By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 7.30.2021 – Humility is simply having a realistic sense of oneself – meaning seeing ourselves as “right-sized”. In recovery, humility gives us the willingness to surrender our ego, false pride, arrogance, and low self-esteem. With that, we gain the courage to be vulnerable, which allows us to seek help […]
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Plymouth County Outreach Accepting Applications for Part-Time Recovery Coach Position
Program Director Vicky Butler is pleased to announced that Plymouth County Outreach is currently seeking to hire a Part-Time Recovery Coach and is accepting applications. Job Description: Part-Time Recovery Coach Reports to: PCO Operations Supervisor Plymouth County Outreach is seeking a part-time Recovery Coach with strong knowledge of Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) and Plymouth County […]
The Only Way Out is Through.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 7.16.2021 – Once we remove substances from our lives, the hard part is over and it’s smooth sailing from then on, right? Well… Unfortunately, nope… No, it’s not. Quitting substances is certainly one of the hardest things most of us will ever do in our lives but the truth […]
Let’s Retire the Word “Relapse.”
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 7.2.2021 – When someone is being treated for degenerative disc disease, and their pain returns, do medical professionals refer to the recurrence as a “relapse?” … Never. Seldom with other medical conditions do we use the term “relapse” when the symptoms return. So, why is it that we can’t […]
Growing the Roots of Recovery
Over the last year, my role has shifted some to one with a greater focus on community outreach, which has awarded me quite a few new opportunities. One of which is working with a local community garden. And let me tell you, it is really turning out to be a beautifully rewarding project. As I […]
It’s Not Your Job to Like Me, It’s Mine.
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 6.4.2021 – Self-esteem is having “respect for and confidence in one’s own worth or abilities,” and is formed throughout one’s life experiences. These can include childhood experiences, personal successes or failures, and how they have been treated by family, friends, peers, coaches, teachers and anyone else close to them. […]