08 Feb Makin’ Sawdust
Mark Stevens is a peer recovery coach in Washington State, and learned woodworking from his dad and grandfathers. Building bird houses and keeping life simple have helped him with his recovery. Whittle by whittle....
03 Feb Wellness Tool #30: Support System
Having multiple supporters is vital to my journey. I specify a role for each supporter and this enables my supporters to know what I need from them. Emotional support can increase longevity and improve my wellbeing. Pamela Harts Pamela is a CPSS as well as a substance use and...
02 Feb The Fusion Model: Retreat/Living Room + Community Impact
The Fusion model shows a substantial effort to tackle the scourge of psychiatric boarding and ensure psychiatric inpatient capacity is maximized and available for those most in need, but with the strongest possible recovery approach. See http://crisisnow.com for more information on transforming urgent and emergency...
27 Jan Wellness Tool #29: Sewing & Clothing Design
I am not a sewing expert but sometimes, I concentrate on laying out a pattern, figuring out how I want the dress to look and what I can do to make it unique, and then I begin to sew. It is fun to work with...
26 Jan A Southern Welcome
My life in the South changed after moving to Seattle, so returning to Baton Rouge was like going home. The staff's wonderful smiles and concern for my needs reminded me of the Southern tradition of love. Love one another regardless of oneself. The first day was...
