Interview w/Scott Morrison
Author: latahrecoverycenter
Recovery Radio 7/27/2017
Write for You: A is for Admire
by Nancy Casey
For today’s writing you will need a couple of sheets of paper, so be sure to have them handy.
On one of the sheets, write the letters of the alphabet, A to Z, down the left-hand side of the page. If they don’t all quite fit, start a second column on that same page.
Next to each letter, write down the names of things and people that you admire which also begin with that letter. If you think up more than one thing for a letter, include them all. Try to get at least one thing for every letter, even if you have to stretch spelling rules a little bit. You can even make up words, as long as you know what they mean.
The word ad-mire is made up of two parts. The “ad-“ part shows up in a lot of English words that have something to do with bringing two things together, such as admit, advance, and adhere. The “-mire” part comes from an ancient word that means “smile.” Therefore, something that you admire is something that brings you a smile. The feeling you get as that smile comes to you is called “admiration.”
Asking yourself what you admire is much the same as asking, “What makes me smile?”
Are there things or people that always make you smile? What have you smiled at so far today? When has a smile struck you by surprise? Are some smiles more inward than outward? Does every smile involve admiration? Let these questions run around in your mind as you keep adding things to your alphabetical list of what you admire.
After you have collected yourself a nice list of words, stop and admire it! Then give some thought to the kinds of things or people you admire and why that is so. Write a few paragraphs about that on a second sheet of paper.
Is admiring things the same as admiring people? What did you write down that you admire about yourself? Has what you admire changed over time?
Here is something else you can think about. Not only is the word admire connected to the word smile, it is also related to the word mirror. That means that when you smile at someone or something that you admire, there is some reflecting going on. What you admire out in the world also exists inside yourself. How is this true for the things on your list?
After you have had a chance to think about all these things and write down your thoughts, be sure to write the date on both pages and give each one a title. Here is an example of what a person could write.
Throughout the week, continue to observe yourself smiling and admiring. Notice when others smile at you. They are admiring something, too.
Nancy Casey teaches writing classes at the Recovery Center on Thursdays. Check the calendar for classes and times, or just drop in. All are welcome. She coordinates Recovery Radio, which airs on KRFP 90.3 FM in Moscow, Thursdays at 1:05 PM. Recovery Radio needs on-air and off-air volunteers. Call the Recovery Center 208-883-1045 or email latahrecoverycenter@gmail.com for more information.
This Week at the Latah Recovery Center
Lots going on!
If you didn’t already see it-check your in-box for a recent note about our many upcoming volunteer and paid job opportunities. Paid job opportunity available until Friday. Send us a resume and cover letter by then.
Here’s what’s going on at The Center for the rest of the month:
DON’T MISS THIS WEEKS SPECIALS:
Resumes and MSWord 7/25, 7pm
Bingo 7/29, 4-8pm
July at the Latah Recovery Center
Alcoholics Anonymous Every day, noon
Positive Affirmations Mondays and Weds 1:10-2
Make Your Hobby Pay 1st Monday of month, 6-7pm
Yoga (Hosted by Moscow Yoga Ctr) Tuesdays 12:30-1:30
Life Skills Tuesdays 5-6
Chess w/Steve Tues and Thurs 5-6
Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays and Fridays 6-7
Domestic Abuse Support Group Tuesdays 6-7
Resumes and MSWord Tuesday, July 11 AND 25, 7-8
Art w/Alex Tuesdays 7-8
Prescription Addiction Support Group Tuesdays 7-8
Mental Health First Aid pt. 1 at UI-register with UI online. $25 Wednesday July 12, 3-7
Families and Caregivers of Addicts Support Group Wednesdays 6-7
Parenting Support Group Wednesday 6:30-7:30
Get It Written (Writing Group) Thursdays 11-12 AND 6-7
Write For You Thursdays 3-4
New Volunteer Orientation Thursdays 4-5
Mental Health First Aid pt. 2 at UI-register with UI online. $25 Thursday July 13, 3-7
LAMI: Family Support Program 2nd Thurs of month 7-8:30
All Recovery Meeting Fridays 5-6
Movie/Games: Check website for listing Fridays 6:30-9
Potluck Picnic at East City Park Sat., July 8, 1-5
Bingo Sat. July 29, 4-8
AA Speakers Meeting 3rd Sat of month 11-2:30
Learn How to Crochet & Calm Your Mind 4th Sat of month, 10-12
Adult Children of Alcoholics, Women’s Meeting Sundays 6-7:30
Classes and Groups are ALWAYS FREE OR AT COST AND OPEN TO ALL.
RSVP LatahRecoveryCenter@gmail.com Bolded=Regular offering. Plain text=Special offering for month.
Need an understanding person to talk to? We have Recovery Peer Volunteers here to help you in recovery from mental health and addiction issues all hours of operation. We are here to help!
Write for You: Doing Things Right
by Nancy Casey
Today’s writing will be done in two parts, so as you limber up your writing fingers and organize your writing materials, be sure you have at least two sheets of paper handy.
The first part is a list. Turn your attention to your surroundings. Look around, listen, sniff. Make a list of 10 or more things that are in your surroundings.
While you are doing that, let that back of your mind meditate on what it means to do something right.
First off, you are the only one who truly knows why you do what you do, so you are the only qualified judge of how well you do them.
Sometimes, the very fact that you did something at all is evidence that you have done something right. You made an effort. You had a certain intention. You did what you did.
When we “do something right,” our life gets a little easier, a little smoother, a little better. Often that means we don’t even notice what we did and why it was a good thing for us. We do things like that all the time.
There are a zillion things we do right every day out of habit. We do them automatically, without thinking and without giving ourselves credit. Every time you go out the door with matching shoes on, you make your day easier than it would have been otherwise! What habits do you have that keep your day running smooth?
In areas where we wish our lives were different, we often mistakenly judge ourselves as doing things “wrong.” But that overlooks our understanding of the changes we’d like to see and the efforts we have made so far to bring them about.
As you record your list of 10 or more objects, play around in your recent memories and recall some of the things that you’ve done recently that are just right for you.
To fill the second page, choose one of the objects that you have listed. Describe it a little bit and then explain how it represents something that you are doing right.
Remember that there is a world of difference between “doing something right” and “being perfect,” especially if your idea of “perfect” is coming from somebody else’s standards. Imagine, for instance that over there on the table is a bowl with a spoon and the dried remnants of yesterday’s breakfast in it. That could be proof of your efforts to have good nutrition every day. Or evidence of your delight in having found your favorite spoon last week when you cleaned out everything under the couch.
In other words, every object in your surroundings is proof that you have done something right.
After you have written about one object, choose another, and keep going. You will run out of paper or you will run out of time, but you will never run out of memories of things that you have done right.
When you have finished, put the date and title on both of your pages. Here is an example of what your writing could look like.
Nancy Casey teaches writing classes at the Recovery Center on Thursdays. Check the calendar for classes and times, or just drop in. All are welcome. She coordinates Recovery Radio, which airs on KRFP 90.3 FM in Moscow, Thursdays at 1:05 PM. Recovery Radio needs on-air and off-air volunteers. Call the Recovery Center 208-883-1045 or email latahrecoverycenter@gmail.com for more information.
Paid and Volunteer Work at the Latah Recovery Center
This special notice is to inform you of several volunteer opportunities and one paid opportunity available. Come help your recovery community!
VOLUNTEER JOBS
We need volunteers to round out our fundraising, event and publicity committees. We also need some volunteers to help Thursday and Friday evenings in The Center.
Our fundraising committee is responsible for putting on our major Spring and Fall fundraisers. This committee is committed to raising $40k this year.
Event committee: This group works on a few major social events for our peers in recovery each year. For instance, the Latah Recovery Celebration this September, during National Recovery Month.
Publicity committee: This committee helps get the word out about all we do. Monthly calendar, special events, general info, you name it!
Center Volunteer: Help us keep the doors open by covering all or part of our Thursday and Friday night 4-8 shifts.
PAID JOB
Apply by sending resume and cover letter to Latah Recovery Center, 531 S Main #B, Moscow, ID 83843. Or email LatahRecoveryCenter@gmail.com. Applicants may also email for additional information.
Pay starts at $11/hr.
Applications due by 7/28/17.
Sojourners’ Alliance Latah Recovery Center
Volunteer Coordinator
Job Description
General Information: This is an exempt position that reports directly to the Latah Recovery Center Program Director.
Summary: The Volunteer Coordinator is an exempt position working 10-15 hours per week. The longevity of this position depends upon the continued availability of funding. The primary focus of this position is to recruit and coordinate volunteers providing direct services to Latah Recovery Center consumers. This includes group and single person recruitment efforts. The coordinator will take the lead in identifying needed volunteer duties, recruiting volunteers to perform them and scheduling volunteers for regular duties. This person will also take a leadership position in conjunction with the Recovery Peer Volunteer Coordinator in organizing The Centers work with such potential upcoming grants as the Idaho Response to the Opioid Crisis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Volunteer Coordinator shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties:
1) Identify needed volunteer positions.
2) Write job descriptions for volunteers needed.
3) Target and recruit volunteers from throughout the community.
4) Assess and document the Latah Recovery Center’s needs for volunteer efforts on an on-going basis.
5) Work with the Executive Director, Program Director, and Recovery Peer Volunteer Coordinator on the development of programs related to the Idaho Response to the Opioid Crisis (IROC) grant.
6) Fill-in for Program Director as needed to maintain regular hours at The Center and on the Telephone Recovery Program.
7) Pursue ongoing personal training in the areas of mental health and substance use disorders.
8) Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator shall be responsible for the recruitment and scheduling of volunteers and interns. This effort may involve the supervision of student interns working with Latah Recovery Center consumers, or other volunteers related to the Latah Recovery Center.
Job Relationships: The Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator shall attend all regular staff meetings, committee meetings of the board as assigned, and meetings of the board of directors as assigned. Regular contact with the Program Director, board committee chairs, and staff shall be required to maintain a current awareness of agency-wide issues.
Qualification Requirements: The ideal candidate for the Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator position shall have excellent public speaking skills, ability to regularly deal with stressful situations, ability to think “out-of-the-box” and be resourceful, be a trained Recovery Coach, type at least forty words per minute, be able to work independently and provide assertive input into the regular operations of the agency.
Education and/or Experience: At least one year experience supervising, recruiting and training volunteers for a nonprofit agency, or related social/community experience is required. Additionally, a bachelor’s degree in human or social services or a related field is preferred.
Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal English is required.
Mathematical and Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills including a proficiency using Microsoft Office are required. Additionally, a familiarity with Excel Spreadsheets.
Reasoning Ability: The Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator should be able to support the policies, goals and mission of Sojourners’ Alliance at all times. This might involve maintaining confidentiality regarding consumer information and internal agency information. Additionally, the position necessitates a degree of political and social awareness required by the unique circumstances of a membership and volunteer organization.
Job Opening at Latah Recovery Center
Apply by sending resume and cover letter to Latah Recovery Center, 531 S Main #B, Moscow, ID 83843. Or email LatahRecoveryCenter@gmail.com. Applicants may also email for additional information.
Pay starts at $11/hr.
Applications due by 7/28/17.
Sojourners’ Alliance Latah Recovery Center
Volunteer Coordinator
Job Description
General Information: This is an exempt position that reports directly to the Latah Recovery Center Program Director.
Summary: The Volunteer Coordinator is an exempt position working 10-15 hours per week. The longevity of this position depends upon the continued availability of funding. The primary focus of this position is to recruit and coordinate volunteers providing direct services to Latah Recovery Center consumers. This includes group and single person recruitment efforts. The coordinator will take the lead in identifying needed volunteer duties, recruiting volunteers to perform them and scheduling volunteers for regular duties. This person will also take a leadership position in conjunction with the Recovery Peer Volunteer Coordinator in organizing The Centers work with such potential upcoming grants as the Idaho Response to the Opioid Crisis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Volunteer Coordinator shall be responsible for carrying out the following duties:
1) Identify needed volunteer positions.
2) Write job descriptions for volunteers needed.
3) Target and recruit volunteers from throughout the community.
4) Assess and document the Latah Recovery Center’s needs for volunteer efforts on an on-going basis.
5) Work with the Executive Director, Program Director, and Recovery Peer Volunteer Coordinator on the development of programs related to the Idaho Response to the Opioid Crisis (IROC) grant.
6) Fill-in for Program Director as needed to maintain regular hours at The Center and on the Telephone Recovery Program.
7) Pursue ongoing personal training in the areas of mental health and substance use disorders.
8) Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator shall be responsible for the recruitment and scheduling of volunteers and interns. This effort may involve the supervision of student interns working with Latah Recovery Center consumers, or other volunteers related to the Latah Recovery Center.
Job Relationships: The Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator shall attend all regular staff meetings, committee meetings of the board as assigned, and meetings of the board of directors as assigned. Regular contact with the Program Director, board committee chairs, and staff shall be required to maintain a current awareness of agency-wide issues.
Qualification Requirements: The ideal candidate for the Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator position shall have excellent public speaking skills, ability to regularly deal with stressful situations, ability to think “out-of-the-box” and be resourceful, be a trained Recovery Coach, type at least forty words per minute, be able to work independently and provide assertive input into the regular operations of the agency.
Education and/or Experience: At least one year experience supervising, recruiting and training volunteers for a nonprofit agency, or related social/community experience is required. Additionally, a bachelor’s degree in human or social services or a related field is preferred.
Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal English is required.
Mathematical and Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills including a proficiency using Microsoft Office are required. Additionally, a familiarity with Excel Spreadsheets.
Reasoning Ability: The Latah Recovery Center Volunteer Coordinator should be able to support the policies, goals and mission of Sojourners’ Alliance at all times. This might involve maintaining confidentiality regarding consumer information and internal agency information. Additionally, the position necessitates a degree of political and social awareness required by the unique circumstances of a membership and volunteer organization.
This Week at the Latah Recovery Center
Summer is in full swing, and it is WONDERFUL! As long as you are stuck inside looking at your computer screen, you might as well find out what is going on at The Center!
Our latest Write for You blog post is available: https://wordpress.com/post/latahrecoverycenter.org/705
Our latest Recovery Radio podcast is also up! Download direct, or sign up for the podcast on ITunes and Googleplay! https://latahrecoverycenter.wordpress.com/2017/07/17/write-for-you-the-organization-of-your-home/
Here’s what’s happening at The Center:
July at the Latah Recovery Center
Alcoholics Anonymous Every day, noon
Positive Affirmations Mondays and Weds 1:10-2
Make Your Hobby Pay 1st Monday of month, 6-7pm
Yoga (Hosted by Moscow Yoga Ctr) Tuesdays 12:30-1:30
Life Skills Tuesdays 5-6
Chess w/Steve Tues and Thurs 5-6
Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays and Fridays 6-7
Domestic Abuse Support Group Tuesdays 6-7
Resumes and MSWord Tuesday, July 11 AND 25, 7-8
Art w/Alex Tuesdays 7-8
Prescription Addiction Support Group Tuesdays 7-8
Mental Health First Aid pt. 1 at UI-register with UI online. $25 Wednesday July 12, 3-7
Families and Caregivers of Addicts Support Group Wednesdays 6-7
Parenting Support Group Wednesday 6:30-7:30
Get It Written (Writing Group) Thursdays 11-12 AND 6-7
Write For You Thursdays 3-4
New Volunteer Orientation Thursdays 4-5
Mental Health First Aid pt. 2 at UI-register with UI online. $25 Thursday July 13, 3-7
LAMI: Family Support Program 2nd Thurs of month 7-8:30
All Recovery Meeting Fridays 5-6
Movie/Games: Check website for listing Fridays 6:30-9
Potluck Picnic at East City Park Sat., July 8, 1-5
Bingo Sat. July 29, 4-8
AA Speakers Meeting 3rd Sat of month 11-2:30
Learn How to Crochet & Calm Your Mind 4th Sat of month, 10-12
Adult Children of Alcoholics, Women’s Meeting Sundays 6-7:30
Classes and Groups are ALWAYS FREE OR AT COST AND OPEN TO ALL.
RSVP LatahRecoveryCenter@gmail.com Bolded=Regular offering. Plain text=Special offering for month.
Need an understanding person to talk to? We have Recovery Peer Volunteers here to help you in recovery from mental health and addiction issues all hours of operation. We are here to help!
Write for You: The Organization of Your Home
by Nancy Casey
Every day takes a toll on you. You use up calories that have to be replaced in the form of food. Sleep and leisure time are required in order to refresh both your mind and body. If you wear the same clothes day after day, the results aren’t pretty. You must also bathe. You have to keep all your stuff somewhere. You need a place where you feel safe. These are types of things that constitute “home.” It’s the source of your daily rejuvenation.
In an imaginary perfect world, people live in houses that somehow magically provide all these things. But that’s not the way the real world works. You have to provide these things for yourself. Or team up with other people so that you can have them in your life. And you don’t always organize these things inside your living space.
For instance, there are many ways a person is assured of having clean clothes. Perhaps you do laundry in a washer and dryer located next to your bathtub. Maybe you wash your clothes in a creek. Or perhaps someone takes care of all your laundry for you and the way you get clean clothes each day is to open a drawer.
Clothes are only one part of the system you have organized to present yourself to the world. Think of your hair, your teeth, and your fingernails. What else have you organized around yourself so that you appear and feel like a functional human in the world?
What organization does it take to keep yourself properly fed? What parts of the system operate inside your living space? Do parts of staying well-fed take place for you out in public?
What about your stuff? Where do you keep it? How do you find things? When you go somewhere, how do you make sure that you take everything you’ll need with you?
How have you organized your home so that you feel comfortable and safe there? Does that involve certain pieces of furniture? Locks on doors and windows? How do you make your surroundings pleasant to you?
If you share a living space with someone, that involves even more organization. How have you worked out who does what? How do you keep from interfering with each other’s needs and requirements?
Today when you write, describe the pieces of that big system that is “home” for you. Focus on the way it is and the way it works, not on the way you think it ought to be. If there are aspects of your home that are unconventional, this is an opportunity to celebrate your ingenuity and originality.
Criticizing yourself as you describe “home” is absolutely forbidden. If something is lacking, tell what it is and explain how and why you wish it was different. Do not describe it in terms of some failure or another on your part. Instead describe how you are doing your best without it.
When you have finished writing, be sure to put a date a title on the page. Here is an example of what someone could write.
Where does your writing practice figure into your home?
Nancy Casey teaches writing classes at the Recovery Center on Thursdays. Check the calendar for classes and times, or just drop in. All are welcome. She coordinates Recovery Radio, which airs on KRFP 90.3 FM in Moscow, Thursdays at 1:05 PM. Recovery Radio needs on-air and off-air volunteers. Call the Recovery Center 208-883-1045 or email latahrecoverycenter@gmail.com for more information.
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