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February 02 2023

Prevention Starts with All

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This spring, join FAN at Ann Arbor’s historic Michigan Theater to hear the unforgettable story of a former NBA athlete’s journey to sobriety. In this very personal presentation, Chris Herren will share his recovery story in a brutally honest format, with just a microphone.
The event will start with a 5-minute film introducing Chris and showing highlights of his basketball career and his dream to play in the NBA, which began to unravel by making a few bad decisions. From growing up in Massachusetts to playing Division 1 basketball and in the NBA, he will take you on his journey from addiction to sobriety. Additionally, he will address the issues of gateway drugs, prescription drug use, vaping and the responsibility of prevention starting with us all. The event will conclude with a Q&A session. Make plans now to attend this inspiring presentation, as Chris shares his journey navigating the disease of addiction, the road to recovery and his mission to reach just one person and make a difference. For more information, visit www.washtenawfan.org

February 02 2023

Trauma Informed Staff Training

Categories GW Team

Growth Works would like to thank Shenandoah Chefalo for embarking on a journey of trauma-informed care with our team! We welcomed her to our All Staff meeting and learned about her history and her approach to building a trauma-informed community.

Shenandoah Chefalo, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and trauma-informed coach and consultant who penned the book, “Garbage Bag Suitcase” about her young life in the foster care system, as well as an e-book entitled “Setting Your Vision and Defining Your Goals”. Her upcoming book “Hiking for Stillness” lays out a plan to overcome and address personal trauma by using and exploring the methods that she developed for herself.

She travels internationally helping transform organizations by teaching them how they can improve their workplace, performance, and overall enjoyment. Her tested and proven style of trauma-informed coaching includes a focus on resilience which she feels is a necessary skill for all to learn. 

She is passionate about serving her clients, family, and community. She does so by helping organizations improve their workplaces and performance by teaching sustainable, trauma-informed methods, and by telling her story and educating the public about the grim realities of a life that she had always tried to hide.

Shenandoah experienced a dysfunctional childhood with neglectful, drug and alcohol addicted parents. This eventually landed her in the foster system where she endured numerous moves in the middle of the night with just minutes to pack, multiple changes in schools, hunger, cruelty, and loneliness.

To learn more about her story and how Shenandoah can serve your organization, you can visit https://www.chefaloconsulting.com/

February 02 2023

Dearborn Public Schools Professional Development Day

Categories In the Community

Growth Works would like to recognize Families Against Narcotics for hosting a seminar at the Dearborn Public Schools Professional Development Day. Allison Herrst, Growth Works Peer Recovery Coach, was among the presenters sharing her personal experience with addiction and recovery. Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us bring this information to educators and students in Southeast Michigan.

If you school or organization is interested in learning more about our Peer Recovery Coaching Model, contact Lindsey.Manza@gwcares.org.

January 01 2023

Creating Safety Seminar at Trinity Health Livonia

Categories In the Community

The Suicide Prevention Coalition kicked off 2023 with the Creating Safety Seminar at Trinity Health Livonia! This presentation was designed for school counselors, behavioral interventionists, psychologists, social workers, and mental health advocates to recognize suicide warning signs and help someone in crisis. The Suicide Prevention Coalition will be bringing great resources and trainings throughout 2023 as we look to support more students Wayne County!

Thank you Kelly Mays, Hegira Health, for presenting this important information, and to Brian Galdes, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at Growth Works for you leadership in this work.

January 01 2023

Livonia Youth Commission

Categories In the Community

Growth Works is proud to share that CITx Program Manager Lindsey Manza has been appointed by Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan to the Livonia Youth Commission. We are grateful for the opportunity to help promote academic leadership, citizenship and community involvement through recognition, events, or programs which enhance the quality of life for present and future generations of our community.

The commission takes part in various events and programs, including:

  • Distributing seedlings to Livonia and Clarenceville fourth grade students during Arbor Day week to promote the students’ responsibility to the environment.
  • Purchasing prizes for Livonia Spree Family Day to be passed out to children who participate in events and contests at the Spree.
  • Selecting Spree Memorial Scholarship Award recipients, in conjunction with the Livonia “Spree” Anniversary Committee, for graduating high school seniors. 
  • Awarding Honor Certificates to all graduating high school seniors with a 3.0-grade average encouraging as well as recognizing academically above-average students.
  • Monetary sponsorship of Livonia high schools’ “Senior All Night Graduation Parties” inviting students to complete their graduation ceremonies back at their schools with their classmates.

Thank you, Lindsey, for your service to the Livonia community.

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