OCTOBER 17-18, 2018 Long Beach Marriott ADMISSIONS & MARKETING SYMPOSIUM AWARDS As the Admissions & Marketing Symposium has grown, we have realized the importance of taking the time to honor leaders in our professional field – those who have exhibited, year after year, the greatness we are striving to promote. We invite you to join us in honoring and celebrating these amazing individuals. ANNOUNCING OUR 2018 AWARD WINNERS! DISTINGUISHED LEADER AWARD Presented to an exemplary pioneer and leader in the addiction and mental health treatment community. The individual who is honored with this award has created a path for others to follow that represents leadership, integrity, intelligence and the tenacity to help clients and families receive high-quality and ethical treatment. We are proud to announce two recipients this year! Deb Hughes, CAS Chief Executive Officer, Breathe Life Healing Centers Jayne Longnecker-Harper, M.Ed. Chief Executive Officer, Founder & Executive Director, Benchmark Transitions SILVER SHOE AWARD Presented to a highly regarded member of the addiction and mental health community, who consistently portrays excellence in ethics, professional standards and work ethic. Ruth Ann Rigby Director of Business Development, Capstone Treatment Center - THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS - Hosted By Diamond Sponsor Silver Sponsor Snack Break Sponsors Lanyard Sponsor Bag Sponsor Exhibitors Addiction Recovery eBulletin Behavioral Health Association of Providers Gloo RecoveryView Sponsorships are still available! Click here EVENT LOCATION: Long Beach Marriott  REGISTER HERE! For more information, contact Kristen Hayes atkristen.amsymposium@gmail.com or (949) 899-3088.  ‌

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Relapsing While Famous: Demi Lovato, Stigma, and Compassion | The Fix

Relapsing While Famous: Demi Lovato, Stigma, and Compassion | The Fix: “We would typically not blame a patient with a chronic medical condition for their problem; nor imbue the patient with shame over their offending organ—why do we seem to do this with addiction?”

Alcoholics Anonymous: The Good, the Bad and Why I Didn't Join | The Fix

Alcoholics Anonymous: The Good, the Bad and Why I Didn't Join | The Fix: For the most part (although this is not a consensus by any means) scientists do not particularly rate AA.

Is There Life After AA? | The Fix

Is There Life After AA? | The Fix: I was fed up with the fear-based conditioning of being told that if I left, I wouldn’t stay sober, and I was tired of the constant message that my future was up to some mystic higher power.

Jackie Kashian: From Drunk Driver to Hero of This Story | The Fix

Jackie Kashian: From Drunk Driver to Hero of This Story | The Fix: I would love to just check out with booze. But whatever I want to check out from will still be there when I sober up – plus whatever drunken stealing, screwing or hitting I did while I was drunk will have to be fixed.

PTSD Service Dogs Are Saving Lives | The Fix

PTSD Service Dogs Are Saving Lives | The Fix: 'If I could pin a medal on Aura, I would,' Evans asserts. 'I feel safe in my own world since I've had Aura. She's life saving.'

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Upcoming Behavioral Health Webinar www.C4events.org/webinars

JOIN US  August 15, 2018 1:00 PM EST RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Save My Spot

How to Engage Your Team like a World-Class Leader   Description The best leaders in the world know how to get people on board and taking action on a shared vision and strategy. How do they do it? What mistakes do many of us make when aiming to coalesce our teams? How can already successful, top level leaders, hone their skills to truly bring out the best in their people? This webinar will cover the three core competencies practiced by the most effective leaders in the world when it comes to engaging and mobilizing a team or an entire organization. Each core competency will be flushed out with specific action steps that participants can take to immediately enhance their efficacy as leaders, or to mentor others in their organization when it comes to engaging their people. Attendees are encouraged to come to this webinar ready to take notes – this content-driven learning experience is rich in practical application and something many will want to implement immediately!    Presenter Ilana Zivkovich, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC, CDWF, is an experienced executive, certified executive coach, and masters prepared licensed mental health professional, Ilana is respected for her ability to assist top-level executives in building world-class professional teams. An adept facilitator, effective leadership coach, and dynamic public speaker, Ilana is passionate about creating engaging and highly interactive development experiences for professionals that merge personal growth with professional empowerment, ultimately driving desired business outcomes. Prior to founding Werq, Ilana held a variety of executive level positions in the behavioral health care sector. These experiences allowed Ilana to hone her skills in identifying and developing the next generation of leaders, enhancing workforce engagement, designing and executing strategy, and developing workplace culture that aligns with measurable behaviors and drives desired corporate results. Ilana holds a Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a Certified Executive Coach, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF).

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Upcoming Behavioral Health Webinar www.C4events.org/webinars

JOIN US  August 15, 2018 1:00 PM EST RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Save My Spot

How to Engage Your Team like a World-Class Leader   Description The best leaders in the world know how to get people on board and taking action on a shared vision and strategy. How do they do it? What mistakes do many of us make when aiming to coalesce our teams? How can already successful, top level leaders, hone their skills to truly bring out the best in their people? This webinar will cover the three core competencies practiced by the most effective leaders in the world when it comes to engaging and mobilizing a team or an entire organization. Each core competency will be flushed out with specific action steps that participants can take to immediately enhance their efficacy as leaders, or to mentor others in their organization when it comes to engaging their people. Attendees are encouraged to come to this webinar ready to take notes – this content-driven learning experience is rich in practical application and something many will want to implement immediately!    Presenter Ilana Zivkovich, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC, CDWF, is an experienced executive, certified executive coach, and masters prepared licensed mental health professional, Ilana is respected for her ability to assist top-level executives in building world-class professional teams. An adept facilitator, effective leadership coach, and dynamic public speaker, Ilana is passionate about creating engaging and highly interactive development experiences for professionals that merge personal growth with professional empowerment, ultimately driving desired business outcomes. Prior to founding Werq, Ilana held a variety of executive level positions in the behavioral health care sector. These experiences allowed Ilana to hone her skills in identifying and developing the next generation of leaders, enhancing workforce engagement, designing and executing strategy, and developing workplace culture that aligns with measurable behaviors and drives desired corporate results. Ilana holds a Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a Certified Executive Coach, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF).

Missed a C4 webinar? Click here anytime to view! Interested in hosting a C4 webinar or have an idea for one? Contact us. Copyright © 2018 C4 Recovery Foundation, All rights reserved. 1018 Sweet Juliet Way, Greer, SC 29650

Laughing at Hookers: The Intersection of Sex Work and 12-Step | The Fix

Laughing at Hookers: The Intersection of Sex Work and 12-Step | The Fix: A foray into sex work invariably represents one of two things: indisputable proof of having hit bottom, or the one degrading, dehumanizing act that one simply would not stoop to — as in, “I could never sell myself.'

Mommy Doesn't Need Wine: The Stigma of Being a Sober Mother | The Fix

Mommy Doesn't Need Wine: The Stigma of Being a Sober Mother | The Fix: “I’ve always wanted to film the real ‘after party’ when the mom is passed out with her little kid in the background, or she gets into her car and drives drunk. It happens all the time.'