It took me a while (years) to feel comfortable sharing my story to people that were not in recovery. The very first time I did, something inside of me wept for the sadness and at the same time something inside of me blossomed – and I healed a little more. Some people come right out …
I just wanted to quickly repost this great article that I found. “Don Coyhis is the founder of White Bison the American Indian/Alaska Native recovery community organization. Last year he received the distinguished lifetime achievement award at the Faces & Voices America Honors Recovery Award Dinner. He certainly deserved that award. It was a great …
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Since Jan. 28, 2019, I’ve had the honor of working with a new telehealth start up building a peer coach programn reaching rural areas across this country. All the hard work is taking shape as this team of passionate, seasoned change agents get ready to launch this program in their state, Alaska. I’m honored to …
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Choices delivers Peer Recovery Coach Training in Raymond, NH. Choices Peer Recovery Training, and Ginger Ross, is honored to welcome 22 new trainer peer coaches to NH communities. Ron Bodendorf is quated saying, “I’ve attended all 3 models of recovery coach training and this one is by far the best.” This training is designed for …
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Choices Peer Recovery Trainings Completes inspiring Hope with Exeter Rotary. Choices is honored to have been chosen as the training model for Exeter Rotary’s Inspiring Hope Scholarship for Recovery Coaching, for their 2019 funding project which was aimed at strengthening the community with peer recovery and recovery 101 education. Founder and trainer, Ginger Ross, said, …
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Choices Peer Coach Recovery Trainings pioneer the way in bridging the gap between addiction, abuse and recovery by supporting peer recovery coaches on their journeys forward, providing the foundation required to realize their potential and sustain success in this critical, but challenging field. Our nationally approved peer recovery coach trainings, are designed to provide effective …
If you were addicted to drugs or alcohol throughout your teens or young adulthood, you probably missed on out on learning essential life skills. Not only are you adjusting to your new, sober life, but you’re also making up for lost time in learning life skills that are important for success. The good news is …
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Assertive traits include being confident, straightforward, and honest. Assertive people express their ideas, feelings and desires without second guessing or apology. Being assertive is a difficult skill to master, yet with practice can transform your communication and increase your self-esteem. Assertive people are responsible for their moods and words and respectful of the thoughts and …
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In recovery circles, there is a lot of focus on treatment. Finding the right treatment center that can meet your individual needs can help you create a solid foundation for recovery. Still, the 30, 60 or even 90 days that you spend in treatment are just a drop in the bucket compared to the rest …
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Commonly Attributed to Winston Churchill When the decision to enter recovery is made; the addiction is often out of control. Residual Effects – Over Reactions This is how most people enter their first days of recovery and there are numerous after-effects. The chaos of addiction lingers after …