Adventist Recovery Ministries: Journey to Wholeness

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Adventist Recovery Ministries: Journey to Wholeness

By North Pacific Union Conference

Date and time

October 3, 2014 · 7pm - October 5, 2014 · 4pm PDT

Location

Portland Adventist Medical Center

10123 SE Market Street Portland, OR 97216

Refund Policy

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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

  • 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


More Information
For more information, contact Kristina Lopez: (360) 857-7013


Pre-Registration Required
No Onsite Registration.
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