recovery

Addiction: A Longing for Jesus

2023-11-15T12:52:03-05:00

Addiction: A Longing for Jesus God has placed longings and desires within us (Ps. 145:16) and He longs to fulfill these desires. Therefore, many human longings and desires are good and blessed by God as long as they are in harmony with his will. Terry Wardle describes beautifully six core longings that God has placed in every human heart (Wardle, 2003). The first is love, to love and be loved. The essence of God is that He is love (1 John 4:8). As the crowning act of God’s creation, created in His own image, love is what [...]

Addiction: A Longing for Jesus2023-11-15T12:52:03-05:00

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

2023-09-05T11:54:02-04:00

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance Seasons of Grief by Teresa Nelson Where did I put my car keys? I can’t find my wallet. Have you seen my water bottle anywhere? When something is lost that is of some worth to us, we instinctively put our minds to the task of finding it. When someone tells me they’ve lost something, I immediately want to help them find it. And, like the woman in the parable of the lost coin (Luke 15), it is indeed joyful for all when the lost item has been found. [...]

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance2023-09-05T11:54:02-04:00

Where the Journey Began

2022-04-19T17:09:00-04:00

Where the Journey Began The Keynote of Our Story Every story has a beginning.  In this presentation, we will explore the story of the Journey to Wholeness addiction recovery program, learning why it is founded on the principles of 12-step recovery programs.  Learn how the joy, hope, and courage that comes from peer support is a keynote of our story of recovery. Meet Our Presenter Jackie Bishop Mom of three, occupational therapist, pastor, in recovery for 20+ years, and co-author of the Journey to Wholeness material, which focuses on the [...]

Where the Journey Began2022-04-19T17:09:00-04:00

The Other Way Around

2022-04-19T17:10:11-04:00

The Other Way Around Gaining Support For Recovery Ministry Every story has a beginning.  In this presentation, we will explore the story of the Journey to Wholeness addiction recovery program, learning why it is founded on the principles of 12-step recovery programs.  Learn how the joy, hope, and courage that comes from peer support is a keynote of our story of recovery. Meet Our Presenter Dr. Kathy Beagles Connef Dr. Coneff is an educator who has spent many years in classrooms and in developing Bible-based curriculum for young people. She [...]

The Other Way Around2022-04-19T17:10:11-04:00

Building Resilience

2022-04-19T17:10:49-04:00

Building Resilience In At-Risk Youth What builds resilience among at risk youth? Resilience is defined as the ability to overcome a difficult environment and thrive amidst surrounding chaos.  Decades of research demonstrate that all of our youth are at risk for substance abuse and other behavioral addictions.  There are a number of specific things we can do as a faith community that build resilience in our youth and aid recovery for those that have gotten involved in substance abuse. Meet Our Presenter Dr. Duane McBride, PhD Dr. McBride joined the [...]

Building Resilience2022-04-19T17:10:49-04:00

Living Free

2022-04-19T17:11:05-04:00

Living Free Finding Freedom from Habits that Hurt Habits are our friends - when they're good ones.  But when bad habits develop, whether they involve food, substances, or behaviors - they can hijack your life.  Discover how this multi-faceted resource can be utilized online, one-on-one, integrated with other health programs, or as a stand-alone series for your community. Meet Our Presenter Vicki Griffin, MS, MPA Vicki is the author and producer of the Balanced Living, Quit Nicotine, Lifestyle Matters Health Intervention Series and the Fit & free! Building Brain and [...]

Living Free2022-04-19T17:11:05-04:00

Racism

2021-02-14T19:14:47-05:00

Racism Recovery With Support At our next InTouch meeting the history and Biblical foundation of anonymous support groups will be reviewed. The principles, steps and proven traditions used by those overcoming alcoholism, narcotic addictions and other illnesses will be highlighted during the discussion of recovery from racism with a support group approach. Meet Our Presenter Eula Winston, CCRN, CCM Board Member, Adventist Association of Faith Community Nursing Explore More Visit the AAFCN InTouch page for more informative and practical webinars. Email Newsletter [...]

Racism2021-02-14T19:14:47-05:00

Engaging Your Pastor

2021-01-11T22:53:38-05:00

Engaging Your Pastor Keys to Winning Them To Recovery Ministries Engaging your church pastor is key to keeping your recovery ministry program going strong. Join Pastor Robert Hines, Recovery Ministries Coordinator for the Florida Conference, as he highlights the benefits of having pastoral support and how to remove the roadblocks to pastoral engagement. Meet Our Presenter Pastor Robert Hines Robert Hines originates from the UK and has worked with young people for over 17 years. As Associate Youth Director for the South England Conference, Robert revolutionized the understanding and use [...]

Engaging Your Pastor2021-01-11T22:53:38-05:00

Recovery for Emotional Trauma

2022-04-19T17:12:05-04:00

Recovery for Emotional Trauma Finding Healing in the Midst of COVID-19 & Racial Tensions The past few months have seen heightened emotional trauma related to COVID-19 and racial tensions, in addition to the usual human tensions that life sends our way.  This presentation will address how we can understand and cope with this trauma through the lens of a Christian, recovery worldview. Meet Our Presenters Dr. David Sedlacek Dr. Sedlacek is Professor of Family Ministry and Discipleship at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He received his master's [...]

Recovery for Emotional Trauma2022-04-19T17:12:05-04:00

Healthy Boundaries

2022-04-19T17:12:30-04:00

Healthy Boundaries What They Are and How to Maintain Them In order to have a well-developed sense of self, a person must have healthy boundaries, but not walls. This presentation will describe how to develop and maintain healthy boundaries which are essential to healthy relationships.  They can also impact the effectiveness of your Journey to Wholeness group meetings. Meet Our Presenter Dr. David Sedlacek, Ph.D. LCSW, CFLE Dr. Sedlacek is passionate about ministering to hurting people. He loves using biblical principles to integrate faith and practice. His more than 40 [...]

Healthy Boundaries2022-04-19T17:12:30-04:00

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