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June 28, 2018 Register for the NAADAC in Washington, DC: Conflict Resolution for Recovery Training Join NAADAC's Executive Director, Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP on September 5-6 for a two-day training on Romancing the Brain: Conflict Resolution for Recovery. Earn 14 CEs! Do you want to learn how to provide Conflict Resolution for Recovery training to other qualified individuals? Join Cynthia Moreno Tuohy for the full-day Train the Trainer training on September 7, 2018. Earn an additional 7 CEs! Cost   Member Non-Member 3 Day (CRR Training + Train the Trainer) with Training Kit $475 $525 3 Day (CRR Training + Train the Trainer) $375 $425 2 Day (CRR Training) $275 $325 1 Day (Train the Trainer Only) $125 $175 Featured Trainer Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP is the Executive Director of NAADAC. She has been an international, national and state trainer for over 25 years in a variety of topics. She has also served as President of NAADAC and has worked as a curriculum writer. Her book, Rein in Your Brain: from Impulsivity to Thoughtful Living in Recovery, was released in May 2014 by Hazelden Publishers. Moreno Tuohy holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and advanced studies degrees in social work and public administration. Location Information Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745 Discounted room rate: $199 + Resort Fee Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities Do you want to sponsor or exhibit at NAADAC in Washington, DC: Conflict Resolution for Recovery?  Contact HeidiAnne Werner at heidianne@naadac.org or 703.741.7686. 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 |

June 26 ,2018 Through The Twelve Steps With Spiritual Truth From Scripture

Psalm 25 v 11 For the sake of your name, Lord, pardon my guilt, though it is great.

(GODS BIG BOOK)

STEP 5. We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. 

James 5:16a NIV (GODS BIG BOOK)

Only God can Pardon sin and lift the weight of guilt. Guilt is a burden no one can carry and it will eat you alive like cancer.The saying is , we are only sick as our secrets ! If your heart is full of guilt, regret, and pain there will be no room for Gods peace and rest. Working this step you cannot hold anything back, God already knows, He is waiting to see if your going to trust Him with your deepest secrets.Get on your knees open your Heart invite Him in and He will help you clean House!

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Need Help email us recoveryfriends@gmail.comPsalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!

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