Spirit of Recovery

Addiction wreaks havoc with family relationships. Trust, security and hope fly out the window. However, families can find a way out of the chaos by working their own program of spiritual recovery. Guest Ellie Hyatt, director of Family and Spiritual Recovery at The Retreat in Wayzata, Minnesota, shares what it takes for families to heal.

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Getting on track with life when addiction has derailed it is possible—if those affected are open to support. No one walks out of addiction alone—not the addicted person, not the person’s family and friends. The power of compassionate, experienced help opens the spiritual door of recovery. Guest Tommy Blass, recovery coach and intervention specialist, shares how addicted individuals and their families can get back into constructive living. Tommy explains what intervention is and isn’t and how recovery coaching helps build constructive living. Learn more about Tommy’s work at www.northernbridgescoaching.com.

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Spirituality is a powerful change agent. Treatment program director Tony Krall believes it is the key component in recovery. Only spirituality creates a lasting positive shift in relationships—all the way from family dynamics to productive political involvement.

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When we take action in our lives, powerful and positive changes begin to happen. In fact, action is essential to addiction recovery and spiritual growth. In Scripture, we read, "Faith without works is dead," and many of us have experienced apathy and detachment when we don't move our feet on the recovery path. Join Rev. Dan and Rev. Michelle as they share their experience, strength, and hope on learning how to take effective action and building a vibrant life.

Young people in or seeking recovery face strong cultural headwinds. Young People in Recovery (YPR), a grassroots advocacy organization, is focused on creating a national network of young people in recovery. Special guest Justin Luke Riley, president and CEO and a founding member of YPR, is 27 years old and has been in long-term recovery for seven years. As a natural leader and gifted public speaker, Justin has been featured in USA TODAY and MTV-Act for his involvement in youth leadership and community engagement, including serving on the executive board for Faces and Voices of Recovery. Justin shares how YPR empowers young people to take charge of their futures through advocacy for improved access to treatment, educational resources, employment opportunities, and secure, quality housing. To learn more about YPR, visit www.youngpeopleinrecovery.org.

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