director of Therapeutic Wellness at Emergo Wellbeing, Susan uses her nutrition, functional medicine, and positive psychology expertise to improve and expand their programs continuously.
Together, they authored "Actualized Recovery - It's Not About 12-Steps. Recovery Is A Brain Thing," a publication that has achieved international bestseller status and profoundly influenced modern recovery methodologies.
Dave and Susan Kenney's professional collaboration has become a shared commitment to revolutionizing mental health care. Their ongoing initiatives inspire a community dedicated to innovative, evidence-based recovery solutions.