January Newsletter Parenting_in

Parenting_in_Recovery Newsletter - January, 2025

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“Like a flower pushing through the snow, you have the power to overcome obstacles and bloom beautifully.” - anonymous

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This month’s highlighted podcast is - Soulful and Sober with Chrissy Janiga

This podcast’s goal is to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Your host, Chrissy Janiga, achieved sobriety in 2022, leading to a transformation in her life . Chrissy is a social worker, author, and coach focused on alcohol-free living, mindset, success, NLP, and spirituality. Her mission is to support you in maintaining sobriety and discovering your soul's purpose by aligning with your highest self. Join her on this journey to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle and realize your deepest aspirations!

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Blog Highlight -

Why I Chose Inpatient Treatment to Treat My Substance Use Disorder

I sought inpatient treatment after all my attempts to manage or quit drinking fell short. In this article, I clarify common myths surrounding rehab and address any concerns you might have about committing to a higher level of care.

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Book Recommendation for January 2025

I am Her and She is Me by Birdie Thorn

I enjoyed this book and found it impossible to set aside! It is beautifully written and illustrates the journey of a woman living with bipolar disorder. It goes beyond her experiences, showing the ripple effects on those around her. It’s an invaluable read for anyone navigating life with this diagnosis or any mental health condition.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of bipolar disorder, whether for personal insight or to better support someone they care about. It is a remarkable read that fosters awareness, compassion, and an appreciation for the complexity of mental health.

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Upcoming events and news

I am thrilled to announce that I have been asked to give two different (3-hour) presentations this year at the ASADS Conference

The 2025 Alabama School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies (ASADS)

ASADS's 49th Annual Conference will take place at the Bryant Conference Center on the campus of the University of Alabama on March 17-21st, 2025

The Annual Gulf Coast Social Work Conference

January 30 - 31st, Biloxi, MS

The Mississippi Addiction Conference

Feb 19 - 21st, Flowood, MS

Alabama Conference of Social Work

Feb 26 - 28th, Orange Beach, AL

Annual Conference of the AL Chapter of NASW

April 3 - 4th, Birmingham, AL

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Please share this newsletter with anyone whom you think might find it helpful. My mission is to reach anyone struggling with addiction, mental health, or the ability to reconnect with friends and family.

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Home of the book, “Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery - How to Connect with Friends and Family After Active Alcoholism and Addiction.” releasing March 2025

Home of the Blog, “Finding Serenity in Sobriety”

Website - www.janicejohnsondowd.com

Instagram - @parenting_in_recovery

Four Pages, LLC - The parent company of Janice’s writing, speaking, and guest appearances.

I named my business Four Pages as a special tribute to my children. They inspired me to embrace sobriety, and now I want to help others on their recovery journey. My goal is to support those seeking to repair family relationships and navigate their paths with addiction and mental health. Let’s work together toward healing and hope!

Additional Resources For Information and Help

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline dial 988 is now the three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

For substance abuse treatment and mental health referrals, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357

AA world service - https://www.aa.org

Al-anon - https://al-anon.org/

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families - https://adultchildren.org/

Janice V. Johnson Dowd, LMSW