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🌟 Meet the Team: Chelsey Eberwein, Manager of Outreach & Community Engagement 🌟 At CKF Addiction Treatment, we’re proud to introduce Chelsey Eberwein, our dedicated Manager of Outreach & Community Engagement. Chelsey’s Why: “My passion for addiction healthcare stems from a deeply personal place. Having witnessed the profound impact addiction has had on my life and the lives of those I care most about, I am driven to create meaningful change. My “why” is about more than just personal fulfillment; it’s about being part of something bigger, making a lasting impact, and helping others find their own path to recovery and a better future. I aim to inspire hope, resilience, and a unique blend of empathy and guidance in others, showing that recovery is not just possible but achievable. Spreading awareness, education, and having a voice, being part of the conversation is key because if we aren’t talking about it, we can’t make movement in erasing the stigma that surrounds addiction and recovery. I believe that by normalizing conversations around addiction, we can transform the way society views and addresses this issue leading to impactful changes and building healthier communities.” Join us in celebrating Chelsey’s passion and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those affected by addiction. 💙 #MeetTheTeam #CKFAddictionTreatment #AddictionRecovery #HealthcareHeroes #CompassionInAction #Impact #WeDoRecover #ErasetheStigma #NormalizingConversationsaroundAddiction #AwarenessSavesLives

Reflecting on Dr. Gabor Maté's video about "How childhood trauma leads to addiction," I intertwine his insights with my journey and the narratives of those I've guided as an addiction counselor. Dr. Maté's emphasis on unraveling roots, particularly tied to childhood trauma, resonates deeply with my experiences working with clients, not a distant concept but a lived reality. Considering the essential needs of Attachment and Authenticity, it's a visceral understanding from the deeply human experiences of those I've worked with. Attachment, the primal yearning for connection, threads through client narratives, while Authenticity emerges as a guiding principle in their recovery journey. In my role as an addiction counselor, remaining teachable is not just professional but a personal acknowledgment. Dr. Maté's insights emphasize listening to the unsaid and creating a non-judgmental space—principles resonating with my approach. Witnessing the internal struggle when individuals compromise Authenticity for societal approval is a profound reckoning. Dr. Maté's insights provide a nuanced lens through which I've navigated the delicate balance, beautifully unfolding in the lives of those seeking recovery. This reflection gains significance within my role. Dr. Maté's work aligns with my mission — guiding individuals toward rediscovering their deeply human, authentic selves. Attachment and Authenticity cease to be abstract, becoming integral parts of client narratives. Navigating the human intricacies of addiction, resonance with Dr. Maté's insights serves as a guiding compass. The transformative journey transcends addictive behaviors, involving peeling away layers, understanding societal expectations, and empowering authentic living—a deeply human journey for those seeking recovery. In conclusion, this reflection is personal, not merely theoretical. Dr. Maté's wisdom urges me to delve into the delicate interplay of Attachment and Authenticity. In my role as an addiction counselor, this journey is a celebration of the deeply human quest to foster connections, remain teachable, listen to the unsaid, and hold a non-judgmental space in addiction recovery.

🌟 Rethinking Our Approach to Addiction Recovery 🌟 As a family coach with 20 years of experience, I've seen how punitive measures can overshadow the compassion needed in addiction recovery. It's time we advocate for a more empathetic, understanding framework. Let’s inspire a shift in how addiction is perceived and treated. Read my latest article on Medium: "Rethinking Addiction: A Family Coach’s Call to Challenge Our Approach to Drug Use" I delve into why empathy, education, and robust support systems are crucial. 💬 I'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or ideas on this topic. Are there ways we can collaborate to further enrich our approaches? Let’s connect and make a difference together! #AddictionRecovery #FamilyCoaching #MentalHealthAwareness #ChangeTheNarrative #EmpathyInAction https://lnkd.in/dxYe6duW

🎗️ National Addiction Awareness Day: Together, let’s protect health! 🎗️ Today, on National Addiction Awareness Day, we emphasize the importance of prevention, support, and care for those struggling with addiction. Substance abuse, especially opioids, can have devastating effects on health, particularly on the heart. At Chronolife, we are committed to offering remote monitoring solutions to prevent these complications and better assist healthcare professionals. Check out our carousel to learn more about: 📌 What National Addiction Awareness Day is 📌 Key statistics on addiction (source WHO) 📌 Our commitment to monitoring the impact of opioids on heart health 📌 Our innovative solution: the Smart Textile 📌 How to contact us and learn more about our solutions Together, we can make a difference in managing addiction and improving patients’ quality of life. #AddictionAwareness #ConnectedHealth #Prevention #HeartHealth #RemoteMonitoring #Chronolife #HealthInnovation

🌟 Rethinking Our Approach to Addiction Recovery 🌟 As a family coach with 20 years of experience, I've seen how punitive measures can overshadow the compassion needed in addiction recovery. It's time we advocate for a more empathetic, understanding framework. Let’s inspire a shift in how addiction is perceived and treated. Read my latest article on Medium: "Rethinking Addiction: A Family Coach’s Call to Challenge Our Approach to Drug Use" I delve into why empathy, education, and robust support systems are crucial. 💬 I'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or ideas on this topic. Are there ways we can collaborate to further enrich our approaches? Let’s connect and make a difference together! #AddictionRecovery #FamilyCoaching #MentalHealthAwareness #ChangeTheNarrative #EmpathyInAction

The American Addiction Recovery Association calls on the CNN debate moderators to ask President Biden and President Trump what their plans are to support addiction as a medical issue to include prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery. There is no medial issue impacting Americans in a more direct and serious manner than addiction. The Number One cause of death in the United States for people 18 - 45 is overdose. There are 150 million Americans directly impacted by addiction including survivors and families. There are 29 million Americans in recovery and 46 million Americans in active addiction. On average there are 200 overdoses a day in the United States. 150 million Americans want a question on addiction in the debate tonight #usarecovers #cnndebate #presidentialdebate2024 #atlantadebate #election2024 #decision2024 CNN

Beyond therapy, Addiction Counselors play a significant role in educating clients about addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention. Addictions Counselors provide information on the physiological and psychological aspects of addiction, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and strategies for avoiding triggers and managing cravings. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g5EnTFQT #addictionscounseling #counseling #addictions #mentalhealthcounseling #addictioncounseling

Navigating the challenging path of admitting a loved one into addiction treatment is a transformative journey that many families face. This insightful article from Patch.com sheds light on the emotional roller coaster that accompanies this process, offering a compassionate perspective on the struggles and triumphs families endure. It emphasizes the importance of support, understanding, and the courage required to confront addiction head-on. The personal stories shared in the article provide a poignant glimpse into the resilience of individuals and their families, fostering a sense of unity and hope within the community. If you've ever grappled with the complexities of addiction and treatment, this piece serves as a compelling narrative that resonates with empathy and encouragement. 💙 #AddictionRecovery #SupportMatters #JourneyToHealing #thepatchwork #recoveryjourney #recoveryispossible #sobernetwork #addictiontreatment #beinspired #addictionrecoverysupport

What the addiction counselor knows that other service professionals do not, is the very soul of the addicted-their terrifying fear of insanity, the shame of their wretchedness, their guilt over drug-induced sins of omission and commission. Their need to avoid the psychological and social taint of addiction, and their hypervigilant search for the posture, eyes or voice of the professed helper…if there is a therapeutic stance most unique to addiction counseling, it is perhaps virtue of humility. While seasoned addiction counselors muster the best science-based interventions, they do so with an awareness that recovery often comes from forces and relationships outside the patient and outside the therapeutic relationship. It is in this perspective that the addiction counselor sees himself or herself as much a witness of this recovery process as the facilitator. In the end, the job of the addiction counselor is to find the resources within and beyond to tip the scales from addiction to recovery. To witness (and be present within) that process of transformation is the most sacred thing in the field. -anonymous Take time to care for yourself on September 20th. #burnbrightnotout #addiction #recovery #counseling

🌟 Meet Amanda Robichaud from Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center! She is a distinguished figure in our profession, whose reputation for strength and kindness precedes her. 🌟 Amanda serves as a beacon of inspiration and guidance, offering her wisdom and support to countless professionals like myself. 💞 Beyond her individual impact, Amanda emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other addiction recovery centers and professionals. Recognizing that addressing addiction requires a collective effort, she fosters partnerships and alliances that amplify the reach and effectiveness of our shared mission. At Aware Recovery Care, Inc. we are honored to collaborate with other professionals like Amanda and build relationships within the addiction recovery community so we can work together to find the best treatment options for each individual 💜 Reach out to me to discuss potential future collaborations. we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone. 🤝 #Womeninrecovery #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #Collaboration #Therapy #EndTheStigma #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictionsupport #mentalhealthawareness #breakthestigma #substanceusedisorder #SUD #recovery #recoveryispossible #collaborate #recoverycollaboration #healthcare #healthcarecollaboration #CollaborateForRecovery #UnityInRecovery #TogetherWeHeal #RecoveryCommunity #SupportInUnity #StrengthInNumbers #HealingTogether #UnitedAgainstAddiction #EmpowerEachOther #TeamRecovery #CommunitySupport #ShareHope #RecoveryNetwork #JoinForcesForRecovery #TogetherWeThrive #MOAR #MassachusettsOrganizationforAddictionRecovery