© Gratitude House, Inc. 2026
The mission of the Gratitude House Institute is to reduce the rate of relapse by advanding the understanding of addiction and recovery through the integration of neuroscience, psychology, education, and spirituality.
As the research and educational arm of Gratitude House, an elevated sober-living home for women, the Institute provides publications, workshops, retreats, presentations, events, and community outreach.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
- Addiction is both a brain disease and a learning disorder.
- Recovery is not just abstinence, it is a learning process.
- Relationships are the foundation for both recovery and learning.
- Environment has a profound impact on the nervous system and a person’s ability to heal.
- High expectations must be balanced with high levels of support.
- Everyone can build a life beyond their dreams if they are willing to go to any lengths.
Dr. Maggie Sullivan
Founder & Executive Director
With almost 30 years of leadership experience in nonprofits and education, Dr. Sullivan holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning from Vanderbilt University.
She has completed training with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Stanford Challenge Success, holds a certificate in Neuroscience Coaching, and is a certified yoga instructor.
Her research and practice centers on learning psychology and behavioral science. In recovery since 1998, she is passionate about bridging science and spirituality to help others break the cycle of addiction.
