Forgiveness and Compassion: One Breath at a Time
Recently I was asked, “What’s the difference between forgiveness and compassion?” Unearthed from a discussion about childhood trauma, recovery, and parents, the discussion had evolved to spirituality...
View ArticleGuide to Finding a Sponsor
After the initial revelation of finding ourselves on a path to recovery, we have to get into action. Our first course of action is to find a sponsor: someone capable of leading us on the path toward...
View ArticleMental Health Recovery: Lose the Stigma
Addiction and mental health are deeply woven into the fabric of our culture. Rather than stigmatizing those suffering from the confines of their minds and addictions of their bodies, it’s clear we need...
View ArticleRoxie Fuller: Mental Health Recovery Mentor
Roxie Fuller is a remarkable Mental Health Recovery Mentor who brings a sense of calm compassion and kindness to everyone she engages with. Roxie has the innate ability to carry a sense of serenity...
View ArticleLianne Domingo: Logistics Coordinator
Lianne Domingo is our stupendous Logistics Coordinator, making sure all of our facilities have their I’s dotted and their T’s crossed, and also well-stocked with everything we need. One of the things I...
View ArticleMie Kaneda, Counselor, CADC
Mie Kaneda is one of our magnificent CD counselors and licensed CADCs who also happens to be a California native. Mie is a remarkable ball of energy and service: she has a background in gymnastics as...
View ArticleJennifer Werber, Business Manager
Jennifer Werber is our wonderful Business Manager who joined us after Stan retired. Those were a pretty large pair of shoes to step into, but it was evident Jennifer, who we love to call Jenny, was...
View ArticleSarit Rogers, New Media Manager
Sarit Rogers is Visions’ very own Woman of Words – Our Billowing Blogger, Lady of Language and Sorceress of Social Media. She officially joined the V-Team in 2010 and found her stride as our new Media...
View ArticleCelebrating Amanda Shumow!
It’s hard not to get excited about Visions when you talk to Amanda Shumow. She is passionate, dedicated and inspired by the Visions’ staff, the clients, and the work as a whole. Amanda Shumow is the...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Blending School and Treatment
There is tremendous value in blending school and treatment. Many clients come to us having fallen off-track in their education as a result of substance abuse and mental health issues. There may also be...
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