Author: paulacole

Recovery coach academy for the faith-based community

Virtual classes on consecutive Saturdays from September 26-October 24, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

 VISIT www.ChoicesPeerRecoveryCoachTraining.com  to Register. Click on Upcoming Trainings.

 

 

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Churches open as of July 12, 2020

Churches open during pandemic

The Salvation Army

1 Franklin St. Lynn
10:00 a.m. on Sundays
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Greater Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal Church
21 Light Street, Lynn
Sundays 11:00 – noon
Masks are required for the entire service and social distancing and temperature checks are required.

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Holy Family Church
26 Bessom St
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am
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First Church of Christ, Scientist is open across from Red Rock Park at 153 Lynn Shore Drive. 
Sunday morning service is at 10:45 and the Wednesday evening testimony meeting is at 7:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Masks and social distancing are observed.

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Bethany Congregational Church,
410 Eastern Ave, Lynn
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Masks and social distancing.
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East Baptist Church
Sunday Service at  10:45
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Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
8 South Common St
Sat 4pm
Sunday 8am Spanish Mass
10am, 12 noon and 6pm English
Masks and social distancing observed for all Masses

Resuming Life in the “New Normal”: Mental Health Considerations/ an online conversation

Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m.

 

 

Resuming Life in the “New Normal”: Mental Health Considerations

Join us for an online conversation via Zoom on Tuesday, June 2nd at 10:30 a.m. We’ll talk about the upheaval and mental health adjustments necessitated by the current crisis, and highlight strengths and vulnerabilities elicited from this experience. Abrupt change and adaptation to new routines, social isolation and cautionary measures create uncertainty as we move into a “new normal.” We’ll talk about concrete approaches to promoting individual and family mental health. This facilitated discussion will be led by Mary Rita Weschler and Kathleen Hagerty, CSJ of The Women’s Table, and is funded by a Harvard Emergency grant. RSVP to: maryrita.weschler@csjboston.org to receive the link for this Zoom conversation. Phone: 617-899-7176.

 

RSVP and I’ll send you the link! Thanks and please take care :).

Mary Rita

 

Zoom online conversation: The Coronavirus Pandemic: Acknowledging Loss and Strengthening Resilience

Wednesday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.

 

 The Coronavirus Pandemic: Acknowledging Loss and Strengthening Resilience

Join us for an online conversation via Zoom on Wednesday, May 27th at 10:30 a.m. We will discuss the experience of loss during the current pandemic, as well as new insights gained as a result. Together we’ll brainstorm strategies that promote hope, resilience and courage for the future. This facilitated discussion will be led by Mary Rita Weschler and Kathleen Hagerty, CSJ of The Women’s Table, and is funded by a Harvard Emergency grant. RSVP to Mary Rita at: maryrita.weschler@csjboston.org to receive the link for this Zoom conversation. Phone: 617-899-7176.

RSVP and I’ll send you the link! Thanks and please take care :).

Mary Rita

 

The Role of Informed Compassion in Promoting Recovery from Substance Use Disorders

Wednesday, May 6, 1-2:30 p.m.
online

Conversations – May 2020 – Free Training
(Live Streaming Webinar Format)
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
The Role of Informed Compassion in Promoting
Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
On-line Registration Link Below
Addiction is now the #1 cause of death among persons under 50. Like other chronic diseases, substance use disorders (SUDs) cause untold human suffering for both patients and their loved ones. The severe and drawn-out nature of SUDs may leave service providers feeling exhausted and emotionally unavailable. Since studies have found the human connection in treatment of SUDs to be vital for sustained recovery, the consequences of compassion fatigue can be tragic and even lethal if not addressed. This training presentation will begin to explore these issues by addressing the following issues:
  • Reviewing the emerging science of compassion in the treatment of SUDs
  • Identifying signs of compassion fatigue
  • Highlighting best practices and creative tools for recognizing and preventing burnout
  • Offering practices for fostering empathic presence and relieving human suffering through informed compassion
  • Distinguishing “enabling” of persons with substance use disorders (SUDs) from informed compassion
  • Exploring the link between care provider empathy and sustained recovery among persons with SUDs
Presenting will be David B. Hathaway, MD. Dr. Hathaway is Associate Psychiatrist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
  • Social Work, Nursing, LADC, and EMS continuing education credits being pursued.
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) continuing education credits are approved by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
To request registration, please complete the Registration Form
that can be found through the following link:
There is no charge for this training.
Thank you so much!
Dan Collier