An Open Letter to SAMHSA Single State Authorities – the Individuals that Administer the Federal Block for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) On Behalf […]
What Would Tom Kirk Do At This Moment? Read Post
Could Recovery Storytelling be considered a “pathway” of recovery? If you’re not comfortable with that terminology, let’s explore how participation in Recovery Storytelling workshops enhances
Recovery Storytelling – A Creative Pathway Read Post
“Recovery Storytelling” combines the craft of storytelling with the advocacy and messaging of the recovery movement. I discovered the potential of this marriage of art
Recovery Storytelling – A Powerful Tool For Advocacy Read Post
Last month, I attended two wakes in a single week. Both men whose lives I celebrated were under 35 and addiction cut their experience of
One Last Act of Service Read Post
This latest season for CCAR is unprecedented. COVID pandemic, opioid epidemic, social justice issues, politics, extreme weather… Personally, at various times, I’ve encountered fear, anxiety,
I’ve been honored to serve in the role of CCAR’s Communications Manager for the last sixteen months. I am a person in Recovery who has
Communications, RCO’s, and the Advancement of the Recovery Movement Read Post
Art loved his work as a Master Trainer of recovery coaches for the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Through his immense wisdom, compassionate style,
Art Woodard – Helper of Souls Read Post
I’m on a surfboard (odd because I’ve never sat on a surfboard) and I realize a huge wave just crashed on shore. I sit in
ORCA – Ocean Recovery Community Alliance Read Post
Everything that follows, I found on one social media source that shall remain nameless (Facebook). And before you read any further, I chose these hashtags
How We Respond Matters Read Post
“What you have is good enough.” If you’ve ever been in a CCAR training with Phil Valentine facilitating, you’re probably familiar with this statement. And,
When Good Enough Is More Than Good Enough Read Post
