In This Issue
10 Tips for Restructuring Your Life in Recovery
12 Sleeping Tips for Early Recovery
Living in Integrity with Ourselves
Greatness Within You
Tomato and Basil Macaroni and Cheese
California Corner
Atlanta News
5k Run for Recovery

Getting Wet!

 

Definition of a hero: 

 

he·ro Pronunciation Key (hîro) n. pl. he·roes

 

1. In mythology and legend, a person, often of divine ances­try, who is endowed
with great courage and strength, celebrated for their bold exploits, and
favored by the gods.

 

2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life.

 
 

 Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.

 ~Mahatma Gandhi
 

Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.

 

 ~John Ruskin

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

 ~Helen Keller

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience,

but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

 

 ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 Volume 2, Issue 38
 
Our primary focus is our own recovery and rebuilding our own lives. We will lead by example and not interfere with another's recovery.

10 Tips for Restructuring Your Life in Recovery

In recovery, things are bound to be different. There's simply no way that life can go on as it did before. Still, recovery is a scary prospect for many who are just beginning this stage of the healing process. There are so many unknowns, and it's hard to know how to plan for such a time - especially when you're just getting used to the feeling of being clean and sober. Don't be overwhelmed or intimidated by recovery. Here are 10 tips on restructuring your life in recovery to get you started.

 

1.  Accept That Life Has to Change

You already knew it. Things are different now. How much different you have yet to fully comprehend, and that may be part of the problem. As human beings, we're all frightened to some extent over what we don't know - or what we think we know that may turn out to be misguided or wrong. Think back to when you first entered treatment for your addiction. At that time, you acknowledged the fact that you had a problem with your addiction and accepted treatment to overcome it. That had to be pretty gut-wrenching, but you did it. You didn't know what the outcome would be, only that you had to do something.

                       

Recovery is but the next phase, the lasting phase, of your healing process. So, while you don't know how and what will change in recovery, you must first accept that it will change. It has to, or you may suffer a relapse, winding up back where you started. Or, if you fight to continue your previous lifestyle, your life will seem an unending series of obstacles and battles, gloomy and fraught with negatives. You'll never progress toward your goals, and you'll likely fall back into your addiction sooner rather than later. Your counselors mentioned the need to change while you were in treatment. Now is the time to do it. Accept that life has to change, and get busy making the changes.

 

2.  Allow Yourself to Dream

Before you do anything drastic in the way of life changes, allow yourself a little time to dream. You may have already done some of this during the active treatment phase, but, chances are, it was pretty limited. After all, it's hard to think positive things when you're trying to figure out how to cope with urges and cravings, learning about your addiction, dealing with stress, overcoming physical and psychological side-effects of withdrawal and getting the family involved in treatment. Now that you've completed treatment and are in the recovery stage, sit back and think about what you'd like to accomplish in the long term.

 

Think about your abilities, what you're really good at. How can you translate that ability into something concrete that will satisfy you 5 to 10 years down the line? Have you always dreamed of being able to travel to different countries, around the United States, or to get better acquainted with all your own state has to offer? Do you want to be able to learn foreign languages or become more fluent in languages you may have studied briefly in high school or college? How about starting, continuing, or finishing a degree program?

 

Do you want to learn a craft, take up a hobby that may turn into a moneymaker, or get involved in the performing arts? If you're an excellent cook, you may wish to consider becoming a professional chef. Turn your love of the outdoors into a hobby like photography or recreational pursuits like cross-country skiing, fly fishing, or white water rafting. Any one of these may turn into opportunities to achieve a long-term dream or goal.

 

3. Brainstorm Ideas

Now that you've thought about some of your dreams and, hopefully, come up with quite a few new ones, it's time to brainstorm ideas. Just as you allowed yourself to dream in the previous suggestion, during brainstorming you need to allow ideas to freely come to mind. Jot them down on paper or use the computer but don't limit yourself in any way during the brainstorming session. The ideas are things you need to do in order to make your dreams a reality.

 

Take, for example, a goal of becoming a dental hygienist. The ideas may include selecting schools for training, applying for financial aid, securing a loan for tuition, how to incorporate training into a work/family schedule, where and how to pay for necessary childcare while you're in school, length of time before you complete your education, licensing and certification requirements, and where you might be employed upon completion of your training. In this scenario, there are short-, medium-, and long-term steps to take in order to reach your ultimate goal.

 

The point is to put down ideas for each of your goals. Again, don't feel constrained by lack of information about what is needed. You'll be able to fill that in later. For now, just go through your dreams and jot down brainstormed ideas on how to fulfill them. What steps do you need to take? What will you need in the way of support, financing, training, apprenticeship, etc.?

 

4. Sit Down With Your Family

Of course, none of this happens in a vacuum. While you've spent some alone time figuring out your dreams and coming up with steps and things you may need to make them a reality, you need to factor in the wants and needs of other members of your family. Even if you are single, you surely have some family members who can provide encouragement, suggestions, and support. For married individuals, or adolescents and teens in a family, the need for interaction with all the family members is paramount. You'll not be able to succeed without the ultimate buy-in from them. Even if they don't fully comprehend the scope of your long-term goal, or are reluctant over your ability to accomplish it, you need to involve them in the discussion early on. This will help you win them over, garner their support, and help you advance to the next level in your recovery.

 

In fact, recovery is all about the process, and the process is ongoing. You need the encouragement, love, and support of your family every step of the way. And they need the same from you. Be sure to involve your family in your recovery. It's the only way that you'll be able to realize the happiness and future you deserve.

 

5. Do Your Research

Undoubtedly you've arrived at a number of items that require further investigation. This involves research, and some of it can be quite in-depth. There may be rules and eligibility requirements or documents to amass, questionnaires and applications that need to be filled out. Approval process time, how long a degree or apprenticeship program lasts, and any other documentation that is required - all this involves research. Do your due diligence and start compiling as much information as you can on each of your dreams and brainstorm items.

 

It may be helpful to use manila folders or hanging files for the separate subjects. Or, use a binder with tabbed pages for single subjects. The idea is to keep the information separate and readily available. Some files will naturally be larger than others, and will keep building as you accumulate more information. Plan accordingly.

 

6. Work Out Details

There are undoubtedly going to be conflicts when it comes to drastically altering what has been your lifestyle for the past months and years of addiction. Spouses, family members, friends and co-workers have become accustomed to a certain behavior from you - or have had to put up with some very difficult times. Part of your life in recovery is to convince them that you have changed, that you intend to change even further, and to work out as best you can all the details involved in your new way of life.

 

Getting others involved in working out the details can make the prospect much easier and less stressful. The old adage, "Many hands make light work" applies here, even though we're talking about thought-processes and not necessarily physical work. Use another brainstorming session with a few others (your spouse, family members, trusted friends) to help figure out some of the more troubling details. If one person is an expert in finances, or has connections with banks or lending institutions, or knows how to fill out an application for a federal grant or loan, make use of those talents.

 

By the way, as you begin figuring out details, other questions are bound to occur. When they do, add them to your list of things that need to be done in order to accomplish your goal. Again, it isn't important at this point that you have the answers - just put down the questions. Do your research afterward to help fill in the blanks.

 

7. Make a Schedule

Getting the ball rolling on your new life in recovery also means making the best use of your time. One thing that never changes is that every day lasts only 24 hours. So, it's incumbent upon you to maximize your time. This means prioritizing what gets done when, and what can be tackled another day. It also means putting together a schedule for each day.

 

Note that some days may be devoted to a combination of education, work, and family. Others may be work and family. Don't forget to factor in leisure pursuits, alone and with the family. All are equally important to a well-rounded, balanced and healthy lifestyle - and to the pursuit of your overall goals.

 

Schedules should be flexible and adjusted to accommodate changes. Don't be rigid in adhering to the exact hour for certain tasks if they can be handled at various times. But do keep to a regular mealtime schedule - especially with the family. Dining together for the evening meal is something that will pay dividends beyond calculation. This is a time when everyone comes together for conversation and interaction and family bonding. Be sure to include it in your daily schedule.

 

8. Get Physically Active

Achieving a goal is more than just using brain power and tackling tough assignments. You could devote all your waking hours to a short- or long-term goal only to wind up frustrated, stressed out and totally exhausted. You need to balance this out with a good mix of physical activities. An hour each day is ideal, although there shouldn't be anything that's cast in stone. Get out at lunchtime and take a brisk walk around the office complex, or drive to a nearby park and go for a jog. After dinner and on weekends, take the family to a state, national or community park where you can hike, fish, play sports, or enjoy other recreational pursuits.

 

Work out in a gym or do weight-bearing, stretching and aerobic exercises at home. It doesn't need to be anything fancy, either. You can buy inexpensive exercise balls, stretching bands, hand weights and dumbbells at the local sporting goods store and set yourself up in the basement, garage or patio.

 

The point to remember is that being physically active helps you feel better by releasing the brain's feel-good chemicals called endorphins. Exercise and physical activity also helps you maintain or regain strength, tones muscles, trims pounds, and gives you additional reserves of energy. When you're energetic, you think and perform better. This affects your entire life in recovery, now and in the future. So, get out and get active.

 

9. Don't Go It Alone

When you're first in recovery, the tendency is to feel like you're alone. The truth is, you are and you aren't. Certainly your recovery is unique to you. No one else has the exact circumstances you do, the same history or combination of factors (health, type, length and frequency of addiction or multiple addictions), motivations, dreams, social, familial, financial, and/or legal problems. But there are enough similarities among those in recovery that it makes a lot of sense to interact with others who have, like you, overcome their addictions and are now in recovery. These are known as 12-step groups, and there are groups for every type of addiction. Your counselor during treatment most likely introduced you to a 12-step group. But your participation shouldn't end once you've completed treatment.

 

Not only will you share camaraderie (they've been through treatment and have come out on the clean and sober side), but you'll find them a ready and willing audience to listen to your troubles, offer suggestions, hope and encouragement.


If you haven't joined a 12-step group in recovery, do so now. If you find that you don't quite fit with the first group you try, go to another. One tip that may help: keep going to at least six meetings before you jump ship. It takes time to get to know people, and you should give them a chance to get to know you. Of course, this is anonymous, but the point is that they see you as a person and vice-versa.

 

10. Figure Out How To Help Others

Giving back to others is an important part of restructuring your life in recovery. Why is this so important? Your life can't be all one-sided. As you work toward achieving your goals or dreams, you need to give of yourself to others. This includes your family members, of course, but it goes beyond that to include others who may have no outside assistance, hope or support. You could become a sponsor to a newcomer in your support group, for example. The best time to consider this is after you've been successfully in recovery for a period of about two years.

 

But there are additional ways to reach out and help others. If you look around you, it should be fairly easy to come up with ideas. Do you have an invalid neighbor who finds it nearly impossible to get out for errands or is lonely? Offer to do the grocery shopping, bring over a video and watch it with them, bake or buy a meal or dessert, give a gift of a book or flowers, offer to paint the house or do yard work. If you know someone who's been struggling to work and care for the children, you may wish to offer to sit for the kids for a short period while they get out, even if it's only for a few hours once in a while. Volunteer at a children's facility, senior citizens center or assisted living facility.

 

What you do is not as important as the fact that you genuinely want to do it to help others. Start with something small that you believe you can manage. You're not doing this for the accolade or thank you or money or reputation. You're doing it simply to be able to give back to others - as others have given to you. Doing good for others will, however, result in an extraordinary sense of well-being. It feels good, and it is good. Make it a practice to help others as often as you can.

 

Final Tip: Get Started Today

Your life in recovery is before you. Begin today to take the necessary steps to chart your own course, and set into motion the plans for your future. Remember that the journey ahead isn't a straight line. Allow room for meanderings, for a little trial and error, for reshaping and refining your goals as new ones appear. That's the best part about restructuring your life in recovery. It's an ongoing process, a living, breathing, changeable roadmap toward the future. There's no time like right now to get started. Go for it.

 

Resources: Promises Treatment Centers

http://promises.com/promisesnews/articles/addiction-recovery/10-tips-for-restructuring-your-life-in-recovery/

 

1. Create a good sleeping environment, e.g., bed comfort, quietness, darkness, comfortable temperature, and ventilation.

 

2. Consider a white noise generator if there is a problem with noise in the environment.

 

3. Set a consistent time period for going to bed and getting up, including on weekends.

 

4. Avoid daytime naps.

 

5. Eliminate or reduce caffeine intake particularly after 3:00pm.

 

6. Exercise early in the day, but avoid excessive exercise in the evening.

 

7. Keep a sleep diary by your bed, noting sleep patterns, troublesome thoughts, dreams, etc. and discuss troublesome dreams with your counselor, sponsor or others in recovery.

 

8. Learn and use relaxation techniques, e.g., progressive relaxation, visualization, breathing exercises; use recovery prayers and self-talk (slogans) as an aid in getting to sleep.

 

9. Avoid doing activities other than sleeping in your bed, e.g., eating, working, watching television, reading, etc.

 

10. Avoid large, late meals; eat a light snack before bedtime - natural sleep aids include half a turkey sandwich, warm milk, a banana, or a cup of hot chamomile tea.

 

11. Create a bedtime routine and consistently stick with it.

 

12. If you don't fall to sleep within 30 minutes, get out of bed and do something relaxing in low light for a few minutes or until you feel sleepy.

 

Living in Integrity with Ourselves

by Deb Elkin, LPC

 

Most people would agree that it is very important to live our lives with integrity - to be truthful and honest, to honor our words and our deeds, to let others know they can count on us to do what we say we will do. When we live with integrity, we feel good about ourselves. And we know that other people feel good about us too.

 

There is another aspect of living with integrity - that of living with integrity with ourselves. What does this mean? It means listening honestly about what we want and need and value and then honoring those truths by living them.

 

Sometimes that can be a real challenge because we often have conflicting needs and wants. For example, you may value good health and a healthy lifestyle. Yet you may eat poorly, not get enough exercise, work too many hours, or not get enough sleep. You KNOW this is not good for you. You're usually not happy with yourself for doing it. But you can't seem to change it. You are living in internal conflict with yourself. You are not living in integrity with yourself.

 

Perhaps you are in a career that isn't fulfilling. You know you aren't happy but you don't know what you want to do, you're afraid to make a change, you think others would disapprove of what it is you do want to do. So you stay. Perhaps you are in a relationship where you get ignored or criticized when you express your feelings. You may shut down and give up (but the feelings are still there), you may rage, act out, or get revenge. But you don't really feel good about yourself when you do that either. Perhaps you are "living beyond your means." You want what you want and you want it now! You deserve it! And yet, you have a deep internal nagging, a discomfit, because you are out of touch with how much money you really have and you are feeling out of control.

 

All of these are examples of how we can get caught up in our internal conflicts and how we end up betraying ourselves because we are not living according to what truly feels good and honorable to us. When we betray ourselves, we don't feel good about ourselves in the world.

We're not happy. We lose self- respect.

 

So what do we do? How do we empower the voices and values that are truly important to us and live from that place? The first thing we have to do is take the time that's needed to get clear on what it is that truly is important to us, what we really value about living our lives.

 

So I invite you to start paying attention first to what you already do that feels good to you about how you are living your life right now. Acknowledge these. Acknowledge yourself. This is important.

 

Then start looking at the ways that you do not feel good about how you are living your life. Be honest. Try not to judge yourself as you do this. You can only make changes and move toward integrity when you know what it is that needs changing.

 

Once you have clarity on what is working for you and what isn't, it's time to start taking steps to make those changes. Sometimes it's easy - all you needed was the awareness. Sometimes it's about making a major change in your life, like a job change or a shift in your relationship. Know that you don't have to do it all at once. This may be a process that takes time and planning. It also takes a huge commitment and a whole lot of courage to claim ourselves differently in the world so that we can live with integrity.

 

Ask for help if you need it. Talk to a friend you trust and whose opinion you value. Get help from a therapist or a coach. Don't be ashamed to need help. This is a big deal! This is your life. Choose you! Be proud of yourself. Be happy. Live your life with integrity.

 

   

There is greatness within you. Let that greatness shine.

 

You know for a fact that you are special. Use this day to bring that unique beauty and value to life.

 

Every situation is an opportunity to make a difference in your own special way. In every moment you can bring new richness to life.

 

No matter what your job or circumstances may be, there is always plenty of valuable work to be done. You can find great joy and fulfillment by doing what you can with what you have to make the world a better place.

 

Take a small step forward right now, and see how good it feels. Take another step, and another, and be delighted at how much you accomplish.

 

Feel the greatness that lives within you. Let that greatness freely flow into every part of your world.

~Ralph Marston

Tomato and Basil Macaroni and Cheese

     

There's no denying that mac and cheese is a popular staple among children. However, this relies on tomatoes and basil for an extra kick that's sure to please adults as well. Plus you're sneaking in some extra nutrition for those with picky palates.

 

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni

2 cups grated cheese, your choice

1 cup grated Swiss cheese

1 cup thickened cream

2 eggs

1 oz. butter

Salt and pepper

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

2 tomatoes

sliced Basil leaves

1/2 cup grated cheese

 

Methods/steps

Cook the macaroni until done and drain. Combine cheeses, salt, pepper, cream and eggs in a bowl. Stir in macaroni and spread half of this mixture in a greased casserole dish. Arrange tomato slices and basil over this layer and top with remaining macaroni. Melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the breadcrumbs gently until golden. Combine breadcrumbs and cheese and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until it's golden on top.

California Corner

Wellness and Fitness in Recovery: Benefits of Exercise in Promoting Sobriety Maintenance and Optimal Health 

from Tricia Thibodeau

Program Director, California

  

The health enhancement benefits of regular vigorous exercise are legend, in terms of dramatically improving our cardiovascular endurance, allowing us to release accumulated stresses from our bodies, and promoting increased vitality and well-being. In fact, engaging in regular vigorous exercise represents one of the best forms of "health insurance" you can give yourself!

Equally important are the benefits associated with exercise in terms of promoting long term sobriety maintenance among clients in recovery, and safeguarding against relapse. In a classic Canadian study that focused on alcoholics completing residential treatment, David Sinyor and his associates found that a full 69 percent of subjects whose treatment program included a daily regimen of vigorous exercise remained clean and sober at three months following completion of treatment. By contrast, 62 percent of the subjects who completed treatment without the exercise component had relapsed to drinking by the end of the follow-up period.

Running, brisk walking and other forms of vigorous exercise help fill the void that occurs in early treatment when use of alcohol and drugs is discontinued, while at the same time contributing to marked improvements in self-esteem, vitality and alertness. These health conducive activities clearly meet the criteria of "positive addiction" set forth by the leading edge psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser. Significantly, vigorous exercise contributes to production of endorphins - chemical messengers that trigger the pleasure center of the brain, precipitating the so-called "runner's high."

For clients in early recovery, regular exercise helps take the edge off stresses associated with early sobriety. For clients in later stages of recovery, exercise can play an important role in helping them embrace sobriety. Of course it is possible to develop a compulsive addiction to exercise.

Compulsive running is a classic example, in which the runner literally becomes addicted to the "runner's high" and runs for hours every day, devoting most of his or her free time to achieving higher and higher mileage. Compulsive runners often experience severe discomfort or withdrawal if they miss out on their daily run; their all-consuming compulsion to exercise throws the rest of their lives out of balance.

Getting started and sticking with it
Most Americans, however, have the opposite problem, as witnessed by our nationwide epidemic of obesity and sedentary lifestyles. As in all areas of wellness and recovery, moderation and balance are of utmost importance. A commitment to exercise also can serve as an exciting way of celebrating the mind/body/spirit connection in total recovery.


There are many forms of exercise to choose from. Brisk walking is an ideal form of exercise for many people, as it is easy to engage in at virtually any time of day, does not strain the back or ankles, and promotes improved cardiovascular endurance when practiced on a regular basis. Advise your clients to get a good pair of walking or running shoes, and begin walking 10 to 15 minutes a day (or at whatever pace feels comfortable) - gradually building their walking sessions up to 30 to 45 minutes, 5 days a week. You should also advise your clients to add several minutes of stretching exercises to their daily routines (yoga is excellent), and ideally work some resistance training into their schedules at least twice a week.


As a parting thought - remind your clients that if they really care about themselves and their loved ones, then they owe it to themselves to roll up their sleeves and commit to a regular exercise program. This is by far one of the most powerful things they can do to strengthen their commitment to sobriety and experience the full joy of recovery. To your health!

References
This article is published in Counselor, The Magazine for Addiction Professionals, April 2006, v.7, n.2, pp.52-53."

Atlanta News

Upcoming Events in Atlanta

  

*DreamPower Equestrian Center

August 15, 2010

11 am - 4 pm

 

Once a month residents and staff have a volunteer operation at the DreamPower Therapeutic Equestrian Center located in Cumming, Georgia.  The center is a very special place as you will read below and the residents enjoyed being part of the experience. It will be an opportunity to give back to others with special and specific needs, to engage with the horses and to obtain a sense of accomplishment.

 

DreamPower's Mission:
Their mission is to provide an equestrian therapeutic environment for physically and mentally challenged children and adults which will allow them to explore and achieve basic life functions to the best of their abilities; to create a sense of freedom, independence and accomplishment for the challenged athlete which cannot be achieved or duplicated in the traditional therapy settings; and to continue to grow in our dedication and responsibility in providing a quality equine activities program for individuals with disabilities.

 

Magic of the Movement:
Horses are natural therapy tools.  Their walking gait almost perfectly simulates the movement of a person's pelvis when walking on two healthy legs. During a therapeutic riding session, this action relaxes and stimulates unused muscles, builds muscle tone, and improves balance, coordination and joint mobility.  The therapist directs the horse's movements to stimulate specific neuromuscular reactions.  In the case of mental or emotional disorders, the process of learning to ride is used to improve concentration, and increase confidence, patience and self esteem.

 

The Team:
The therapy team includes a horse, a therapist or certified riding instructor, and volunteers who work directly with the horse and rider to ensure safety.  Each horse is carefully chosen for its quiet personality and suitable movement, then specially trained for this type of work.

 

A Unique Bond Between Horse and Rider:
Therapy experts have found that patients respond to the horses with an enthusiasm that can't be matched in the traditional clinical environment.  Their horses accept each individual unconditionally, no questions asked.  The strong bond that soon develops becomes a vital part of therapy.

 

*33rd Annual Altoona Round-Up

"See and Share Love"

August 20 and 21

 

Friday 20th

8:00pm Tim T. ~ AA Speaker West Lake, OH

9:30pm Watermelon Cutting

 

Saturday 21st

8:00pm Bill S. ~ AA Speaker~Atlanta, GA

9:30pm Ice Cream Social

10:00pm Entertainment

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 Georgia Association of Recovery Residences

 

Announces Registration is Open for our

3rd Annual RECOVERY AWARENESS FAIR

CEs for GACA, GAMFT, LPCA and NASW

Friday, September 24, 2010 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

 

Co-Sponsored by:

Alina Lodge

Bank of America

Calloway Labs

Cumberland Heights Recovery Center

Four Circles Recovery Center

GACA

Georgia Council on Substance Abuse

Skyland Trail

Talbott Recovery Campus

 

Keynote:

"Working with Resistant Clients: The Alina Lodge Experience"

Michael Hornstein, CEO/Executive Director, Little Hill-Alina Lodge

 

Register at www.garronline.com

 

Message from the GARR President:

The GARR-sponsored Networking Fair is an unmatched opportunity for outreach and community for those that serve in the field of addictions recovery. We hope you will join us for this valuable day of cutting edge information and networking with outstanding professionals!

                                                           ~ Beth Fisher, GARR President

 

Cost of Registration as an Attendee is:

$60 - GARR Member

$75 - Non-GARR Member

Cost of Registration as an Exhibitor is:

(Includes one 6-foot table, 1 Attendee Admission, Free Wireless Connection)

$75 - GARR Member

$100 - Non-GARR Member

 

AGENDA OVERVIEW

Friday, September 24, 2010 

8:30 - 10:00          Check In

                           Continental Breakfast

                           *Open Exhibits*

10:00 - 11:00        Roundtable 1 (Options Available)

11:00 - 12:00        Roundtable 2 (Options Available)

12:00 - 1:30          Lunch (provided)

                           *Sponsor Presentations*

1:30 - 3:00            Keynote Address

3:00 - 4:00            GARR Awards

4:00 - 5:00            Open Exhibits & Networking       

 

The 3rd Annual Recovery Awareness Fair brings together addiction professionals, people in long-term recovery and their allies and others in celebration ofRecovery Month 2010. If you are interested in learning more about the Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (GARR), the Recovery Fair Co-Sponsors, hearing the Keynote Address by Michael Hornstein, or in meeting others who support addiction recovery, this event is for you!

 

Location: Embassy Suites

4700 Southpark Road
College Park, GA 30337

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Save the Date

The dates for the Fall 2010 Family Weekend will be September 24-26.  Please SAVE THE DATE for the weekend. We will begin the weekend with a Social Event on Friday evening.  Saturday will be filled with workshops for the family and for residents.  Sunday will offer opportunity for individual families to meet with staff to discuss your resident.  I look forward to seeing you all at our next Family Weekend

 
Hotel for Family Weekend
We have arranged for a HERO House rate at the Springhill Suites by Marriott for Family Weekend.  Conveniently located a mile from our campus, it is a wonderful facility.  Their website is www.springhillsuites.com/atlkn. You may reserve your suite for $87.00 by contacting Felecia Callahan at 770-218-5550 and ask for the HERO House rate.  

 

"Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway."

~Mary Kay Ash

Kennesaw State University's Collegiate Recovery Center 5K Run for Recovery
 
 
About The HERO House
 

The HERO House is a recovery residence for college students in early sobriety.  We serve men and women in separate residences, based upon Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support, grounded in the 12-Step process. The HERO House is a community of students in recovery, sharing life experiences and helping each other achieve long term, quality sobriety and a manner of living that will make them outstanding contributors to our society.

 

Additionally, at the Higher Education Recovery Option, we work with students to return to school and to find the tools necessary to be successful while sober, on a college campus.  We tell residents at intake that our program is typically a one-year program; however, we recognize some residents will finish early and some will need additional time.  To successfully complete our program, residents need to complete a 12-Step Program, successfully complete one full-time semester of college, and to advance through all four of our levels of competency at The HERO House.
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