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Adventist Recovery Ministries: Journey to Wholeness
Date and time
Location
Portland Adventist Medical Center
10123 SE Market Street Portland, OR 97216Refund Policy
Description
Please join us for a premier training event!
Learn how to lead others in the path of recovery from addictions and compulsive behaviors.
ARMin Training Participants will:
- Receive expert insights from Christian professionals working in the academic and clinical field of Addictions. Understand the resilient brain circuitry that God has gifted to humans, and how this truth can be utilized in inspiring hope and behavior change in the recovering addict
- Understand how addictions (activity and/or substance) and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are formed and how one can heal the resulting family dysfunctions in our church and community
- Develop an understanding of how working systematically through the ‘Steps’, with accountability, can assist someone to move into healthy wholeness, deepening their personal journey with Christ
- Explore the relevance of creating a Christ-centered 12-Step ministry in your church and starting an ARMin ministry following Christ's method and foundation
- Understand the cycle of addictions and the role of relationships in recovery
- Be equipped with training and practical resources developed by ARMin and start a support group
Speakers
Katia Reinert, PhD, FNP
Director North American Division Health Ministries & Adventist Recovery Ministries (ARMin)
Ricardo Whyte, MD
Psychiatrist & Professor Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda Behavioral Center Director Chemical Dependency Program
Duane McBride, PhD
Andrews University Professor and Chair of Behavioral Sciences, Director Institute for Prevention of Addictions (IPA)
David Sedlacek, PhD
Andrews University Professor of Family Ministry and Discipleship, Masters Program Director, Department of Discipleship and Religious Education
Program Outline
Module 1
Biblical & Spiritual Concepts Of Recovery and Healing
October 3rd: Friday 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Christ’s Healing Approach to our Brokenness
October 4th: Sabbath 8:30—12:00 p.m.
- The Lord, Our Healer
- Historical Perspective of Recovery
- Forgiveness and emotional healing
Module 2
Understanding Addiction and Preventive Interventions
October 4th: Sabbath 2:00-6:00 p.m.
- Neurobiology, Types, Cycle of Addiction
- Co-dependency and boundaries
- Impact on the Family and Community
- Resilience and relationships
- Service and mentoring
Module 3
Adventist Recovery Ministries & 12 Steps As A Tool For Wholeness
October 5th: Sunday 8:00-12:00 p.m.
- From Brokenness to Wholeness
- Christ centered 12 steps to recovery
- ARMin and Journey to Wholeness resources
- Starting an effective ARMin program
Module 4
Journey To Wholeness Effective Use
October 6th: Sunday 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
- Effective implementation of Journey to Wholeness materials
- Facilitating a Recovery Group
- Christ’s commission and anointing for service
Hotels
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Candlewood Suites
11250 NE Holman St
Portland, OR
Ph: 1-503-255-4003
Price: $84/night
No breakfast but has kitchenette
Ask for Adventist Medical Center rate -
Days Inn
1530 NE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR
Ph: 1-877-537-2062
Price: $59/night
Breakfast is included
Ask for Adventist Medical Center rate -
Staybridge Suites
7301 NE 41st Street
Vancouver, WA
Ph: 360-891-8282
Price: $92.99/studio; $99.99/1bedroom:
Breakfast is included
Ask for Seventh-day Adventist rate -
Phoenix Inn Suites
12712 SE 2nd Circle
Vancouver, WA
Ph: 360-891-9777
www.phoenixinnsuites.com/vancouver
Ask for Seventh-day Adventist rate