Join Us for These Friday Evening Kickoff Activities!

A comedy show, bonus keynote presentation, and a world premiere of a new short film featuring SMART Recovery! View this email online if it doesn't display correctly. Dear Joseph,  We are less than two weeks away from our 2019 SMART Recovery National Conference!  We would be remiss if we didn't highlight the exciting kickoff activities happening Friday, September 20. (Find the activities listed below.)  FYI, there's still time to register! Today is the last day to register to ensure materials, meals and giveaways. (Registration will remain open up until the conference.)  Find the full weekend agenda, registration, and other details on the 2019 SMART Recovery National Conference website. Hope to see you in Chicago!  [NEW] Friday Evening Activity Empowerment Comedy Hour with Ernie G! Attendees who arrive on Friday are in for a real treat: In addition to kicking off Saturday morning, Ernie G will be performing a live comedy set for us on Friday night! Join us from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. CDT to laugh along with Ernie G, comedian, corporate speaker, and mental health coach. Ernie G has appeared on TV shows such as Comedy Central’s “Make Me Laugh,” BET’s “Comic View,” Ed McMahon’s “Next Big Star,” and the hit Comedy show  “QuéLocos!” hosted by George Lopez. Keeping clear of the rude and crude, Ernie G promises to not only tickle your funny bone but to inspire you too! Planning to join us for the Friday evening comedy show? Let us know by registering at this link. Admission is free but registration is required. Register for Comedy Show [BONUS] Keynote Presentation with Richard Saitz, M.D. Words Matter: Addiction Terminology, Accuracy and Stigma  We are honored to welcome Dr. Richard Saitz, M.D. for two keynote presentations during our conference weekend!   Join us on Friday evening for a bonus keynote, Words Matter: Addiction Terminology, Accuracy and Stigma. This is a topic that Dr. Saitz is passionate about and we at SMART Recovery share his enthusiasm for changing the landscape in addiction terminology. About Dr. Saitz:  Dr. Saitz is chair and professor of Community Health Sciences at Boston University (BU) School of Public Health, and professor of medicine at BU School of Medicine. He chaired the Treatment and Services review committee for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, is associate editor of JAMA; editor-in-chief of Journal of Addiction Medicine. Read Dr. Saitz's Bio World Premiere of Authentics A New Film Featuring SMART Recovery in Its Storyline We are excited to announce the world premiere of a new short film about addiction and recovery, Authentics, produced by Rising Act Films, and made possible thanks to the generous contribution of the Chris and Debbie Swain Charitable Foundation. This year has seen the release of several major motion pictures on the subject of recovery, including Ben is Back starring Julia Roberts, Beautiful Boy starring Steve Carell, and the upcoming A Million Little Pieces starring Billy Bob Thornton. What all these films have in common, however, is that they portray AA's 12-Steps Program as the only effective treatment option in their storylines. What makes Authentics unique and groundbreaking is its focus on SMART Recovery as the basis of its narrative.  The premiere will happen Friday evening during the kickoff dinner. You won't want to miss this! Learn More About This Film Special Thanks to Our  2019 National Conference Supporters Follow Us: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Blog  Your donation 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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Father Bill's Funeral and Memorial Service Arrangements

Dear Friends of Father Bill, Please note the following arrangements have been made for a celebration of Father Bill’s life. Visitation is Thursday, September, 12th at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, September 13that 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 455 Bow Street, Elkton, Maryland 21921. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with interment in the Oblate Cemetery, Childs, MD.  There will be a special Memorial Service in Chit Chat Auditorium, i.e., “Father Bill’s Chapel,” on the Caron Wernersville Campus on Saturday, September 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be a reception in Serena Hall immediately following the service. We will be recording the service and making a link to view it available via email in the days following the service for anyone who is unable to attend in person.  Should you have any questions, please direct those to Amy Durham, Corporate Director of Alumni Relations, at Amy.Durham@Caron.org or 484-345-2619. We look forward to celebrating Father Bill, his contributions to the Caron mission of “Recovery of Life,” and the impact that he had on individuals and families affected by Substance Use Disorder. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Father Bill’s Endowed Scholarship Fund or his beloved Chapel Fund to Caron Treatment Centers, Attn: Development Office, PO Box 150, Wernersville, PA 19565. Please pause for a moment during your day and look to the sky and say, “Thank you, Father Bill, for being Father Bill!" Sincerely, Doug Tieman President & CEO Caron Treatment Centers

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Free CEU Training in September!

Join Us! Free Monthly CEU Training Providing free CEU’s to the Community since 1987 Presenter: Jessica Peckover, LCSW Title: Resiliency &Wellness When: September 20, 2019 Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm Where: Laurel Ridge Education Center (Formerly Hope Church, Across from LRTC) 17903 Corporate Woods Dr., San Antonio, TX 78259 Objectives:  Learn skills for developing wellness, resiliency, and growth mindset Be equipped with a resiliency toolbox that includes gratitude, mindfulness, and other cognitive-based skills and practices  Become familiar with the 6 Pillars of Self Care Participants must preregister. Check in begins at 8:30 am and doors will close promptly at 9:15 am. Participants must stay until the end of the training in order to receive CEUs. 3 CEUs will be provided for LPC, LMFT, LCDC, Social Workers and Psychologists. All other licensees please refer to your licensing board. Please Note: We will not reissue certificates. NOTICE: In order to provide the best accommodations for you, registration will close once maximum capacity is reached. If you are not sure you will be able to attend let us know as soon as possible so someone else can attend.  -Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. REGISTER HERE Saving Lives, Healing Families, Creating Hope Free Assessments 24/7 Call: 210-491-3591  ‌  ‌  ‌

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September Prayer 🙏 My God is Patient

Monthly Prayer: My God is Patient Lord, your patience is unmatched. You look down on this earth and see the children you created. We are living in this broken world that is fighting hard to push us further and further away from you. Everywhere we turn, there are things surrounding us grabbing . . . Start Reading Copyright © 2019 The Foundry Ministries, All rights reserved. You are subscribed to the Foundry Ministries e-mail list. Our mailing address is: The Foundry Ministries PO Box 824 Bessemer, AL 35021-0824 Add us to your address book