Dear Friends & Professionals:
We,
as Americans, as people, can be a very thankful bunch. Our yearly calendars are
spotted with days when we express our gratitude and thankfulness to various
individuals and entities. On Veteran's Day we thank the men and women of our Armed
Forces for their dedicated service and fight for freedom. On Memorial Day we
show our gratitude to those courageous individuals who made the ultimate
sacrifice while defending our liberties and democratic lifestyle. On Labor Day
we express our appreciation to the industrious American workforce; the people
who keep the wheels of our economy and country turning. On other selected days
we pause to thank different historical groups and individuals who have made
valuable contributions to the betterment of our nation. And then there is
Thanksgiving, a day when we thank G-d for
enabling all the above -- and for all else He does for us.
In
America, President Abraham Lincoln
officially set aside the last Thursday of November, in 1863, "as a day of
thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father." Congress ruled that after
1941, the fourth Thursday of November be observed as Thanksgiving Day and be a
legal holiday.
While
the importance of expressing deserved gratitude is self understood, taking the
day to prepare, cook, spend time with friends and loved ones involves more than just words -- it requires a
commitment of presence, task and time. In that we share the belief that
gratitude must express itself in deeds. Taking
the time to celebrate this holiday, this tradition of gratitude shows that our
thankfulness to G-d does not just reside in the realm of emotions, thoughts, or
even speech, but in our actions. As in our calendars time marked for
thankfulness needs to be shown in our daily living.
This
November I find myself most thankful for the life G-d has given me, my health and
the health of those I love. I am thankful for a wonderful loving family and the
daily treasures they bring to my life. I am grateful for my strong-willed and
stubborn husband who is not only my rock but a best friend who supports me in
my desires to be the best of who I am. I am thankful, as an individual, that I
have choices- I choose to be happy- I choose to see the glass half full- I
choose to dedicate my career to my passion for people, healing and families. And
last but not least I am thankful for Hired Power, the gifts it brings to my
life and the lives of those we serve, as well as the opportunity to grow and
develop through the challenges and struggles of finding balance in work, family,
and fun.
In life there is and will always be those
things that we can complain about, but there is and always will be much to be
thankful for. As our lives become increasingly fast paced and full of
responsibilities, take time for the actual "giving of thanks to G-d" during this
Thanksgiving holiday, after which will leave plenty of time for loved ones and feasting.
All my best-
Your Ally in Good Health! 
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Ensuring Better
Access to Treatment for People Suffering From Mental IllnessFamily & The Relapse Syndrome
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Sponsored by US Representative Patrick
Kennedy:
PAUL WELLSTONE AND PETE DOMENICI MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND
ADDICTION EQUITY ACT OF 2008
Mental illness and substance abuse affects millions of
families across the country. Without treatment, those suffering from mental
illness and substance abuse often struggle to hold a job or make ends meet.
Today, approximately forty-four million Americans suffer from mental illness,
but only one-third receive treatment. A key component of this problem is that
private health insurers generally provide less coverage for mental illnesses
and substance abuse than for other medical conditions. A 2002 Kaiser Family
Foundation study found that, while 98 percent of workers with
employer-sponsored health insurance had coverage for mental health care, 74
percent of those workers were subject to annual outpatient visit limits, and 64
percent were subject to annual inpatient daily limits.
Ensuring Better
Access to Treatment for People Suffering From Mental Illness
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction
Equity Act of 2008, passed
by the House on September 23, 2008 by a vote of 376-47 and included in the
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 signed into law on October 3,
2008, will allow employers to offer more comprehensive mental health coverage
without significant additional cost, while significantly reducing out-of-pocket
costs for plan participants.
H.R. 6983 does not mandate group health plans provide any mental health
coverage. However, if a plan does offer mental health coverage, then, it
requires:
- Equity in financial
requirements, such as deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance, and
out-of-pocket expenses.
- Equity in treatment
limits, such as caps on the frequency or number of visits, limits
on days of coverage, or other similar limits on the scope and duration of
treatment.
- Equality in
out-of-network coverage.
For more details:
http://www.house.gov/ed_workforce/issues/mentalhealthparity.shtml
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This November we asked our staff what they are most thankful
for. They were quick to answer with inspirational and heartfelt statements.
Some are short and to the point, others are more colorful and detailed. We hope
you enjoy reading them and that you are inspired to take the time to identify
what you are most thankful for. Send your thoughts our way and we will include
it in our Blog for the season.
Here is a short list, check out our Blog to see additional
responses:
What are you most thankful for this holiday
season?.......
Amy in New
York- I am thankful for the health of my family, new
hope in this country and my dog Brintly.
Rick in Orange
County, CA- I am thankful for
good friends, good times, true love, a healthy happy family and a beautiful
wife.
Monique in Orange
County, CA- I am thankful to wake
up in the morning to my daughter Nyla and that I am reminded to laugh and be
silly.
Lisa in Ca- What am I thankful for this Thanksgiving? Wow, there sure is a lot. Most of the
time, we just complain about how life is unfair and all that we tend to forget
to simply stop and thank God for the simple things
... things we take for granted. I thank Him for my family, my friends and my
loved ones. I am thankful for our safety and health. I guess I would like to
thank Him for LIFE.
Laura M in Utah- What I am most grateful for this holiday season
is "Chapter 5" and the many many gifts those pages have brought to my life. I
am thankful beyond words to my best friend who believed in me enough to teach
me willingness. I thank God for my children who keep me present and my family
who keeps me humble and...... I am tremendously grateful for cheesecake!
Deanna in San
Diego, CA I am thankful for my
sobriety, family, choice and integrity
Tom in Florida
- I am thankful to be happy and joyous and grateful to be free
Sam in LA - I am thankful
for health, sobriety, family, a great life, music, sports, southern CA weather,
beaches and mother-nature.
Dirk in Palos
Verdes, CA- I am thankful for the 'gift' of each new day.
I'm thankful that my wife loves me just the way I am. I'm thankful our kids are
healthy, safe and free.
Robert L in LA -
I am thankful for a roof over my head , food in my cupboard, friends and family
who truly know and can count on me, waking up in the morning with a clear head.
Lori in LA-
I am thankful for the work that enables me to live other women's lives and keep
my own. I am thankful for my beautiful family which expanded by one this month.
Victoria
in Newport Beach, Ca- I am thankful
for the close family ties I have as a result of god's grace and mercy upon my
life.
Stacey in LA-
I am thankful for the usual things- family, friends, health- but this
thanksgiving I am especially grateful for the ability to make choices, and for
choosing to participate in my own life on a daily basis.
Jack in Huntington
Beach, CA- I am thankful for my
ability to appreciate what I have and the opportunity to sometimes see.
Scott in CA-
I am thankful for the new direction in the U.S.
with the election of Obama. Republican or Democrat the U.S.
made world history by electing the first black man as President.
Nancy
in Florida- I am thankful for my
health and those that I love, my husband, children and grandchildren. Without
good heath none of the other things are possible. I am also grateful to be able
to give back to others, travel and live life to the fullest. What a blessing it
is to be around those in recovery and seeking a better life for themselves.
Monique in Orange
County, Ca- I am thankful we are
all talented in different areas and I'm thankful mine gives me the ability to
help others reach their goals and full potential. I am thankful for my family.
Charles in New
York- I am thankful for my health, family friends and
many opportunities life has to offer. When I drank I never traveled, since
getting sober I have traveled through Europe and Asia
alone and I remember it.
Partick in Dana
Point, CA- I am most grateful for my sobriety, children and health.
Rae in New
York- I am grateful that I have an opinion. I am
grateful that I can now see the light. I am grateful that we have a wonderful
new president. I am grateful for life. I am grateful that today I want to give
myself to others, that I am sober, that I am free, that I live in a world of
endless possibility. I am grateful that I know the universe can feel its soul.
I am grateful to work for a wonderful company that works to save others who
suffer.
Robert M in Idaho-
I am thankful that my spirituality has really grown. I am relying on God to
take care of my relationships, my family and the things I need. My daughter has
straight A's - she is on fire. My son loves to ride his skateboard and is happy.
I am having faith this holiday season.
Kat C in LA-
I am grateful I can sing a 47th Happy Birthday! More importantly, I
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A Bridge to
Recovery
Hired Power's Certified
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routines to attending meetings, therapy sessions or outpatient programs, we
deliver discreet, one-on-one in home support and guidance.
Safe Passage
Traveling to a treatment center for many individuals is
filled with stress and anxiety. We provide Safe Passage for the clients
and families. Hired Power's Certified Personal Recovery Assistants/Sober
Companions are able to travel to the client's home, assist them in the
necessary preparations and accompany them to the door of the treatment setting.
This services increasing the success rate of a client entering a treatment
setting.
Often time clients need to return home during the course of
treatment for a family situation, legal issue, or a program home pass. The Certified
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Center meet with the clinical team
for direction and provide Safe Passage for the client during
necessary excursions from treatment. This service has helped to bring
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returning to the treatment setting.
Our Certified Personal Recovery Assistants can
support a physician with an in home detoxification. Under the doctors
supervision we provide 24 hour in home support and supervision of an individual
as they go through a detox protocol. This service has allowed fearful clients
to receive the medical attention necessary within a familiar environment.
Safe and Structured Transitions
Transitioning from treatment to daily living is very
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information necessary to achieve long-term recovery is blocked with fear and
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HP CPRA
SPOTLIGHT
(we keep our faces to ourselves)
Meet Stacey A
?? Year Old Female
Since 1986 Stacey has committed herself to the pursuit of
recovery and personal growth. Stacey has been a Personal Recovery Assistant/
Recovery Coach for over nine years, working with business and high profile
individuals in early recovery. Stacey has worked with Hired Power from coast to
coast and abroad helping clients utilize the necessary steps to achieve the
integration of recovery skills into their home environments.
Stacey is formerly an entertainment attorney with a focus in international film
finance and distribution. Having consulted for a film bond company, Stacey has
spent extensive time addressing the economic issues related to drug and alcohol
abuse in the entertainment industry. Throughout her life and career Stacey has
traveled extensively and lived in Spain,
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The team at Hired Power is always grateful for Stacey's level of
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Feel free to ask for Stacey A. to assist you or the clients you work with.
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A Certified Personal
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is a professional individual who is qualified to provide guidance, support and mentoring to people struggling with addiction and mental health issues, in the home or on the road. This certification was created to address the growing concern around the need to distinguish between a professional service and individuals offering similar services. Click here for more information on CPRA services or how to become a Hired Power CPRA.
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Pat Moore 23 year celebration
November 13, 2008
www.patmoorefoundation.com
Healing Hidden Scars: women, trauma and addiction
November 13, 2008
The Betty Ford Center/Cirque Lodge
800-854-9211 ext 4342
Los Angeles Professional Development Series
November 14, 2008
www.sierratucson.com
800-624-5858 ext 2132
Pacific Coast Recovery Center- Laguna Beach CA
Mind, Body and Fun an Educational Workshop
December 5, 2008
310-579-5003
Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders
Clearwater Beach, FL
January 12-15, 2009
800-851-9100 ext 220
NATSAP
January 29-31, 2009
www.natsap.org
NCADD
National Council for Alcohol and Drug Dependence
San Diego, CA
February 27, 2008
Betty Ford Women's Symposium
Long Beach, CA
March 7, 2009
US JournalTherapeutic & Alcohol/Drug interventions
Las Vegas Hilton
March 27-29th, 2009
Process Addictions
Foundation Recovery Network
April 22-24, 2009
The Palms Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.dualdiagnosis.org
UKESAD
6th Annual UK/European Symposium on addictive Disorders
May 14-16, 2009
www.ukesad.org
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