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Dawn Farm 36th Anniversary Jamboree

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197-6609
Date: 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Sep 13th
When people want to have a great time while supporting a great cause, they head for the annual Dawn Farm Jamboree. The Jamboree is a family event with free admission and free activities for all ages, including great live music all day by a popular local band, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, lots of activities for children, a rock climbing wall, tours of the 74 acre farm, and live and silent auctions and a gift table with a variety of donated goods and services, many at bargain prices! Food and beverages will be available. Our annual Founder�??s Day award ceremony will honor a local supporter for his/her contributions to Dawn Farm and the recovering community. Dawn Farm welcomes all to join us and share in celebrating our successes in helping addicts and alcoholics become part of the recovering community, and to celebrate the tremendous power of recovery in the lives of individuals, families, and our entire community. Dawn Farm is the only residential treatment program in the area, and funds raised from this event will help defray treatment costs for individuals who have no other resources. Contact: Nancy Thom (events coordinator) Phone: 734/485-8725 Fax: 734/485-6103 E-Mail: info@dawnfarm.org Event Web site: http://www.dawnfarm.org/jamboree.html

Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Date: 7:30pm to 9:00pm on Jun 30th
"Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason �?? ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Eating Disorders

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Date: 7:30pm to 9:00pm on Jun 23rd
"Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason �?? ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

Grief and Loss in Addiction

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Date: 7:30pm to 9:00pm on Jun 16th
"Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason �?? ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.
Date: 7:30pm to 9:00pm on Jun 9th
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a free, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. The series is presented on the first (part 1) and second (part 2) Tuesday evenings of each month from October - June, from 7:30 to 9 PM, at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Part 1 provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized. Part 2 includes a recovering teen speaker. The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 30 years of experience working in diverse settings with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. The program is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston and Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All presentations are free and open to the public. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, and anyone interested in attending is welcome. Registration is not required. A certificate of attendance can be provided. Free literature will be available. For additional information, please see: http://www.teensusingdrugs.org or contact us at jessa@med.umich.edu, or at (734) 973-7892.

Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.
Date: 7:30pm to 9:00pm on Jun 2nd
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a free, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. The series is presented on the first (part 1) and second (part 2) Tuesday evenings of each month from October - June, from 7:30 to 9 PM, at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Part 1 provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized. Part 2 includes a recovering teen speaker. The workshops are presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW. Ron is a social worker with over 30 years of experience working in diverse settings with substance-involved teens and their families, and in presenting education and training programs on teen substance use, addiction and family issues. The program is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston and Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. All presentations are free and open to the public. Parents, teens, family members, people who work with teens, and anyone interested in attending is welcome. Registration is not required. A certificate of attendance can be provided. Free literature will be available. For additional information, please see: http://www.teensusingdrugs.org or contact us at jessa@med.umich.edu, or at (734) 973-7892.

Relationships In and Out of Addiction

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Date: 7:30pm to 9:00pm on May 26th
"Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason �?? ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

Chuck Palahniuk

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Borders Books
Location: Borders Books on Liberty
Date: 7:00pm to 8:15pm on May 20th
Chuck Palahniuk kicks off his book tour for his new book called Snuff. He will be at Borders to meet and sign 150 lucky people so be sure to get to the store by 9am on May 20th to get one of the 150 wristbands. You must purchase a copy of Snuff to receive a wristband. For those of you who don't get a wristband, you can still purchased a pre-signed copy of his new book.

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:37:51 +0100

Sponsor: Dawn Farm
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Date: 7:30pm to 9:00pm on May 19th
"Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason �?? ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.