Recovery Enrichment Workshops
Second Saturday workshops are free to all members of the community and focus on addiction and recovery. National and local speakers present on current topics of interest to anyone who wishes to attend.
Workshops are held from 10 AM to 12 PM the second Saturday of each month at Austin Recovery's Edith Royal Campus located at 8402 Cross Park Drive. MAP
Two hours of continuing education credits are offered to chemical dependency professionals with LCDC, ADC, LCSW and LMSW certifications as approved by DSHS and TCBAP.
 click here for flyer: "Listening to God: How to Bring the 11th Step to Life" |
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"Listening to God: How to Bring the 11st Step to Life" Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Bill Wigmore's work in the recovery field spans over 35 years. In addition to his duties as CEO of Austin Recovery for the past 12 years, Bill presents workshops around the country on the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous and the "Quiet Time" practices of its founders. He writes a monthly column for "Recovery Today" magazine and is a priest in the Episcopal Church with a special ministry to those in 12-Step recovery. |
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"Just Tell Me What to Bring - Packing for Your Spiritual Journey" Saturday, August 09, 2008 - Cynthia Schiebel, MEd., LPC, LCDC is an independent consultant, trainer, counselor and life coach living in Austin Texas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, an Advanced Addiction Counselor, an Alcohol Drug Counselor III and a Certified Prevention Specialist. Cynthia has over 28 years experience in the education field as a consultant, administrator, prevention specialist, counselor, speech pathologist and classroom teacher. In addition to her Austin-based counseling practice, she speaks and conducts trainings throughout the United States. |
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"The Journey Within - Shifting from Ego-based to Soul-based Psychology" Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Maryse Saffle is a native of Switzerland and a graduate from Cambridge University, England. She serves as a counselor at Austin Recovery and is a Certified Practioner of Integrative Breathwork and soul-Based Psychology. Maryse is passionate about bringing the soul back into the addiction treatment field. Through her workshops, clients heal past wounds, release themselves from stuck patterns and awaken up to their full potential. |
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"Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders" Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Dr. Nicole Siegfried has exclusively treated eating disorders in her private practice and is the Clinical Director for Magnolia Creek Residential Treatment Center for Eating Disorders in Alabama. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Samford University and Adjunct Assistant Professor at UAB. She co-coordinates for the Alabama Network for Eating Disorder Awareness. |
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The Twelve Steps: A Modern Version of the Hero's Journey Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Daniel Maldonadois the President of the Mankind Project of Austin. He has presented workshops on transformational change throughout Texas and the United States. He is formerly the Director of the Houston Playback Theatre. Daniel has been active in the Mytho-Poetic men’s movement since 1990 and resides in Wimberley, TX with his wife and two children. |
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Paper cuts: Why do things so small hurt so much? Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Liz Coccia, Ed.D., LCDC, AAC Liz Coccia is a professor at Austin Community College in the Human Services program. She has been in the chemical dependency field since 1981 and is an active member of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. She is a volunteer and foster mom for Austin German Shepherd Rescue and serves on the board for the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. |
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"How to Love Your Crooked Neighbor as Your Crooked Self" Saturday, March 08, 2008 - Presenter: Mike Falls A former Dallas Cowboy and a retired Episcopal priest, Mike has presented workshops throughout the country on Jungian psychology and personal growth. Mike was instrumental in the development of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program in Houston, has served as teaching associate of John Bradshaw and presently serves as Chaplain at Austin Recovery helping both men and women heal old wounds and live life to their fullest potential. |
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Addiction, Shame & Money: The Ties that Bind Saturday, February 09, 2008 - Presenter: Carol Colhoun is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 16 years of psychiatric/substance abuse experience. Her passion is working with recovering alcoholics/addicts and their families. In recent years she has focused on working with clients with financial compulsivity issues including compulsive debtors, compulsive shoppers, chronic under earners and deprivation addicts. Carol has been trained by Pia Mellody in the Post Induction Therapy model, created by Pia. This model addresses developmental immaturity (codependence) caused by childhood trauma. Carol believes that the core issues that arise out of childhood trauma are the catalysts for the development of all addictive and compulsive behaviors. |
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The Nutritional Connection to Spiritual Living Saturday, January 12, 2008 - Presenter: Rocco benRoy - A naturopathic health practitioner and ordained minister, Rocco has been a student of holistic health and spiritual living for most of his life. He has a rich educational background including pre-med and business at The University of Texas and the Center for Spiritual Awareness under the leadership of Toy Eugene Davis. Rocco is founder of Eternal Way, headquartered in Austin, which provides programs for spiritual realization, emotional clarity, and physical vitality. In addition to being a national and international speaker, Rocco has been a dedicated volunteer at Austin Recovery for over 6 years. |
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"Listening to God" How to Bring the 11th Step to Life Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Presenter: Bill Wigmore - Billl's work in the recovery field spans nearly 35 years. In addition to his duties as CEO of Austin Recovery for the past 12 years, Bill presents workshops around the country on the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous and the "Quiet Time" practices of its founders. He writes a monthly column for "Recovery Today" magazine and was recently ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church with a special ministry to those in 12-Step recovery. |
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Sex, Love and Recovery for Singles & Couples Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Presenters: Bert & Anita Pluymen are highly educated professionals who have been sober for a combined 38 years. They are raising three boys and are expecting twins. Before dating one another, their relationship plans have historically gone awry, despite persistent and discouraging effort. But they've found their way through the maze and are ready to share their stories. Bert is the author of the highly acclaimed "Thinking Person's Guide to Sobriety." Anita is working on her own book, "How to Stay Married to a Guy Who Thinks He Knows It All." |
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The Anatomy of a Spiritual Transformation Saturday, September 08, 2007 - Presenter: Bob Lively, Ph.D. is a native Texan with deep roots in the piney woods of East Texas. He is a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, the author of ten books and published over 450 columns in the Austin American-Statesman. Bob has served the church as an ordained Presbyterian minister for 33 years. He was instrumental in founding a ministry to the poor and hurting of Dallas that included a soup kitchen, a battered women’s shelter, a housing ministry for homeless families, and a free standing all-night shelter for the homeless. Currently Bob is an adjunct member of the faculty of the Seton Cove Spirituality Center in Austin, Texas and teacher in residence at First Presbyterian Church of Austin. He & his wife are the proud parents of one daughter. |
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Cultivating Compassion: Developing a Practice for Self-Reflection Saturday, August 11, 2007 - Presenter: Mark Roloff, LCSW, BCD is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Austin and San Antonio, TX. He has over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families in the treatment of addictive disorders, with a specialization in the treatment of eating disorders. In addition to maintaining an active private practice, he lectures nationally on the subject of eating disorders, and is currently on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, and the National Center for Clinical Social Work. |
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Bitterness or Forgiveness? Your Choice.... Saturday, July 14, 2007 - Presenter: Janette Henderson is an experienced systems-trained therapist and workshop leader. She uses a systemic and collaborative approach to change in working with individuals, couples and families within the larger framework of spirituality as the guiding force in all of our lives. Janettee has a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies, both from Texas Tech University. Her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is from the University of Texas at Austin. She is an experienced presenter at the local, state and national level. As a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Janette is currently in private practice in Austin, Texas. |
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How Your Character Defects Can Save You Saturday, June 09, 2007 - Presenter: Mike Falls, is a former players for the Dallas Cowboys and a retired Episcopal Priest. He has presented workshops thoroughout the country on issues exploring Jungian psychology and personal growth. Mike presently serves as Chaplain at Austin Recovery helping both men and women heal old wounds and live life to their potential. |
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Dining at the Ego Buffet: Perfectionism, Entitlement, and Grandiosity Saturday, May 12, 2007 - Presenter: Hamilton Beazley, Ph.D., is a past president of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, professor, and a recovery author. |
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Loves Me, Loves Me Not......... Saturday, April 14, 2007 - Presenter: Cynthia Schiebel , is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, an Advanced Addiction Counselor, a Nationally Certified Alcoholism Counselor, and a Certified Prevention Specialist. She speaks and conducts trainings throughout the United States. |
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The Recoverying Addict: Setting Off On The Hero's Journey Saturday, March 10, 2007 - Presenter: Daniel Maldonado , President of the Mankind Project of Austin. He has presented workshops on transformational change throughout Texas and the United States. |
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Meditation for Dummies & Other Humble People: Bring the 11 th Step to Life Saturday, February 10, 2007 - Presenter: Rev. Bill Wigmore, Chief Executive Officer of Austin Recovery. |
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From the Outhouse to the Penthouse: Building a Spiritual Foundation from the Ground Up. Saturday, January 13, 2007 - Presenter: Rev. Mike Falls, As a Chaplain to Austin Recovery, Mike Falls watches people turn around and find their spiritual connection. As their heads clear up, they make contact with their spiritual part, and this is a most exciting time. |
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Sex, Love and Recovery - Singles & Couples |
