with Josh Green, YRCC Coordinator How much time do you have in recovery? Almost four years What have you gained from recovery? Recovery has helped my family gain, happiness, stability, and hope for the future. What helped you get and stay sober? A 12 step program, other recovered people, sober… Read More»
with Dawnya Janousek, Intake Specialist How much time do you have in recovery? 10+ years What have you gained from recovery? Knowledge, Love, Acceptance, Family What helped you get and stay sober? 12 Steps and realizing I was not alone in the world. PDAP family What’s some advice you would… Read More»
with Roy Reina, Peer Counselor/Recovery Coach How much time do you have in recovery? Over 2 years What have you gained from recovery? A new chance at life What helped you get and stay sober? My support group, my higher power, and my recovery program. What’s some advice you would… Read More»
with Bea Blackmon, Bachelors of Social Work Practicum Student at Our Lady of the Lake University How much time do you have in recovery? 6 years/ Aug 30, 2011 is my sobriety date What have you gained from recovery? I have gained a design for living, hope, faith and lasting… Read More»
with Topher Beard, LCDC-Practicum Student How much time do you have in recovery? 7 years What have you gained from recovery? A much better life What helped you get and stay sober? Attending AA meetings, solid sponsorship, faith What’s some advice you would give yourself 10 years in the future?… Read More»
with Natalie Hope Mosqueda, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator How much time do you have in recovery? I have over 5 years! My sobriety date is June 1, 2012. What have you gained from recovery? I have gained the ability to love myself no matter what kind of day I… Read More»
Dear friends, As we all come to grips with the tragedy in Las Vegas, I would like to offer some advice on speaking with your children on the sensitive subject of violence in our society. Avoid repeatedly exposing your family to the events via social media, television and adult conversations. … Read More»
By Evita Morin Rise Recovery joined Mayor Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Wolff at the first meeting of Bexar County/San Antonio’s Opioid Task Force. The task force brings together public health experts, medical and pharmaceutical professionals, first responders, policymakers, educators and social service agencies. Texas is currently in the top… Read More»
By George Block Every coach who wants to build a winning culture knows that getting life lessons right is the foundation for getting the next thing in practice right. In sports – and in business, science, politics, you name it – culture eats strategy for lunch. Some of the best coaching… Read More»
By Trish Frye Seems these days I hear a lot about stress. Given that recovery is always a stressful time, it is important to pay special attention to stress levels and be mindful of the way we are managing them. Dr. Kevin McCauley states that “the primary cause of addiction… Read More»
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