Refocus, Refresh, Renew Women’s Conference

Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed, as if you’re running on empty? You are certainly not alone. While the pandemic has increased anxiety in us all, women, in particular, have felt the strain of it. That’s why Recovery Centers of America is hosting a one-day, Refocus, Refresh, Renew Women’s Conference, to help you develop an effective self-care plan. Rejuvenate and reinspire yourself, while deepening your understanding of mental health, leadership, movement, calmness, faith, hope and love.

Agenda:

9:00 – 10:00 AM: The Importance of Leadership During Challenging Times: Pandemic Lessons & Best Practices ( 1 NBCC CEU)

10:00 – 11:00 AM: The Rise of Harm Reduction in the Pandemic:  Being Okay Really is Okay (1 NBCC CEU)

11:00 – 11:15 AM: Break

11:15 AM – 1:00 PM: Speakers Heidi Moody and Paster Kathie Saari.

CEU descriptions:

The Importance of Leadership During Challenging Times: Pandemic Lessons & Best Practices

1 NBCC CEU

The pandemic has created several new issues and concerns that we have yet to face as employers, and the importance of effective leadership in the workplace is more important than ever.  Whether it is employees working from home, entering the workspace with heightened levels of fear and/or managing the feelings and effects of positive COVID employees and their loved ones, creating safe and collaborative spaces for employees is more important than ever.

Through this training, attendees will accomplish the following objectives:

• Develop 3-5 new approaches/interventions to use in leading your workplace
• Identify 3-5 symptoms of burnout or stress related to the pandemic within the workplace
• Develop a plan for proactively remaining ahead of the curve and leading through uncertain times

Recovery Centers of America has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7002. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Recovery Centers of America is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This course qualifies for 1 credit hour.

 The Rise of Harm Reduction in the Pandemic:  Being Okay Really is Okay

 Dr. Heidi Ginter

1 NBCC CEU

During the past 2 years, it has been hard to separate COVID-related facts from fiction and make informed decisions about risk.  People who identify as women are often tasked with making these decisions for themselves and the children and others who rely on them.  Women instinctually find the least risky path for those who rely on them while often overlooking the path that would reduce risk and maximize the benefit for themselves AND their people.  Finding this latter path is the way of harm reduction.  There has been a surge of interest in harm reduction ways of thinking during the pandemic.  We will explore some harm reduction strategies that have the greatest potential to impact women’s lives now.  We will also discuss practical ways to implement these strategies in personal and professional contexts.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe 3 harm reduction strategies that can positively impact women
2. Explain the differences between a standard approach to women’s health and a harm-reduction approach

Recovery Centers of America has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7002. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Recovery Centers of America is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This course qualifies for 1 credit hour.

Speaker bios:

Dr. Heidi Ginter, MD, FASAM

Dr. Heidi Ginter, MD, FASAM has nearly two decades of experience working in the addiction treatment field, is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, and is a prominent voice in medication for addiction treatment (MAT). MAT, the use of FDA-approved medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, is widely considered to be the evidence-based best practice for battling addiction to opioids and other drugs. Dr. Ginter graduated from Yale University and earned her doctorate at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has lectured extensively on MAT and opioid use disorder. Dr. Ginter started her career as a family doctor for under-served populations and eventually found a passion for helping pregnant women struggling with addiction. Prior to joining RCA, she was the Chief Medical Officer for an outpatient addiction treatment provider with opioid treatment programs at 16 sites throughout New England.

Pastor Kathie Saari

Pastor Kathie Saari is the Executive Director for Gates Recovery Center a faith-based, peer recovery support center located in the Monadnock region of NH. There she serves as Pastor, Certified Recovery Support Worker, Christian Counselor and Peer Support Supervisor. Kathie was appointed by NH Governor Chris Sununu as an advisor to his Commission for alcohol and other drugs as well as co-founded The Good Samaritan Network which helps to train churches, businesses and organizations around acceptance and education for those struggling with addictions. Kathie loves empowering people and speaks at conferences, organizations, churches to bring awareness for those struggling with any kind of addiction. Kathie wants people to know they are Treasures of God and should “Come As You Are”. Both Kathie and her husband Charlie love loving people into freedom by helping to bring faith to many on their journey to freedom.

Kathie will be speaking about living in a place of faith rather than fear.  The pandemic has created so much anxiety for all of us and she will share how it is possible to respond to a crisis seriously and deliberately while maintaining an inner sense of calm and hope by walking in faith with a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. Many things have been canceled because of the coronavirus. Love is not one of them.

Heidi Moody

Heidi Moody is a Certified Personal Trainer and Level 2 Crossfit Coach from Central MA. Heidi graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston College and spent 20 years in the mental health field doing crisis intervention and stress debriefing for major events such as 9/11. She had her own private practice for 7 years working with couples, families, and teenagers with mood disorders. Heidi lives with her husband of 18 years, their 2 teenage boys and her elderly Mother. She enjoys running, Crossfit, hiking and backpacking, and has maintained her sobriety for over a decade. Heidi believes exercise is the key to freedom from addiction, depression, anxiety, and illness.

Heidi will be speaking on the importance of self-care and movement.  We cannot fill from an empty cup and often times we, as women, put ourselves last.  She will talk about making our self-care a priority. Some movement is better than none and encouraging us to take baby steps. Start slowly and gradually increase your efforts as you gain strength, flexibility, and confidence.  Start with a small commitment of time for movement and just stick with it.