Monday Thoughts 03/04/2019

“Our rewards in life will always be in the exact proportion to the amount of consideration we show toward others.” ~~Earl Nightingale “To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life.” ~~Pablo Neruda “A great relationship doesn’t happen because of the love you had in the beginning, but how well you continue building love until the end.” ~~unknown Statement #10   All love given returns. I am learning to know that I am loved. Recently, a 4C woman shared how she alternates using the word “love” with “trust” when using Statement #10. This helps her move through the sometimes-difficult association that she has had with the word love. She explained that for her, love held negative connotations, especially emotional chaos, and the word trust helps her see and feel more clearly. For some women, the second of the “Love Statements” can initially feel confusing and complex. In our WFS Program Booklet, Nancy Cross states, “All recovery roads lead to the ability to love and be loved.” Sobriety and recovery open a nourishing pathway for love to expand and foster meaningful relationships.          Statement #10 is not solely related to romantic relationships but can encompass any relationship as our Program Booklet notes. Many of us have more relationships than we imagine. At the core is a relationship with the self. Learning to know that love or even trust, is ours for the taking and can lay a mighty foundation for this empowering Statement. Hugzzz Karen Hi 4C Women, I have always felt that rebuilding trust with others and re-learning to trust our instincts were two important factors in creating healthy relationships in our sobriety/recovery. Being trustworthy is gained by our actions and our patience with ourselves as well as with others. For me, this is where I began to experience the love I yearned for. It went beyond my words, my desire to be loved - it was the action behind my words. No more broken promises that left me feeling alone and lost again. Most of the promises were those I made to myself, bargaining that if I did this, I wouldn't do that anymore. It took quite a while to finally decide that I needed to keep those promises if I was to survive and then thrive.  As for all love given, I thought I was giving love unconditionally. What I learned is that my love was given in order to fill the huge gap of feeling needed, important, accepted and cherished. Through WFS and therapy, I realized that I had to give that to myself first. I had to fill that deep hole of emptiness. The difference is astounding. I give and feel authentic love. I truly believe that I am loved. It seems amazing at times to recognize and acknowledge it. And it doesn't feel conceited as I was taught as a young person. It feels extraordinary and I am deeply grateful! Dr. Phil wrote a book several years ago called Self Matters. One of the questions always stuck with me and it was---If I could learn anything, I would choose to learn...and today the answer would be Statement #10--All love given returns and I am learning to know that I am loved. How would you answer this question? Bonded in knowing we are loved, 4C WFS Member WFS Annual Weekend Conference 2019 Learn More Register Now Limited number of scholarships are available. Explore our updated website. Join our online community of support. If you received this email from a friend, we welcome you to join our mailing list!  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ Copyright © Women for Sobriety, Inc. | All rights reserved | Federal ID # 23-1972763 Email: contact@womenforsobriety.org | Ph: 215.536.8026 | Fax: 215.538.9026 https://womenforsobriety.org

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March Webinars: Evidence-Based Practice for Binge Eating Disorder; Guidelines to Developing Competence with Mindfulness-Based Interventions

March 7, 2019 Hunger for Healing: Evidence-Based Practice for Binge Eating Disorder Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 3-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT) Description: Most counselors are familiar with – or at least heard of – eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa. But we are less familiar with binge eating disorder (BED) despite being four times more common in clinical practice. The American Psychiatric Association only recognized BED as a distinct disorder in 2013 and was first included in the DSM-5 (F50.8). This webinar will explore the prevalence, neurobiology, and evidence-based treatments for this common, and extremely challenging disorder. We will pay particular attention to the influence of developmental trauma from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study on the etiology of BED, and the utility of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as part of the treatment regimen. Presenter: Michael Bricker, MS, CADC II, NCAC II, LPC Michael Bricker, MS, CADC II, NCAC II, LPC, is a Behavioral Health Clinician for Strong Integrated Behavioral Health in Eugene, OR. Bricker specializes in providing trauma-responsive care for chronic pain, methamphetamine, and medication-assisted treatment. He is also a consultant on “dual recovery” from substance use and mental disorders through the STEMSS Institute and specializes in blending research-based treatment with other wisdom traditions. Bricker is a seasoned trainer and has been a clinician, consultant, and teacher for over 35 years. Price: Education is FREE to all professionals Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1.5 CEs by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $20 for Non-members. Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC. Guidelines to Developing Competence with Mindfulness-Based Interventions Wednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 3-4:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT) Description: With the expanding use of mindfulness-based interventions in behavioral healthcare generally, and addiction counseling specifically, there have been emerging concerns over ensuring educational, training, and competency standards with these interventions. This webinar will provide an overview of six emerging guidelines for promoting competence with mindfulness-based interventions. It will also highlight adherence scales that can enhance training and supervision, as well as resources for further development. Presenter: John Paulson, ACSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC, CCS, HS-BCP John Paulson, ACSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC, CCS, HS-BCP, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana. Paulson’s practice background is as a clinical social worker providing services for individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders. He continues to provide clinical supervision for N.O.W. Counseling in Evansville, IN. Paulson has worked with mindfulness-based practices both personally and professionally for several years and has published and presented on the application of mindfulness-based interventions in clinical practice. Price: Education is FREE to all professionals Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1 CE by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $15 for non-members. Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC. NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.741.7686 / 800.548.0497 Send to Friend |  | Subscribe |

25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Abbott - SMART Recovery® Blog Update

The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA.  View this email online if it doesn't display correctly Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones and your community overcome addiction. 25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Abbott Throughout SMART’s 25th Silver Anniversary year, culminating in our Annual Conference September 20 – 22 in Chicago, we will honor volunteers representing many types of individual service. ——- Bill Abbott’s service to SMART Recovery illustrates the multiple ways that a volunteer can contribute – as a facilitator, educator, advocate and promoter. William (Bill) M. Abbott, […] Read more » SMART Recovery Celebrates 25th Silver Anniversary with Celebrations and Initiatives We are pleased to announce that SMART Recovery is celebrating its 25thAnniversary this year! SMART Recovery started in 1994 by Joe Gerstein, Tom Horvath and many other professionals who created and refined a self-empowering pathway to support recovery informed by the cognitive and motivational therapies that work best in treatment. From that point, we have […] Read more » 25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight: Jonathan von Breton Throughout SMART’s 25th Silver Anniversary year, culminating in our Annual Conference September 20 – 22 in Chicago, we will honor volunteers representing many types of individual service. ——- Jonathan (aka JvB in our online community) has been a SMART Recovery volunteer for over 20 years. “Jonathan helped SMART Recovery achieve many milestones over the years, […] Read more » SAVE THE DATE!  2019 SMART Recovery Annual Conference Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 2019 SMART Recovery Annual Conference happening September 20-22 in Chicago, Illinois. Join many of your SMART family members as we celebrate our 25th Silver Anniversary! Interested in joining us? Please fill out this short survey to let us know. About SMART Recovery  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, over-eating, shopping and internet use. Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings in 23 countries, 25 online gatherings and 24/7/365 internet message board forums and chat rooms. Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. SMART has been endorsed by the leading government and medical authorities in Australia, the UK and U.S. For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org. Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Blog Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide  with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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