Sunday, March 29, 2015

Greetings,

Please see the attached PRCC Calendar for April. We will be closed on Friday, April 3rd. Therefore, Our First Fridays series on Family Inclusion and Leadership will be held on Friday, April 10th from 12pm to 3pm.

The PRCC is proud to announce our exciting new program Holistic Recovery Support with Acupuncture (see attached flyer). Please email me at sbrinda@councilsepa.org or call our receptionist at 215-223-7700 to register. Space is limited to fifteen participants.

Thank you,

Sean E. Brinda, MSW, CCDP Diplomate
Senior Peer Services Coordinator
PRO-ACT/Philadelphia Recovery Community Center
1701 W. Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132

Register for Recovery Walks! 2014 at www.recoverywalks.org

Phone: (215) 223-7700 ext. 105
Cell: (215) 828-6168
Fax: (215) 223-7707
1 (800) 221-6333 Twenty-four Hour Information Line
Email: sbrinda@councilsepa.org
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Thursday, March 26, 2015


ONDCP Hosts Webinars on Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
March 26th, 2015/


The Office of National Drug Control Policy will host a series of webinars to outline the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids (Spice), cathinones (bath salts) and other new synthetic drugs.

The webinars will explain efforts to prevent the drugs’ use and reduce availability.

Webinar 1 will be an introduction to new synthetic drugs. It will address related health risks, manufacture and distribution, as well as Federal enforcement and regulatory provisions. This webinar will feature representatives from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Drug Enforcement Administration and parent activists, working to protect children from these drugs.

Webinar 2 will highlight community-level responses to prevent use and distribution.

Webinar 1 will take place on Wednesday, April 8 from 1-2 pm EST. To register, visithttp://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/webinar-synthetic-drugs. Webinar 2 will be held later this spring. Details will be available soon.
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Partnership for Drug-free Kids
 
 

 
"Marijuana is a plant. It's natural. How harmful could it be?"

"But YOU smoked weed when YOU were younger."

"Would you rather I drink alcohol? Weed is so much safer."
 
Would you know what you'd say if confronted with these tough questions or arguments by your teen?

Marijuana is a hot topic. Between legalization, the normalization of the drug in the media and different ways of using (like "edible" cookies and candies, or vaporizers that minimize the telltale smell), it's becoming harder and harder for parents to talk to teens about weed.

That’s why we created our new Marijuana Talk Kit. We want to help families navigate through a changing marijuana landscape, and have productive, impactful conversations with their teens.
 
Inside the Talk Kit, you will find:
  • Facts about marijuana
  • Why marijuana is still risky for teens
  • Ways to talk with your teen about marijuana
  • What you should – and shouldn't – say to your teen when talking about marijuana
  • How to respond to your teen's questions and arguments
  • Resources to help
We know it's hard, and we're here to help.
 
 
 
 
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Sat. March 28: Life ReScripted Workshop

Do you have painful memories that have been holding you back? 
 
 
Disappointments, anger or frustration that is hard to let go of?




Life ReScripted is a (FREE!) experiential workshop that uncovers and clears unresolved issues that can undermine recovery. There are strong and compelling reasons why these issues persist. 

A rescripting identifies and transforms the root cause of our self-sabotaging choices & behavior.

Requirements to attend this workshop: at least 3 months of sobriety, a support system and a commitment to be responsible and accountable for your actions and behavior within the group. 

Visitors/observers are very welcome - no one has to participate unless they would like to. 

Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 28th, 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Dwier Center: 392 Church St Groveville, NJ. Life Rescripted will then be held at same time on the last Saturday of each month. Try it just once or come to every workshop! 


For questions or comments, contact: cityofangelsnj@hotmail.com
On COARR 
Let's Talk About Recovery!

With 10 original shows, COARR plays Recovery Talk 24/7/365....past shows are available online atwww.coaradio.com/pastshows.html and in each show's online archive. 

Tune in thru the smartphone app (free in the iphone/droid stores) or on www.coaradio.com to hear what's playing now.....


Last night's"Wellness in Recovery" is now online! Tune in for a discussion with Liza Beasley on usage of essential oils in the treatment of addiction. 

Liza has a long career in healthcare, with 20 years as an emergency room RN, 6 years in hospice & home care, and another 2 years as a medical surgical nurse. She has been working with essential oils for more than 10 years, using them alongside other therapies to treat medical and emotional issues. 

In the treatment addiction, essential oils can help curb cravings, reduce anxiety, ease negative emotions, and calm the mind.



Listen to past COARR shows any time: 

For "Women & Addiction" with Terri Thomas, click here. 

For "Wellness in Recovery" with life coach Nancy Tilelli, click here. 

For "Journey Thru the 12 Steps with the Life Recovery Bible," click here. 

For "Share Your Scars" with Vicki, click here.

For "Wings Over Water: Creativity in Recovery" with recovery musician Kathy Moser, click here.

For "Laughter & Recovery" with stand up comic Wil B. Kleen, click here. 

For "Relationships in Recovery" with Alexa, click here. 

For "Saving Lives" with COA Director of Interventions Tom Redneck Clark, click here.
Sun. April 12, 8- 10 am: Breakfast with the Angels
Come join your favorite Angels at Applebee's Restaurant on Rt. 33 in Hamilton (corner Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd.) for this fun fundraiser! $8.00 per person buys you all the flapjacks, sausage, OJ and coffee you can consume, served by your friendly, volunteer Angels. All proceeds will be used to support COA operations. 

If you're planning to come to this, please buy your tickets in advance! That will help us plan and also get you to your table faster & easier on the day of! As an added incentive, one lucky party of advance ticket buyers, up to 10 people, will be chosen at random to receive their breakfast for free! To pre-purchase your tickets, click here.


To volunteer for this event, contact Laurie at llscot01@msn.com.

Wed. April 1, 6 - 7:30 pm: 12 Step Yoga!


"The Issues Live in Our Tissues!"

Y12SR combines the practical tools of the 12 Step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga.
Combining the two creates a model that truly addresses addiction and/or co-dependency as the physical, mental & spiritual dis-eases that they are.
Y12SR is a 12 Step-based discussion and yoga practice open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addiction behavior or affected by the addictive behavior or others. This is an open & inclusive group - all A's are welcome, as are folks both experienced & completely new to yoga.
Wear comfortable clothing. Meetings are by donation.
1st Wednesday of each month at 6pm.
For more info, contact Mark at MMelillo40@gmail.com or visit y12sr.com.
April 6 - 12: Recovery Coach Training
 

Want to help a loved one? Or just work more effectively with addiction sufferers? The COA-CCAR Recovery Coach Academy can help!

This 30-hour training will teach you how to remove obstacles to recovery... to motivate, guide and facilitate long-term addiction recovery. Since 2008, more than 5,000 people across the U.S. have taken this training and 100 people have taken it at COA. 

To learn more, see program schedule, or to register, click: Recovery Coach Training Details. Don't delay - early registration rates are in effect for a limited time only!

If you would like to work with a COA-trained Recovery Coach, click:

Program Date: Mon., April 6 - Sun., April 12, 2015
Location: Raymond Dwier Center - 392 Church Street, Groveville, New Jersey
 
Bill's Closet: New Clothes for Recoverees



NEW CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED. 

DONATIONS OF CASH TO KEEP BILL'S CLOSET FULL ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED.... QUESTIONS CALL BILL 609-587-7215


 

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

March 25 CHP 38 v 8 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS


I am feeble and severely broken; I groan because of the turmoil of my heart . (GODS BIG BOOK)


STEP 4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Feeble-lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.


Turmoil- a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.synonyms: confusion , upheaval, turbulence,tumult,disorder,disturbance,agitation,ferment,unrest,disquiet,trouble,disruption,chaos,
mayhem,uncertainty


The human heart is designed to only carry a certain amount of pain before it gets to this point and the result can be severe brokenness and physical sickness. When we try to handle that much pain on our own we become overwhelmed exhausted and feeble . The Steps were designed to be worked with another person.That other person must have a proven track record of properly handling other peoples dirty laundry. When I worked four I could not believe the amount of pain I was truly in. When the painful memories surfaced along with the guilt and shame , I discovered once the pain was exposed it began to lose its effect on me mentally and physically. It was hard to deal with the stuff coming out but at the same time it was liberating in a way that is hard to explain. Twenty two years I spent trying to self medicate and convince myself I was ok and the world was messed up.Looking back now that way of thinking could have killed me prematurely. Today when I go by a graveyard ,I wonder how many of those folks stayed trapped in the lie of self and were buried with their pain and were robbed of all the good there is in life.How many of those folks settled for whatever came along and lived way below there God given potential . 




John 14:26-27 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (GODS BIG BOOK)By Joseph Dickerson







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