Motivational Interviewing 20: Tyrel Starks
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Tyrel Starks and host Ali Hall discuss using Motivational Interviewing strategies with couples. January 23, 2023 [Music] Ali Hall, Host (00:05): Welcome to …
Motivational Interviewing 19: Kristin Dempsey
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Kristin Dempsey and host Ali Hall continue the discussion about macro Motivational Interviewing and share ways to address systemic and structural issues as …
Intersectionality, Power & Privilege
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Ashley Stewart and Makeba Boykins share experiences with and insights on identifying and reacting to intersectionality, power, and privilege in groups and communities. …
Motivational Interviewing 18: David Avruch
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast David Avruch discusses macro Motivational Interviewing and the importance of addressing structural and systemic oppressions that people experience with host Ali Hall. November …
Preventing Overdose and Supporting Recovery in Higher Education
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Dylan Dunn shares experiences navigating changes to policies and laws to prevent fatal overdoses and support health and recovery on college campuses with …
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Anti-Drug Propaganda & Legislation in America: An Effort to Moralize Use and Further Instill Racism as a Cultural Value
by Isabel-Kai Fisher (they/them), Youth Advisory Board member I came across this flyer on one of my routine walks to CVS in a Westchester County town in New York. It …
Peer Support in Crisis Services
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Cheryl Gagne and Steven Samra share tips and strategies for peer support workers in crisis services. October 31, 2022 [Music] Steven Samra, Host …
Peer Support Workforce: Status and Future
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Cheryl Gagne and host Steven Samra share why peer support is important and what peer workers need to provide the best services. October …
Quieting the Body and Mind: Yoga & Exercise
by Catherine Baz (she/her), Youth Advisory Board member In our day to day lives, we do not take time to be fully present and within our bodies. When we are …
A Holistic Approach to Recovery
By Catherine Baz (she/her), Youth Advisory Board member In recovery, there are multiple pathways to sobriety, and there are multiple pathways for dealing with cravings once sober. This series will …
Believing Alive
By Jack Seymour (he/him), Youth Advisory Board member Mental health and addiction are impossible to treat, or discuss for that matter, without at least tangentially talking about belief. When I …
Crafting a Daily Routine to Ease Stress & Work towards Goals
By Amritha Anup (she/her), Youth Advisory Board member Entering high school, college, a recovery program, or the workforce can be a dramatic shift in a student’s life and is a …
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C4 Expert Presents at FDA/NIDA Workshop on Impact of Opioid Use
Steven Samra, Senior Associate at C4 Innovations, is presenting during a panel on “Health Effects and Daily Impacts of Opioid Use on Patients” hosted by the US Food and Drug …
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C4 Expert Presents at 2022 National Recovery Residences Summit
Ashley Stewart, Director of Health Equity and Racial Equity Subject Matter Expert at C4 Innovations, is presenting at the 2022 National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) Best Practices Summit in …
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Celebrating Recovery Month
Every September at C4, we celebrate Recovery Month. We know that recovery is possible for everyone thanks to our personal experiences and expertise and our extensive work with recovery organizations …
Addressing Racial Trauma in Programs and Systems
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Makeba Boykins and Ashley Stewart discuss racial trauma and the compounding impact of chronic stress on people and programs. September 19, 2022 [Music] …
Integrating Peers in Recovery Services
Support provided by peer workers benefits people in or seeking recovery in many ways. Employing peers and partnering with peer-run organizations improves capacity to effectively engage with and support people …
Supporting Recovery for Youth
The chance of developing a substance use disorder is greatest for people who use alcohol and drugs during their teenage years. Person-centered prevention and early intervention strategies can reduce risks …
Transforming Behavioral Health Systems to Support Recovery
Transforming systems is often necessary to make real changes for people experiencing substance use and mental health challenges—especially for those of us who experience structural racism, discrimination, and trauma. Meaningful …
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