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Summer 2011 Newsletter
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Greetings to friends, family, alumni and recovery professionals,
There have been some exciting changes going on here at Webster Place and we would like to share them with you!
For alumni specifically, I would like to offer to have an informal "meet the director and staff dinner" on August 10th at 6:15pm. Come back to your place, reconnect with staff and meet some of the new ones. It is an opportunity to hear about the changes we have made as a staff to accommodate all of the new residents. I am very open to any questions or feedback you may have for me. Come back to meet some of the new faces and reconnect with some of your staff & alumni friends. You will get a chance to ask any questions you may have, offer any advice and find out from us in person, how things are going here and what we have planned for the near future. You will always be part of this place of hope and healing and we will always listen to you, especially when it comes to offering your advice on what we can do better for you as well as the next resident coming through the doors for help.
For industry professionals, give Doug a call to schedule a time to come for a tour of the facility and to have lunch with staff and residents alike. No better way to evaluate us as a referral resource for you.
Friends and family, your ongoing support is always appreciated and we thank you for all you do to support your loved ones as well as this place of healing.
Cheryl,
Executive Director,
Webster Place Recovery Center
603 934 2020
We love seeing possitive changes!
Quote from one of the residents:
"When I first came here I wanted to leave.I had it stuck in my head that this was just a pit stop between jail and prison. I didn't want to make friends or share with anyone. I don't feel that way today. I feel like being here and working on myself and changing my attitudes has given me a more positive outlook on my future. I'm so much more accepting of what lies ahead. I'm not fighting everything anymore. I'm just trying to keep doing the next right thing and focus on the day. That's huge for me!"
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Webster Place News and Updates
Please help us welcome new staff to the Webster Place family
Congratulations to Erika Frank, our new program coordinator!
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Erika Frank, MSW, Program Coordinator
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Erika has over seven years experience in the field of recovery. She has received both her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and her Master's Degree in Social Work from Binghamton University. She is also currently in the process of pursuing her MLADC. Much of her professional experience comes from working with at-risk youth and families and with individuals suffering from addiction; including those with co-occurring disorders. Erika believes that there is no job more worthwhile than one which helps to change people's lives. Her goal in working with people is to be direct, yet gentle, to help educate, build coping skills and to provide emotional support during difficult times. Erika is careful never to tell people what to do, but to help empower them to discover solutions for themselves. She has come to appreciate the healing power of alternative therapies, including Reiki, Acupuncture and Eco-therapy and is excited to be part of a program which shares many of the same values.
Click here to meet the rest of our staff!
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 Upcoming Events & Meetings
Alumni Picnic on September 17th at Noon
We are looking for some Alumni volunteers, please call if you are interested in helping us out with this event.
Join the private alumni only Facebook group page:
Join us for our weekly meetings
Alanon Meetings
Wednesday at 6:15-7:15pm
Alumni Meetings
Wednesday at 6:15-7:15pm
Alumni forum for peer support. Any topics are open for discussion. Keep in touch with peers and
folks you met at Webster Place. Alumni are always welcome to join us prior to Alumni meeting for dinner. You will always be part of Webster Place -- this place will always be part of you.
Open Speaking Meeting of Alcoholic's Anonymous
Wednesday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 7:30 pm
Sunday: Pancakes & Promises - food at 8:00 am, meeting at 8:30 am
Family Healing Strategies Workshop with Diana Clark
Sunday August 7th, 2011 9am-12pm
Alumni Dinner with the director and staff
Wednesday August 10th, 2011 at 6:15pm
The June 22nd Open House was well received by the professional community. Over 50 people from the local area joined us for the open house, toured the facility, met staff, and were treated to a great meal! Thank you all for your support to our program!
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 Recipes from Martha
Just in time for Summer!
Spinach Salad with Fresh Strawberries What you will need: 1 bag baby spinach 1 qt. fresh strawberries 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 red onion, diced 1 cup feta cheese Directions: Wash spinach and pat dry. Thinly slice strawberries. Melt butter and add to brown sugar; toss together with the almonds. Place almonds on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 325 degrees. Once the almonds are cool, toss all ingredients together with your favorite salad dressing! Red Raspberry Vinaigrette and Honey Mustard go excellent! This light, delicious salad is sure to be a summer favorite! |
Family Healing Strategies Workshop:
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Who is this for: Suggested and highly recommended for all parents, step parents, siblings, spouses, children, step children, step siblings, aunts, uncles,cousins, boyfriend, girlfriend, or anyone joined by blood or love to alcoholics or addicts. All families of Webster Place residents are especially encouraged, but anyone can register for the workshop whether who you care about is at Webster Place or not.
Where: Webster Place Recovery Center
When: Workshops are held on the first Sunday of every month (from 9 am to 12 noon.)
What it is about: It is the best investment you can make towards understanding the disease of addiction, signs, symptoms, how to support and not enable, and how to create a supportive recovery environment.The number of participants in each workshop is limited, and we encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible. The Family Healing Strategies Work Shops are authored and facilitated by Addictions consultant Diana Clark, JD.,MA.
(FamilyHealingStrategies@gmail.com 802 236 0145)
Investment: $150/ person for general public, $100/ person is for the workshop for families of Webster residents.
Next Workshop: Sunday, August 7, 2011 9am to 12pm
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From the Big Book of AA:
"We are people who normally would not mix. But there exists among us
a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful."
~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, There Is A Solution, pg. 17~
From the NA basic text:
"We have by no means found a cure for addiction.We offer only a proven plan
for daily recovery." Basic Text p. xxv
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Drug & Alcohol Recovery at WPRC:
Our mission is to help restore the lives of men and woman seeking sobriety, reduce their chances for relapse, and ease their transition back into everyday life. We simply help each other grow into recovery, and into a changed way of life, one day at a time...in a serene & spiritual setting...with support, to allow this transformation to occur. The value of 12-Step programs lie in the special relationships and support one gets when sharing his/her story with another person experiencing recovery.
Recovery Goals at Webster Place
1. Abstinence from alcohol and other mind altering drugs. 2. Peer Based Recovery introduction and support of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions recovery program as a solution to substance abuse.
Program EnhancementsWe believe recovery can actually be fun, relieve stress, and help restore mental and physical well being. Our program enhancements include: music; exercise; reiki; acupuncture; gardening; culinary .... and much more.
For more information, please contact Webster Place at 1-603-934-2020.
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Webster Place is a sanctuary and opportunity for those ready to begin a journey of change and recovery. People helping people grow - into recovery and out of trouble, one person at a time - one day at a time.
or If you have any items you would like to donate that would be greatly appreciated.
Think of Webster Place:
Current wish list items include: Snow shoes for men & women, musical instruments
(such as guitars, drums, keyboards...), farming tools, woodworking tools, twin bed frames/headboards, computers, golf gear, fishing gear, hiking shoes, bicycles, basketballs, softball equipment, porch swings, outdoor furniture......and ofcourse AA/NA materials
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and alcoholism, residential recovery center for adult men and women.
27 Holy Cross Rd, Franklin, New Hampshire, 03234 - Phone: 603 934 2020 Fax: 603-934-9815 - info@WebsterPlace.org
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