MHDF Momentum
365-Day Structured Recovery Accountability Program
Daily mental health exercises, physical actions, and guided reflection for individuals in active addiction recovery. A clinical supplement designed to extend therapeutic reach between sessions.
The Recovery Gap We're Addressing
Most individuals in addiction recovery receive 1–3 hours of clinical contact per week. But addiction doesn't take days off. The space between therapy sessions—where cravings intensify, triggers emerge, and old patterns resurface—is where recovery is won or lost.
MHDF Momentum fills that gap.
What Is MHDF Momentum?
MHDF Momentum is a year-long structured accountability program that provides daily mental health exercises, physical actions, and guided reflection for individuals in active addiction recovery. Developed by Rory E. Carothers Sr., LPC, and rooted in evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Momentum delivers consistent therapeutic structure without requiring daily clinical appointments.
What This Program Is NOT:
This is not therapy. It is a clinical supplement—a structured daily practice designed to complement your ongoing treatment and give you the tools to show up for your recovery every single day.
How It Works: Three Daily Pillars
Every day for 365 days, you'll complete three core components designed to build skills, self-awareness, and sustainable habits:
🧠 Mind
10–20 minutes
Cognitive and emotional skill-building exercises that rotate through evidence-based modalities. You'll work through cognitive distortions, practice urge surfing, clarify values, examine core beliefs, and develop boundary-setting skills—all grounded in proven therapeutic frameworks.
🏃 Move
15–45 minutes
Physical actions designed as neurobiological interventions, not fitness programs. Movement regulates dopamine, reduces cortisol, improves sleep, and builds distress tolerance. You'll engage in walking progressions, breathwork, stretching routines, and goal-oriented physical challenges that directly support your neurological recovery.
📔 Journal
10–15 minutes
Structured reflection prompts that evolve with your progress. Early prompts are concrete and present-focused. Mid-program prompts explore patterns and relationships. Later prompts shift toward identity reconstruction and future planning. Every entry includes mood and craving intensity tracking.
The Four-Phase Journey
The program is organized into four developmental phases, each calibrated to meet you where you are in your recovery:
Phase 1: Stabilize
Days 1–90
Building foundation, establishing routine, learning basic coping skills, reducing chaos
Phase 2: Understand
Days 91–180
Understanding triggers, exploring patterns, examining relationships, discovering the function of addiction
Phase 3: Rebuild
Days 181–270
Applying skills to real life, rebuilding life domains, practicing boundaries, relapse prevention planning
Phase 4: Sustain
Days 271–365
Identity development, long-term planning, creating a Personal Recovery Playbook
Clinical Rationale: Why This Matters
MHDF Momentum is built on six clinical principles that directly address structural gaps in conventional recovery support:
Filling the Between-Sessions Gap
Most therapy happens once per week. Addiction operates every day. Momentum provides daily therapeutic contact without requiring daily clinical appointments.
Building Self-Efficacy Through Micro-Wins
Completing three small tasks daily accumulates behavioral evidence that you are capable of follow-through, directly counteracting learned helplessness.
Externalizing Structure
Addiction erodes routine and executive function. Momentum rebuilds structure gradually without overwhelming a nervous system already in recovery.
Integrating Body and Mind
Exercise is one of the strongest evidence-based interventions for mood regulation and craving reduction, yet it remains underutilized in most recovery programs.
Creating a Longitudinal Self-Record
A year of journal entries becomes a powerful therapeutic artifact—self-generated evidence of growth that no clinician can manufacture for you.
Reducing Clinician Burden
A therapist can refer multiple clients to Momentum knowing each one has daily structure, without creating individualized daily assignments for every client.
Who This Program Serves
For Individuals in Recovery
If you're working with a therapist but need daily structure between sessions, if you're rebuilding routines after treatment, or if you're further along in recovery but lack a sustainable daily practice, Momentum provides the accountability framework you need.
For Referring Clinicians
If you're an LPC, LCSW, psychologist, or certified addiction counselor looking for a structured tool to extend your therapeutic reach, Momentum integrates seamlessly into your existing treatment approach. You can monitor client engagement (with consent) and incorporate Momentum data into your clinical sessions.
HIPAA-Compliant & Secure
All journal entries are encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption. Clinician access to client data is always consent-gated, and all data access is logged for HIPAA compliance. Your privacy and security are built into the foundation of the platform, not retrofitted after launch.
Optional Biblical Foundations Track
For clients who draw strength from faith-based practices, Momentum offers an optional fourth daily pillar integrating scripture-based reflection and recovery principles. This track complements—but never replaces—the evidence-based clinical content.
What This Program Is Not
Not therapy
It is a structured recovery support tool that complements clinical treatment.
Not a replacement for professional help
Clients in crisis should contact their clinician or emergency services (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Not a fitness program
Movement is included as a neurobiological intervention, not for physical transformation.
Not one-size-fits-all
The framework is designed to be personalized based on your clinical needs and individual recovery journey.
Getting Started
For Individuals Seeking Enrollment
MHDF Momentum operates as a standalone digital platform at mhdfmomentum.com. You can self-enroll directly or work with your clinician to integrate Momentum into your treatment plan.
Begin Your 365-Day JourneyFor Clinicians Interested in Referring
You do not need to be affiliated with MHDF PLLC to refer clients. Simply provide your client with enrollment information, and they can begin Day 1. You may optionally request dashboard access to monitor engagement metrics (with client consent).
Contact for Clinician AccessQuestions About Clinical Implementation?
Contact Rory E. Carothers Sr., LPC, at support@mentalhealthdefenseandfitness.com or call (409) 550-1846
For partnership opportunities, institutional licensing, or clinical consultation
Investment in Your Recovery
Momentum represents a year-long commitment to structured, evidence-based recovery support. Pricing options include individual enrollment, clinician-referred rates, and institutional licensing for treatment centers and group practices.
Visit mhdfmomentum.com to Learn MoreHave Questions?
Explore Momentum or connect with our team to discuss how this clinical supplement can support your recovery or extend your therapeutic reach.