Friday April 24th at 1:30pm Pacific Time
(2:30pm Mountain Time;3:30pm Central Time; 4:30pm Eastern Time)
The Connectors Group
For some people, this COVID-19 moment can be a set-up for additions, which can lead to long-term physical, financial and relationship challenges. We have brought together three experts who will share different approaches to addressing addictions:
Ambrosia Eberhardt – 12 step programs
Andrea St. Clair - Outpatient and inpatient recovery, and alternatives to 12-step programs
Alida Schyler – Harm Reduction approaches
The below video is the recording of the webinar about Recognizing and Addressing Addictions in the Time of COVID
Meet our panelists:
Ambrosia Eberhardt, Program Manager, Parents for Parents Program, Rising Strong, Spokane, WA
For the last 4 years, Ambrosia has been supporting parents entering Child Protective Services in achieving the skills and sobriety needed to regain custody of their children. She supervises and trains Parent For Parent (peer support) programs, and educates professionals about the complexity of the child protective services system. She uses her voice and experience to influence policy and law changes that impact the population she serves. Ambrosia co-founded a local advocacy group called Spokane Parent Advocacy Network, is a member and prior facilitator of the Washington State Parent Ally Committee, and is currently involved in taking this work internationally to support the creation of the International Parent Advocacy Network. Ambrosia empowers people to walk through complex situations and navigate the child welfare system successfully, using her own story to inspire hope in others. She teaches HOPE classes and champions a Protein for All program. Learn more
Andrea St. Clair, Client Care Coordinator, Counselor and Chemical Dependency Professional
Andrea began her work as a Chemical Dependency counselor in 1990 after completing the Addiction Studies Program at Seattle University. She has a BA in Holistic Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University and a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. She draws from Person Centered and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapies to support clients in achieving wellbeing and the quality of life they desire. Her dedication to respectful holistic treatment and her quest for better ways to meet client needs led Andrea to a Positive Alternative. She facilitates groups, provides individual therapy, and is often the first person individuals speak with when they call A.P.A. for information about our program. Her ability to connect, offer compassion, and present a thorough picture of what may best suit their needs is reassuring to callers who often feel vulnerable when seeking help. This initial contact opens the door to treatment and desired change. She has been providing group and individual counseling and working as resources coordinator at A Positive Alternative since 2009. Learn more
Alida Schuyler, Recovery coach
Alida has been a professional life coach since 1997 and specializes in addiction recovery. She works with clients who struggle with over drinking or over drugging, and supports goals of harm reduction, moderation, and abstinence. She developed one of the first trainings in professional recovery coaching, and is currently developing a nonprofit in Kentucky to provide housing, safety, and stability to women seeking recovery. Learn more
The Connectors Group consists of a wide range of individuals who are in positions to help other people navigate their lives better: mental health therapists, executive coaches, psychiatric nurse practitioners, supervisors and project managers, lawyers, teachers, and community organizers.