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Compassion Fatigue Class
We understand that too often the human service providers are struck by compassion fatigue and are continually exposed to secondary trauma. We are sensitive to the crisis responders, therapists, and professionals who work so hard to provide services in the recovery field and to crime victims. This in no way excludes those of us who face day to day stress in our professional and home lives. Therefore, this workshop is designed to educate you on the process, development, and symptoms of compassion fatigue so that you can recognize the warning signs with increased awareness. Our program will teach you how to prevent compassion fatigue and also treat it by developing your own self-care plan. Furthermore, learn about the do's and don'ts of recovery, avoid the menu of misconceptions, and discover how to take positive action to change your environment.
SCS is available to host compassion fatigue workshops. Please explore our calendar for annual events which usually run September or October of each year. Your agency may sponsor a Compassion Fatigue Workshop, and we do all the work. We bring the complete program - either full day or half day - coordinate all presenters, materials and handouts. Topics listed above are explored in detail with your staff and agency members. CEUs are awarded. We even bring the snacks and drinks. Contact our office at 561-642-3103 for complete details.
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What is a "Gratitude Cruise"?
 It the trademarked name of a "sober cruise" which is a fellowship vacation created by Snow E. Piccolo in 2001 when she launched her travel company for those in recovery. Her site says it all, www.sobercelebrations.com. Gratitude Cruises was created as Snow makes sure a parrallel universe operates anonymously on ships where the word "sober" is never mentioned. Keynote Speakers, 12 Step Meetings, 24 Hour Fellowship Station, AlAnon meetings, Group Shore Excursions are available on cruises.
Snow is Travel Professional & Concierge Host with a passion for service, world wide travel and fellowship. Her gratitude for 37 years of sobriety infuses every trip with a unique Joie de vivre. She treats everyone like a treasured family member. An artist, poet, photographer, architectural designer who has created and managed large projects for leaders of industry from concept to opening night, now handles everything from flights to travel insurance for FEMA employees. No detail is ever left unaddressed long before guests even think to ask the question.
Here is an excerpt from her travel notes after a recent fellowship cruise from Venice to the Greek Isles:
"There are two times that define a particular dimension of reality in my life; the first 35 years before I experienced crème brulee and the years that follow. Explaining the last 10 days on islands in Italy & Greece with a band of adventurous recovering alcoholics is like trying to explain the experience of having crème brulee. The silky richness of it rolls around your mouth and brain like the siren's song that seduced the sailors into the glistening Aegean sea at dusk; there is a smooth yolk texture that slips under your tongue like the egg tempera wood covered in gold leaf by ancient artists in Byzantine paintings, and while the dessert is similar to a religious experience, it can't compare to whispering the Serenity Prayer with people who have been raised from the dead inside St. Mark's Basilica where the saint himself is buried. Crème brulee, Venice and Santorini have a lot in common for me this week. The last day at sea I actually got to serve several sober people on their first cruise their very first crème brulee at a jazz brunch at Le Bistro Cafe. It doesn't get any better than that for me!"
Her 11th Annual Halloween Gratitude Cruise in October on the largest ship in the world promises to be a blast with the Group Costume Theme of the "Flying Elvises". 2013 trips: Sober Sisters Weekend at Sea; Sober Arabian Nights to Dubai; 12 Step History Cruise to Bermuda with Clancy; 5 Nights A Taste of Ireland; Mediterranean Gratitude; Alaska Glaciers Pre AlAnon Convention, Vancouver, BC.
For more details Snow@sobercelebrations.com
Or call: 561-702-2312.
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Total Recovery Now We believe that compassion is a circle of care in which clients, peers, families and professionals join hands. Healing takes place within that circle. Our culture is strong in building external family systems and supports. Clients, alumni and our staff come together to celebrate the joys of living a sober and clean lifestyle. This means when treatment ends our relationship doesn't. As long as you remain committed to recovery, come back whenever you need us.
Total Recovery Now is grounded in the unshakable conviction that individuals, families and communities can recover from the diseases of alcoholism and addiction in all their forms when immersed in a compassionate yet disciplined environment that combines known medical models with innovative, dignified teaching methods leading to self-fulfillment, gainful employment and responsible social participation. Recovery is a process that works best nested in a community of others committed to recovery. Take the message home and let the ripple effect bring new life to all our communities! Building a strong foundation is vital for long-term sobriety. Total Recovery Now would like to encourage you to participate in our aftercare and alumni programs. Join the celebrations we'll continue to have. Join our recovery family for festivities like holiday ceremonies and annual awards that celebrate client and alumni milestones-whether it's a marriage, a job or a new addition to your family. Call for more information call us at (561) 822.3620
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Have an upcoming Sober Event or Conferences? WRN would like to share this with others!
Women's Recovery Network is a not for profit organization geared to focus on Women's Recovery and Wellness issues. Helping women in recovery by providing information, education, referral, networking. Our mission is to inform you and your families of the valuable services, resources and assist women to connect with gender specific organizations and supportive recovery events. Overall it is our desire to help promote and empower women to maintain a healthy productive lifestyle. Assisting women to achieve their personal and professional goals through information, education, referral, and networking.
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International ConventionsInternational Conventions today are primarily occasions for celebration of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous and seeing the wide-spread results of "carrying the message" one alcoholic to another For general information on the International Convention "A Vision for You," check out A.A.'s Web site at www.aa.org
For media information, contact the Public Information Coordinator at (212) 870-3119, or publicinfo@aa.org.
2012 Hong Kong International Convention
November 2 - 4th, 2012
This year's guest AA speaker:
Scott L. from Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Visit our website for details on room rates and reservations - rooms sold out last year, so make reservations early to avoid disappointment!
http://www.hkconvention.org
Get the AA GrapeVine: www.aagrapevine.org
To locate all future AA International Conference locations click here.
Native American's Support Sobriety whitebison.org/magazine/2001/vol2no3/wellbrietyv2n3.pdf
New Mexico Women's Sobriety Fest 2012 www.nmaawsf.com
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 Debbie Sherrick...
Most of the people that come to me in my work are wanting to make changes in their lives. It may be in their weight, their health, setting boundaries and becoming more empowered in their relationships and life, letting go of self-defeating behaviors and victim mentality. Whatever it is, it involves taking a risk to get out of the comfort zone of how they have been living and thinking to make these lifestyle changes.
Sometimes, the good stuff can scare us. Change, even good change, can be frightening. In reality, the good changes can be scarier than the way we have been living. Its familiar ways of eating, being sedentary, playing victim, creating drama, being miserable. Sometimes we have to "Act as If", until the new behaviors feel comfortable. Our old ways and sabotaging behaviors are always calling us back at first because they feel familiar and safe.
At the core of codependency is fear. Fear of letting go, fear of letting the good in, fear of risks, fear of failure, fear of not being good enough, fear of others rejection, fear of not being approved of, fear of setting healthy boundaries, fear of success, on and on.
Fear keeps us stuck. It keeps us from action and taking risks. Even healthy ones! Staying the same is predictable. We know what to expect. It may not be what we want, but at least we know what to expect.
Sound familiar? When working with others, I find, as in my own journey, that it is the consistent baby steps that work. Its not the pace, but that we stay on that journey. Implementing the GAP (Goal Action Plan) with them helps. Creating a daily action plan to improve your well being each day is crucial. It may be practicing saying No. Or removing sugar or soda from your diet. Letting go of negative friends, going for a 15 min. walk, etc. Any change towards health and happiness is "letting the good in".
We handle the good stuff the same way we have handled the old ways. One day at a time. Once we start implementing some healthier behaviors and taking some risks to get the life we want, before we know it, we are living our dream!
Just for today God, help me to let go of my need to stay in pain and crises, or fear, or overweight and unhealthy, or to be a victim of life. Help me to move quickly through everyday problems and know that you created me to be healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Help me to work as hard at bringing in the good as I have worked at accepting being unhealthy.
"I wish above all things, that you would prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers." John 3
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Emotional Wellness for Women Volume III
 The third in a 3-volume series on emotional wellness for women, twenty five coaches, consultants and professionals share powerful tips about living a peaceful life, forgiveness and self-healing. Topics include Self-Discovery, The Food-Mood Connection, Self-Forgiveness, 15 Ways to Pamper Yourself and Surviving Your Past.
Edited by Linda Ellis Eastman founder of The Professional Woman Network
Authors include Lisa Vinton, Dr. Darlene Silvernail, Andrea Smith Hudson, Jane Denner, Donna , Dr. JoAnne White.
To order visit www.PWNbooks.com
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17th Annual Southeastern
Woman to Woman Seminar
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Is there fun in recovery?
You Betcha!
Life can be celebrated in the most memorable, tasteful and outrageously fun way without any alcohol. There is a great feeling of comfort while on a sober vacation knowing there are others close by in recovery who also want to live a "happy, joyous and free" life wherever they are in the world.
www.sobercelebration.com
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Advertise with Women's Recovery Network!
Women's Recovery Network is a not for profit organization geared to focus on Women's Recovery and Wellness issues. Helping women in recovery by providing information, education, referral, and networking. Our mission is to inform you and your families of the valuable services, resources and assist women to connect with gender specific organizations and supportive recovery events. Overall it is our desire to help promote and empower women to maintain a healthy productive lifestyle. Assisting women to achieve their personal and professional goals through information, education, referral, and networking. Advertise with Women's Recovery Network!
There are several advertisement slots available at a very affordable price. We have a very aggressive webmaster who has a proven record in website visibility and marketing.
In addition, please feel free to also submit articles for our editor's approval. Submitting women's recovery related articles is an excellent way to showcase your program and educate the community while receiving FREE advertisement. Interested in Advertising with Women's Recovery Network?
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Networking for Exposure
In the counseling industry, one of the most powerful ways to build your business image is networking. Your client referral source can be derived from varied sources, particularly community networks - it is very important that as entrepreneurs you recognize the power of networking.
Following are some suggestions that can be helpful:
- Advertise on various web forms such as www.WomensRecoveryNetwork.com
- Write an article for our newsletter, if accepted the article can promote your business to an audience of over 3,000!
- Contact SCS Services....for Corporate Coaching and allow us to help you build your business.
- Add your agency info to our referral list. Dr Silvernail often receives phone calls for services and refer's to local, state and National businesses frequently.
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Upcoming Events
August 1-5 56th Florida State Convention "Always Be There" Location: Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort Palm Harbor. Phone: 727-942-2000 (convention room rates available). Speakers, workshop, marathon meetings, and a full Al-Anon family groups program! Visit website for more info: www.56.flstateconvention.com. November 9-11 Southeast Regional Forum "Sunlight of the Spirit" - Hosted by: Area 15. Location: Boca Raton Marriott. Visit website for more info: www.area15aa.org. |
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Summer Camp Scholarship Program Accepting Applications for Summer 2012
The Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides a full scholarship, including all fees, for children (5 to 14) to attend day camp during the summer. The program is available to families with incomes below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Eligible families may choose from participating camps. Applications will be accepted by appointment only from Feb. 17- March 30 at the following Palm Beach County Human Services Office locations:
 North County Office1440 Martin Luther King Blvd Riviera Beach, Fl. 33404 Phone: 561?845?4644 South County Office225 South Congress Ave. Delray Beach, Fl. 33444 Phone: 561?274?3130 West County Office38754 State Road 80 Belle Glade, FL. 33430 Phone: 561?996?1630 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. To download applications or for additional information, please click here. For more information, call 1 (866) 728?1427. To view the flyer, please click here. |
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GHB: A Club Drug To Watch
Abused by people who attend a variety of all-night parties sometimes called "raves.". This publication can be accessed electronically through the Internet at www.samhsa.gov
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What is SPICE Can we detect it in toxicology labs?
Many drug courts are experiencing a significant and disturbing surge in client's use of synthetic cannabinoids. In many areas of the country "herbal incense" can be legally purchased and smoked with impunity due to the lack of specific drug detection methods. Products such as Spice and K2 have been widely reported as producing many of the same physiological effects as marijuana. Without laws to control its distribution and insufficient detection methods, courts face a significant challenge in addressing the problem of synthetic cannabinoids. Click here to download the white paper. |
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