In the latest edition of the Encouragement Group, host David Gerber takes paraphrases a portion of legendary NFL football coach Bill Parcel's induction speech into the Hall of Fame where he talks about winners and losers and relates this message to treatment and recovery. In treatment, those who are negative tend to find fault and complain in small groups, whereas those who are more successful understand the healthy concept of we, and have gratitude. Michael Boccia adds to the discussion by discussing how we often complain about things that we have control over, and we have capacity well beyond our self-imposed limitations.

SCI Encouragement Group- Winners in Recovery

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In this edition of the Encouragement Group host David Gerber discusses how the process of addiction mimics the life on an Olympic Athlete. In this episode listeners will gain insight into the level of dedication required for both athletes and the addicted. Listen in as miracles will be shared.

SCI Encouragement Group--Olympic Caliber Addiction

The Walking Dead and Recovery: In this edition of the Encouragement Group host David Gerber draws the comparison between addiction and the Walking Dead. The primary difference is that being in treatment and recovery gives us the opportunity to return from the dead. Michael Boccia adds to the discussion by discussing how consequences are not just negative, but can be positive as well. Listen in as miracles will be shared.

SCI Encouragement Group--The Walking Dead & Recovery

In the latest edition of the Encouragement Group, host David Gerber takes a line from Charles Dickens "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" and applies it to addiction. Hitting bottom is something no one wants to experience. However, bottom represents the first time for people to realize what worked yesterday, no longer works today, and represents a time to do something different-opening the door to so many good things. Michael Boccia adds to the discussion by sharing about the value of waiting and self-checking like a copy machine. Listen in as miracles will be shared.

SCI Encouragement Group--The Best of Times

Encouragement Group 8-16 "Tomorrow"

In the latest edition of the Encouragement Group, host David Gerber focuses on the concept of tomorrow which seems contrary to the traditional 12-step focus on keeping things in today. However, David points out that every sober thing we do today, and is to make a better tomorrow. Even the song from the popular musical "Annie" talks about the gray and lonely today while promising  a better tomorrow. Listen in as miracles will be shared.

SCI Encouragement Group- Winners in Recovery

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