Understanding Recovery and Resilience Capital isn’t just a nice-to-have it’s the foundation for building a recovery journey that’s sustainable, stable, and rooted in real growth. And just like anything we want to strengthen, we have to know how to measure it. When we understand a person’s strengths, gaps, and opportunities for growth, we can create strategies that actually support long-term well-being and meaningful change.

Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all path. Every person’s journey is shaped by their story, their relationships, and the conditions around them. When we understand Recovery Capital and Resilience Capital, we gain a clearer picture of the strengths someone already has, and the supports they may still need, to build a stable, meaningful life in recovery.

Recovery from addiction or behavioral health challenges is more than just achieving sobriety or managing symptoms. Recovery is about creating a life of stability, well-being, and purpose. To build this foundation, we must understand and nurture Recovery Capital and Resilience Capital.

Compassion fatigue (sometimes called secondary traumatic stress) shows up when we’ve been exposed to others’ pain for a long time without enough space, support, or recovery. When we consistently lean into empathy, we also absorb the emotional weight of the work.

Too often, organizations make the mistake of simply purchasing devices or software without considering the human element. The real magic happens when technology is paired with comprehensive training and ongoing support. This is especially true in recovery settings, where staff and residents may have varying levels of digital literacy.

We’re proud to support a new national survey gathering real experiences from LGBTQ+ individuals in or seeking recovery.

Dolan co-authored statewide peer training programs in both Florida and Kentucky, creating practical, trauma-informed, peer-delivered curricula that offered recovery teams tools for immediate use and long-term growth.

What began as a single ethics session grew into a comprehensive workforce strategy—complete with CEUs, supervisor training, and wellness support—that helped peer staff stay grounded, connected, and equipped to lead.

In 2019, Dolan led department-wide LGBTQ+ cultural awareness sessions that reshaped not only officer understanding—but also policy, protocol, and community presence.

The data had potential—Dolan brought it to life. By co-creating Kirby and shaping Solomon’s foundation, we helped teams move from collecting numbers to crafting real, participant-centered strategy.