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Honoring the survivors of breast cancer. ♥️ Without you, this photo that speaks volumes about the work God does here would not be possible. Please consider partnering with us financially, or giving your time to one of the many volunteer opportunities available at The Lovelady Center. Give Now Introducing "Catherine's Treasures," the new boutique at Lovelady Thrift Irondale: Come shop our boutique and see the many beautiful pieces available, made by our women and children - Christmas is right around the corner! What better way to say "Merry Christmas" than by purchasing a gift that supports 500+ woman and children? Hope to see you soon at both locations! As always, we pick up your gently used items: 951-9230 Irondale Thrift Store 7720 Ludington Lane Irondale, AL 35210 For directions, click HERE Clay Thrift Store 2402 Old Springville Road Birmingham, AL 35215 For directions, click HERE Facebook Twitter Link Website Copyright © 2019 The Lovelady Center, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: The Lovelady Center 7916 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35206-3804 Add us to your address book

Powerful Allies in the Recovering Family By Carli Noffsinger, LMSW, CAADC, Thursday, October 24, 2019 1:05 PM   In their book, STAYING SOBER, Gorski & Miller, state, “Family members can be powerful allies in preventing relapse …”  To that end, Sanford Addiction Treatment Centers offers psycho-education groups for family and friends of our clients with substance use disorders (SUDs). These groups help loved ones become powerful allies and open the door to […] The post Powerful Allies in the Recovering Family appeared first on Sanford House. Read more »

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25-in-25 Volunteer Spotlight – Gayeane “Sam” Lester - SMART Recovery® Blog Update

The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA.  View this email online if it doesn't display correctly Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones and your community overcome addiction. 25-in-25 Volunteer Spotlight – Gayeane “Sam” Lester Gayeane “Sam” Lester began attending SMART Recovery online meetings in 2004. Less than a year later, she was co-facilitating online meetings; six months after that, she was facilitating online meetings herself. “Sam was one of the first volunteers when we were developing the online community many years ago,” explains Shari Allwood, former Executive Director for […] Read more » [PREMIERE] 2019 SMART Recovery National Conference Presentations The 2019 SMART Recovery National Conference was truly a celebration of our past, present, and future. We honored our amazing community, volunteers, friends, and accomplishments of the last 25 years, and presented a vision of our next quarter century. There is no better way to face the addiction epidemic than through education. So, for this conference, we assembled renowned speakers from […] Read more » Boundaries – A Powerful Tool for Family Members & Friends of Someone With Addiction A blog provided by Kathy Lang, SMART Recovery Family & Friends Facilitator All healthy relationships are based on respecting other’s rights. When we respect each other’s rights, we are recognizing our boundaries. Boundaries are guidelines that define what we feel are permissible ways for other people to treat us. Most of the time we don’t […] Read more » About SMART Recovery  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, over-eating, shopping and internet use. Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings in 23 countries, 25 online gatherings and 24/7/365 internet message board forums and chat rooms. Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org. If you have questions or wish to speak to someone at SMART Recovery, please email information@smartrecovery.org or call 440-951-5357. Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Blog Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide  with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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