Greetings Friends & Colleagues,
When I was a young girl, March
Madness meant sitting next to my father on the couch and watching NCAA Men's
basketball. It was a time of the year I always looked forward to, getting
quality time with my father, rooting for the underdog team, and getting to yell
and jump up and down on the couch without my mother's disapproval. Who could
wish for more! As an adult, March Madness has taken on a whole different
meaning. It seems to be directed towards our work, personal business and lifestyles,
keeping up with busy schedules, phone calls, travel and family, with little
time to slow down and enjoy the onset of Spring.
Spring is a time for beginnings
and a time for renewal. I hope as spring approaches you will find time to enjoy
the special moments in life. The times, places, and things you will cherish and
remember, that carry you through the days that feel like March Madness!
This spring, I'm experiencing some
of my own March Madness, BUT, I am still rooting for UCLA, and my father and I
enjoyed the games together over the phone.
And YES, I still jump up and down on the couch and eat junk food -- which, I have discovered, is a great way to
let go of the madness and welcome the spring!
As we are working with our clients
this month, help them to slow down and find some time to welcome spring -- each
moment is an opportunity for a new beginning.
With Hope & Promise.
Your Ally in Good Health!
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ANNOUNCING Hired Power is on the East Coast!
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We are very proud and pleased to announce the opening of our East Coast Office in New York and the addition of Amy Burns to our leadership team. Amy, a native New Yorker, will be leading our Development and Care Management office on the East Coast.
Amy's professional career includes over 13 years of business and finance experience as a Vice President of a major investment bank. She comes to us with extensive experience and expertise in care management. She began her addiction treatment professional career at the Caron Foundation, working with clients and families as they transitioned home from treatment.
Amy joined our team at Hired Power as a Personal Recovery Assistant working with young women in early recovery. Her exceptional skills assisting clients and families have lead her to her current role as Executive Director for Hired Power New York.
Please join us in welcoming Amy as she cares for your clients and families.
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 If you have called the office and received a warm greeting from a fresh new voice, then it's likely you've already been introduced to Monique. Although some of you may not have recognized the
accent -- Monique Harding, Hired Power's Director of Operations, hails from "Down Under" Australia. Monique is an amazing addition to the Hired Power team and brings with her organizational skills like no other! Monique's studies include psychology and business management. Her professional background in entertainment and music production has allowed her to travel the world and experience many adventures. You can reach Monique at monique@hiredpower.com or by calling the office directly. |
Breathing, photo/art by Shayla Maddox
Flowers begin to bloom, trees begin to leaf. Despite everything, despite the extremes of winter, the extremes of human conflict, spring arrives.
Sit quietly with the rebirth that is happening all around you. Feel that rebirth in your own heart. Each breath is in its way a rebirth. As you breathe in, breathe in the energy of life. As you breathe out, breathe out the energy of life. Life gives life to life, eternally, in endless cycle. There is no stopping life. As you breathe, feel the flow. Ice melting, water flowing, flowers growing.
Where will that flow take you this month, this spring? You can't know. For just a moment, let go of having to know. There is a flow of energy in the universe so much greater than you, than what you can understand. It doesn't always seem to want what you want, to take you where you want to go. Its agenda is not always the human agenda; that flow unconditionally supports all existence. Take a breath, feel the flow. The breath represents that flow of energy in the universe. Your breath carries you and supports you always.
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May all beings be happy, peaceful and free of suffering.
www.youareyourpath.com
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
bringing balance into our everyday
living Fast Pace Your Walking Benefits
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Walking for exercise is a big waste of time if you don't put some hustle in your steps, say University of Alberta researchers.
The popularity of 10,000 step a day pedometer programs prompted researchers to compare the health benefits of daily walking with a traditional cardio-based fitness program involving treadmills and stationary bikes, says lead researcher Dr. Vicki Harber, a physical education and recreation professor at the Edmonton, Alberta-based campus.
In a six-month study of 128 sedentary men and women, those who exercised at a moderate intensity - defined as the ability to cary on a conversation during activity - experienced greater health benefits, such as better aerobic fitness and lower blood pressure. Those on a 10,000-step program got health benefits but much less than the traditional group.
"Our concern is that people might think what matters most is the total number of daily steps accumulated and not pay much attention to the pace or effort invested in taking these s steps," Harber says.
Download the actual research article here.
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HP CPRA
SPOTLIGHT
(we keep our faces to ourselves)
Meet Lori D.
Lori has worked as a Personal Recovery Assistant with Hired Power since 2004 completing many assignments across the country and abroad. She has been a strong mentor, offering guidance and support to women as they develop their own sober lifestyle. Lori is very active in her recovery maintaining 18 years of sobriety. Lori was born in Australia and returns there as often as possible to visit with her daughter.
Lori maintains a physically active lifestyle which includes cycling, weight training, and yoga. In her spare time she relishes art, theatre and is an avid reader. Lori enjoys traveling, adventure, the outdoors and loves animals. Lori is a great asset to our team and yours!
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CAADE Conference 2008 -April 25, 2008 Costa Mesa Hilton, Costa Mesa, CA
Sierra Tucson 's "Gratitude for Giving" Breakfast. Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly HillsCA
Next Generation of Dual Diagnosis- Foundations Conference April 28-30, 2008 Palms Resort, Las Vegas www.dualdiagnosis.org
UKESAD- 5th UK/European Symposium on Addictive Disorders May 8-10, 2008 www.ukesad.org
NAATP 2008 Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference May 18- 21, 2008. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort. Indian Wells, CA
CARON - Greater New York Community Service Awards Breakfast. Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8:00am. 3 West Club - 3 West 51st Street, NY. | |
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Spread The Word
Hired Power believes in partnering with one another to support the programs and events within the addiction and mental health profession. If you have community events you would like us to announce for you, we would be glad to put it up on our blog. Send us all your event details and any digital artwork in an email to info@hiredpower.com and we will put your event up on our blog on a first come first served basis. | |
