Connecting with a constructive, helpful power that is greater than what harms us, is essential to recovery. If we have old ideas or hurtful experiences that block out that connection, what can we do?  Special guest Marie Krebs, M.S., licensed professional counselor, licensed chemical dependency counselor, certified sexual recovery therapist, has extensive experience supporting people in recovery as they develop a relationship with a helpful higher power. The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, Dallas chapter, recognized Marie as the 2014 Counselor of the Year.

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Connecting with a constructive, helpful power that is greater than what harms us, is essential to recovery. If we have old ideas or hurtful experiences that block out that connection, what can we do? Special guest Marie Krebs, M.S., licensed professional counselor, licensed chemical dependency counselor, certified sexual recovery therapist, has extensive experience supporting people in recovery as they develop a relationship with a helpful higher power. The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, Dallas chapter, recognized Marie as the 2014 Counselor of the Year.

Music inspires, bringing hope to the healing heart. Special guest singer/songwriter Sonia Lee’s passion is singing for people in recovery. Herself a person in long-term recovery, she carries the positive message of strength and faith she has found on the sometimes rocky path of her personal journey. Sonia shares her music and recovery experiences with audiences at treatment centers, conferences, spiritual retreats, churches, festivals, and intimate house concerts. She also gives interactive music therapy workshops for recovering people. Sonia tells how and why she carries the recovery message with music. Learn more about Sonia’s music and work at www.sonialee.net.

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Music inspires, bringing hope to the healing heart. Special guest singer/songwriter Sonia Lee's passion is singing for people in recovery. Herself a person in long-term recovery, she carries the positive message of strength and faith she has found on the sometimes rocky path of her personal journey. Sonia shares her music and recovery experiences with audiences at treatment centers, conferences, spiritual retreats, churches, festivals, and intimate house concerts. She also gives interactive music therapy workshops for recovering people. Sonia tells how and why she carries the recovery message with music. Learn more about Sonia's music and work at www.sonialee.net.

Addressing sexual health is an important component of recovery. Common sexuality issues, when not resolved, can make people more vulnerable to substance abuse and relapse. Special guest Dr. Raven James, author of Sexuality and Addiction: Making Connections, Enhancing Recovery, shares practical ways people who have been impacted by negative sexual experiences, or attitudes, can heal and strengthen their recovery. Dr. James is a sexologist and associate professor in the Master of Health Sciences in Addictions Studies program at Governors State University. Her extensive experience as a researcher and a clinical practitioner centers on women, HIV prevention, and LGBT issues. Learn more about her work at www.drraven.net.

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Addressing sexual health is an important component of recovery. Common sexuality issues, when not resolved, can make people more vulnerable to substance abuse and relapse. Special guest Dr. Raven James, author of Sexuality and Addiction: Making Connections, Enhancing Recovery, shares practical ways people who have been impacted by negative sexual experiences, or attitudes, can heal and strengthen their recovery. Dr. James is a sexologist and associate professor in the Master of Health Sciences in Addictions Studies program at Governors State University. Her extensive experience as a researcher and a clinical practitioner centers on women, HIV prevention, and LGBT issues. Learn more about her work at www.drraven.net.

When children with a family history of addiction are supported with knowledge, nurture, and coping skills, they are less likely to develop an addiction themselves. And they have the foundation to live productive, fulfilling lives and create healthy families. Camp Mariposa, developed and funded in part by the nonprofit Moyer Foundation, are places where children transform from hopelessness to possibility. Special guests Brian Maus, M.A., LMFT, Camp Mariposa program director, and Jeanette Altman, family educator supervisor of Healthy Families/Healthy Children at Jewish Family and Children’s Service, and director of Camp Mariposa Florida, share the powerful difference it makes when children are given solid support. Learn more about their work at www.moyerfoundation.org.

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When children with a family history of addiction are supported with knowledge, nurture, and coping skills, they are less likely to develop an addiction themselves. And they have the foundation to live productive, fulfilling lives and create healthy families. Camp Mariposa, developed and funded in part by the nonprofit Moyer Foundation, are places where children transform from hopelessness to possibility. Special guests Brian Maus, M.A., LMFT, Camp Mariposa program director, and Jeanette Altman, family educator supervisor of Healthy Families/Healthy Children at Jewish Family and Children's Service, and director of Camp Mariposa Florida, share the powerful difference it makes when children are given solid support. Learn more about their work at www.moyerfoundation.org.

Spirituality is not only good for your attitude, brain imaging research shows it is also good for your brain. Additional scientific research indicates that our overall health is positively impacted by active and regular spiritual practice. Bill Starr, D.Min., CDP, MAC, has served as chaplain at the Sundown M Ranch addiction treatment facility in Selah, Washington, since 1998. He is a frequent presenter at statewide conferences focusing on spirituality, trauma, grief recovery, and listening skills. Bill shares the 4 P’s of spirituality and how spirituality makes such a positive difference in recovery. Learn more about Bill’s work at www.sundown.org. 

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Spirituality is not only good for your attitude, brain imaging research shows it is also good for your brain. Additional scientific research indicates that our overall health is positively impacted by active and regular spiritual practice. Bill Starr, D.Min., CDP, MAC, has served as chaplain at the Sundown M Ranch addiction treatment facility in Selah, Washington, since 1998. He is a frequent presenter at statewide conferences focusing on spirituality, trauma, grief recovery, and listening skills. Bill shares the 4 P's of spirituality and how spirituality makes such a positive difference in recovery. Learn more about Bill's work at www.sundown.org.