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This week, our check-in consisted of defining happiness. If you didn't answer this week's question, be sure to do so, here. Addiction has a way of making us believe we're destined to live in a cycle of shame and guilt. Though, how far from the truth this is.  As you go into the weekend, remember this: You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life that you're excited about. Don't let anybody else make you forget that. Enjoy the rest of this week's highlights! Recovery Coaching This week's Recovery Coach call was fantastic. At two weeks sober, Shanna is struggling to find a support system during COVID-19. We also helped Rebecca who feels like she continues to live in a state of imposter syndrome. By holding space, providing effective listening, and giving feedback, the group helped her recognize the value she contributes to the world.  Check out the replay, here. Guest Q&A This week, we had former NFL Wide Receiver, Vance Johnson share his story. After multiple marriages, a million dollars in debt, and the death of a son, Vance found himself lost in the grips of addiction. Today, he's reclaimed his faith and is in long-term sobriety. Be sure not to miss this replay, here.  Guided Meditation This week, we learned how to activate our Parasympathetic Nervous System. We also learned how to use our body to identify feelings to address unmet needs, relapse behavior, and gain more awareness of ourselves. Join the replay continue this meditation practice, here. Anniversaries shanna galindo celebrated two weeks! Gary Trimnell celebrated six months!   Be sure to share your anniversary, here, so we can celebrate with you.  New Members Welcome to all of our new members this week! Feel free to introduce yourself in the comments below! Chris K  Zackariah Maier  Teri Gallardo  Nichole Mann  Dennis Frongillo  Nick Nicholas  Katie Keplinger  Christy Jones  Ashee Hancock  Samirah Sellers  Destry Maycock  Mark Bryant  Crystal Dziadosz  Stephanie Smith  Julie B  Heidi Leonard  Julie Salinas  Stac Bee  Tiffany S  Michelle Muller  Gail Jones  Marcy Avalos  Brian Dierks  Rosemary G  Blue M  Christine F  Amy Bice  Karen Klaskin  shanna galindo  Joona Uufela  Kallie Shirling  Abdul Kargbo  Rebecca Hilsman  Tiffany H  Darryl Kelly  dale hurley  LaRae Cantley  Jamie M  emmanuel reyes  Sheila Madore  Christine Wood  Madelynn Nieves  Shawna A  Kendra Steiner  Vanessa Pires  Bill Ferney  Lee Bryant Booth  Nancy Wyatt  Megan Osborne  Kathy Green  Georgie T.  Stephanie Bacich  James Rose  Olivia Gartland  David Smith  Robert S  Mike Salter  Maureen Scian  Lori Hurley  Dean Robinson  Nadya Isabel  Kevin Tucker  Jaclyn Ratkowiak  Have a safe weekend everyone! And as always, reach out anytime if you need support.

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4 Spots left in the Upcoming online Peer Support Worker training

We have 4 spots left for our upcoming Peer Training. We are really looking forward to seeing who the remaining 4 will be. The latest group has both individual and family members joining our two week Peer Support Worker Training course. Please reach out if you have any questions. Robyn & Charlotte Charlotte & Robyn January 2020 (before physical distance) Throughout all RPLYT training there is a strong emphasis on ensuring the incorporation of: • The Peer Support Canada Knowledge Matrix requirements related to peer support delivery, • The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC) peer support values (as outlined in the Guidelines for the Practice and Training of Peer Supporters), • The principles of trauma informed support; and • Related components of the MHCC National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety. PEER SUPPORT WORKER TRAINING: BECOMING AN EXPLORATION FACILITATOR Dates: June 15 - 26 ( Monday to Friday) Time: 9:00am - 11:00 and 1:30pm - 3:30pm (central daylight time) Monday - Friday twice a day for 2 weeks to complete the 20 sessions Cost $750.00 plus gst/hst For the past two years we have offered this course twice a week for 10 weeks online via Zoom. Robyn and her instructors have been using Zoom for for all their training and they know first hand how to use the platform to create the best learning environment for everyone in the course. Peer Support Workers from around the world have benefited from this training all from the comforts of their office or home. Check out our "Raving Fans" page on our website for some of our happy customers. This new and updated training was created in conjunction with the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support. The training includes diving deeper into the below topics to add more to your peer supporter role. It is a comprehensive, interactive and practical training of peer support workers and family peer support workers. Who can be a Peer Support Worker? Any person with their own experience of living with mental health/addiction issues. But wait, there’s more, we also train Family Peer Support Workers in the training. Who can do that? A family member of someone living with a mental health/addiction issue. We have designed the training to maximize your learning through the use of many teaching modalities. We will be using videos, slides, dialogue, Zoom rooms, games, and scenarios to fully equip you to be in communities providing valuable peer support services after this training. The training is highly interactive and includes lots of practice of the skills you will need. To Register  Session Topics Include: • Advocacy • Mental health system • PS fundamentals • Strength based support/advocacy • Resiliency, empowerment & hope • Social determinants of health • The healthcare system • Stages of change • Communication • Conflict resolution • In the system not of the system • Preferred communication styles • Connecting through your story • Supporting with understanding (trauma informed support) • Supporting someone in a crisis/emergency • Let’s talk about the “S” word • Culture/worldview/diversity • Stigma and discrimination • Wellness tools • Ethic and boundaries • Working as a team • Peers as professionals For more information please contact info@robynpriest.com And for all of you who are on Facebook and YouTube Facebook Link - please like our page Subscribe to the Robyn Priest LYT YouTube Channel for all of Robyn's videos Social Connectedness in spite of Physical Distancing. sign up for our newsletter  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Deaths from New Synthetic Drug Known as “Iso” on the Rise Deaths from a new synthetic opioid known as “iso” are increasing, HealthDay reports. Read More Pandemic Causing Disruption to Treatment and Support Services for Addiction The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a disruption of treatment and support services for addiction, according to a report by the Addiction Policy Forum. Read More   Group Tells Employers to Prepare for Rise in Workers’ Pandemic-Related Substance Use Employers should be prepared for an increase in employees needing addiction treatment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Safety Council. Read More During this time of uncertainty, we're still here to support families.   COVID-19 Resources In Some Schools, More Than Half of Teens Use E-Cigarettes A survey of middle and high school students finds that e-cigarette use in some schools is as high as 60%, according to HealthDay. Read More Pandemic Leading to Increased Prices of Illegal Drugs The price of illegal drugs is increasing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Drug Enforcement Administration agents tell USA Today. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend Other Headlines of Interest COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support (Partnership for Drug-Free Kids + Center on Addiction) In Times of Emergency, Substance Use Treatment Requires Flexibility (Pew Trusts) Does Medical Marijuana Have a Role in Parkinson's Disease Care? (HealthDay) Forget Xanax. This Company Wants You to Take a Large Dose of LSD. (Vice) Opioid-Addiction Treatment Is Limited by Shortage of Authorized Doctors (The Wall Street Journal) Editorial: The 1980s crack epidemic was a fork in the road. America chose racism and prisons over public health (Los Angeles Times) New York charges Endo with insurance fraud over opioid claims (Reuters) Ohio lawmakers introduce five bills to combat opioid crisis (ABC6) Parents create foundation to help others after losing daughter to addiction (KATU) Philly marijuana dispensaries that got looted say state rules are making it harder to reopen (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

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