Changing Your Tone Can Change the Conversation

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Not Getting Anywhere Talking to Your Child About Their Drug Use? Try Changing Your Tone of Voice. How do you initiate a conversation about your son’s or daughter’s substance use – particularly when you’re not very happy about it? The most important thing is getting to an open dialogue. And by just shifting your tone of voice, you can be the one to introduce that lighter air, so you can build a bridge to a more productive conversation. Watch Helpline Specialist Karla explain how to deal with your son’s or daughter’s substance use differently: Watch Video

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May 17 , 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 2

May 17 , 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 2

Step 2: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. (World Big Book)



Isaiah 41 v 13 For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God.
And I say to you,‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. (GODS BIG BOOK)



By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Network Psalm 103 v 3- He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!

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