2014 Leadership Training Conference

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RI
RECOVERY
INTERNATIONAL
October 16-19, 2014
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina • San Diego, CA
RI R E C O V E R Y
I N T E R N AT I O N A L
October 16-19, 2014
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mariana
Board of Directors
Rudolph Pruden, Chairman & Acting Treasurer
Gary Collier, PhD
John Rosenheim, 1st Vice Chairman
Jean Fielding
Larry Kipperman, 2 Vice Chairman
Joanne Lampey
Marilyn Schmitt, Secretary
Brendan Minnock
Carl Bell, MD
Sarah Grant Reid
Phyllis Berning
David Weisner
nd
Conference Planning Committee
Cliff Brown, Area 15, Los Angeles, CA
Linda Stanton, Area 115, Woodbury, MN
Sarah Grant Reid, Area 170, Dallas, TX
Robert Winike, Area 150, Portland, OR
Teri Schmig, Area 170, Arlington, TX
Staff
Christine Lewis, Executive Director
Lisa Chernick, Development Director
Lisa Garcia, Project Manager – San Diego
Caitlin Fahey, Project Coordinator
Juanita Pauldon, Administrative Support Specialist
Camille Rizzo, Administrator of Telephone Groups
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Thursday, October 16
Time
Location
Event
8:00 a.m.
Bel Aire Foyer
Registration Opens
9:00 a.m.
Fairbanks A
Technology Pre-Intensive Course - Session A
9:00 a.m.
Fairbanks B
One Day Leadership Training Course
1:00 p.m.
Fairbanks A
Technology Pre-Intensive Course - Session B
3:00 p.m.
Shutters
Hospitality Suite Open Until 5 p.m.
Shutters
Bookstore Table Open Until 5 p.m.*
5:00 p.m.
Fairbanks C
Newcomer Welcome – First Time
Attendee Orientation
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Catalina Room
Welcome Reception
6:45 p.m. Welcome from Board Chair Rudy
Pruden and Executive Director
Christine Lewis
7:00 p.m. Tribute To Dr. Low from Board Member
& Program Chair Sarah Grant Reid
8:00 p.m.
Fairbanks A - C
RI Meetings (optional)
9:45 p.m.
Garden Terrace
Nidra Meditation
Time
Location
Event
7:00 a.m.
Garden Terrace
Maia Yoga
8:00 a.m.
Bel Aire Foyer
Registration Opens
Shutters
Shutters
Bookstore Table Open During Breakfast*
Bel Aire Foyer
Breakfast
Bel Aire Ballroom
OPENING SESSION:
Recovery International Strategically Aligned For
The Future - How RI Leadership Will Grow
Friday, October 17
9:00 a.m.
Introduction:
Christine Lewis, Executive Director,
Recovery International.
Guest Speaker:
Marilyn Schmitt, Board Member,
Recovery International.
10:00 a.m.
Break
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* See page 4 for more details
Friday, October 17
Time
Location
10:20 a.m.
Event
Breakout Sessions
Fairbanks A
Top 5 Strategies for Improving
Area Health
Fairbanks B
Training the Trainer: from A (Arranging) to ZZZS
(Napping afterward)
Fairbanks C
Leading an RI Community Meeting: Challenges and
Opportunities
11:50 a.m.
Bay Tower Lounge
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Bel Aire Ballroom
GENERAL SESSION: Peer Supports – Why They Are A
Critical Component In The Mental Health Field
Introduction:
Christine Lewis, Executive Director, Recovery International.
Guest Speakers for TED Style Talks:
Bonnie Bear, Executive Director, Survivors of Suicide Loss
Vincent Caimano, Founder and CEO, Support Groups Central
Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Yantis, Communication Manager,
Illinois Veterans Affairs
2:00 p.m.
Break
2:20 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Fairbanks A
Top 5 Strategies for Improving Area Health
Fairbanks B
Training the Trainer: from A (Arranging) to ZZZS
(Napping afterward)
Fairbanks C
Leading an RI Community Meeting:
Challenges and Opportunities
3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
End of Day
Shutters
Bookstore Table Open Until 5 p.m.*
Garden Terrace
Maia Yoga/Meditation
6:00 p.m.
Optional Outing: Old Town Mexican Café *
8:00 p.m.
Fairbanks A - C
9:45 p.m.
Garden Terrace
Downloading with Devadatta - Meditation
Time
Location
Event
7:00 a.m.
Garden Terrace
Maia Yoga
8:00 a.m.
Bel Aire Foyer
Registration Open Until Noon
Shutters
Shutters
Bookstore Open During Breakfast*
Bel Aire Foyer
Breakfast
Saturday, October 18
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Saturday, October 18
Time
9:00 a.m.
Location
Bel Aire Ballroom
Event
GENERAL SESSION: Storytelling – The Power In
Your Story
Introduction:
Guest Speaker:
Paul Wesselmann, “The Ripples Guy”
10:00 a.m.
10:20 a.m.
Fairbanks A
Fairbanks B
11:50 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Fairbanks C
Bay Tower Lounge
Bel Aire Ballroom
Break
Breakout Sessions
RI in the Digital Age
The Power of Me and 3 …
The Art of Telling your Story
Community Outreach in Part Acts
Lunch
GENERAL SESSION: Storytelling – The Power In Your
Story • Learning To Live Your Story
Introduction and Moderation:
Guest Speaker:
Tony Di Spigno, Resource Development, Enterprise
Community Partners, Inc.
Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Yantis,
Communication Manager, Illinois Veterans Affairs
2:00 p.m.
2:20 p.m.
Monterey Boardroom
Shutters
Garden Terrace
Catalina Room
Shutters
Garden Terrace
Break
Breakout Sessions
RI in the Digital Age
The Power of Me and 3 …
The Art of Telling your Story
Community Outreach in Part Acts
End of Day
RI Board of Directors Meeting
Bookstore Open Until 5 p.m.*
Maia Yoga/Meditation
Dinner Reception
Hospitality Room Open for Mutual Aid
Letting Go - Meditation
Location
Garden Terrace
Shutters
Bel Aire Foyer
Bel Aire Ballroom
Event
Maia Yoga
Hospitality Suite opens
Breakfast
Fairbanks A
Fairbanks B
Fairbanks C
3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:45 p.m.
Sunday, October 19
Time
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
SOCIAL OUTING AND TABLES
Friday, October 17
B
6:00 p.m. • Social Outing - Old Town Mexican Cafe
Join us for a truly San Diego-style night out! Hosted by
Christine and Kevin Lewis. We will meet in the lobby at
5:00 p.m. to catch a ride to the Old Town Mexican Café.
There is no cost to attend.
A. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, Bay Tower
1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
B. Old Town Mexican Café
2489 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
A
RI Bookstore Table
Need a new copy of Mental Health Through Will Training? Need RI Brochures in your area? Want to get some RI
merchandise to take home? Need to renew your membership? Come visit us at the RI Bookstore in the Shutters Room!
Want to take home a Recovery International Notebook, Pen, Mug or Stress Ball? Recovery International Promotional
Items will also be available for purchase in the Shutters Room!
Open:
Thursday
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 – 10:20 a.m. /4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 – 10:20 a.m. /4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Support Group Central Table
Over the last couple of years Recovery International has been working closely with Support Group Central (SGC)
to develop webinar-based RI program meetings. Founder of SGC Vince Caimano, Ph.D., will be presenting at
the conference this year and will be joined by Jana Kaplan from Support Group Central in the Hospitality Room
(Shutters) to answer questions.
Yoga • See Schedule for session times and locations
Francisco Casabal
Born in Buenos Aires, Francisco Casabal (Devadatta) is an artist, writer, photographer, Yoga, Pilates and
Meditation instructor and a spiritual guide. He studied Landscape Architecture at Harvard, taught aerobics in
Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro and has lived for the last twenty years in Dallas, Texas.
From his studies with well-known Yoga masters, Devadatta, a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher for over
20 years, created his own “Maia” Yoga. In 2012, he founded his Yoga in Me Studio in Dallas, where he teaches
classes, leads workshops and retreats, helping people with trauma, Arthritis, cancer survivors, and ADHD.
He teaches at numerous LA Fitness locations and various studios in Dallas; facilitates yoga in senior living centers and leads
workshops and events around the US and Argentina. He is planning his next Yoga/Meditation retreat - “Gone to the Winds”for September 2015 in Argentina .
SESSION DETAILS & BIOS
THURSDAY OCTOBER 16TH • PRE-INTENSIVES
ONE DAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Instructors
Sarah Grant Reid
Sarah Grant Reid is a “child of Recovery International”. When she was 7, her mother joined the organization,
becoming the first Area Leader for Chicago and joining RI’s first Board of Directors.
Her father was Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago, where Sarah worked
after college. She also volunteered in mental institutions in the Chicago area during high school.
Sarah served as Chairman of Volunteers, member of the Board of Directors and an International Services
instructor for the Dallas Chapter of the American Red Cross.
During 30 years in RI leadership, Sarah has been an Assistant Leader, Group Leader and Trainer. For 8 years, she was Area
Contact for North Texas. She was also a member of the Advisory and Marketing Committees and continues to serve on the
Conference Planning Committee.
For over 30 years, Sarah has been a professional speaker, presenter and trainer for organizations in the US, Europe and
Mexico, including Xerox, Rank Xerox, A.B. Dick and Sarah Elizabeth Communications, of which she is President.
Sarah is passionate about RI and Dr. Low’s Method and values the opportunity to continue to share her passion as a member
of RI’s Board of Directors and Chair of RI’s Program Committee.
Jack Nalbandian
Jack Nalbandian came to Recovery International in June of 2001. After his first meeting his favorite spot became
“symptoms are distressing but not dangerous” Jack suffered from panic attacks and was a frequent visitor of the
local emergency rooms. After his first meeting his ER visits stopped by using that one spot proving you only need
one spot to get started in RI and to start managing your symptoms.
Jack has been in leadership with RI since he began and currently leads two meetings a week. One in San Diego
and also one in North San Diego County in Carlsbad.
As Jack was better able manage his symtoms his love of music began to return. As a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist he
began performing at Recovery gatherings at the encouragement of Lisa Garcia. Jack also lead “Recovery” sing alongs with
original lyrics at the 2013 Leadership Conference and will be sharing them this year as well.
RI Technology and Tools Training Course
Teri Schmig
Teri was born and raised in Texas, but she happened to be in San Diego in 2004 when a woman on a bus
mentioned she was going to a Recovery International meeting. The woman briefly explained the organization
and how it had helped her. Teri began attending meetings the following week and has been an Assistant
Leader since 2009. Spots that helped her most were “Try, fail, try, fail, try, and succeed!” Also, “Do the things
we fear and hate to do,” and “Move your muscles, change your thoughts.” Today Teri has a Masters in Civil
Engineering, enjoys an average career, and lives an active, health-centered lifestyle with interests in running,
yoga, cycling, and travel. 2014 Leadership Training Conference | 5
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH GENERAL SESSION • MORNING
Recovery International Strategically Aligned For The Future – How RI Leadership Will Grow.
Speakers
Christine Lewis, Executive Director, Recovery International, Introduction
Christine Lewis currently serves as Executive Director for Recovery International (RI). Christine leads the
organization in its mission to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed
by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. She works
closely with the Board of Directors developing policy and ensuring smooth governing and positive relationships
with members and recipients of services. Christine is responsible for providing leadership, as well as overall
administration and management of RI programs, fundraising, and business operations.
Prior to joining RI, Christine most notably led United Way efforts for 10 years as Chief Professional Officer resulting in one
of the largest mergers in metropolitan Chicago to serve over 80 health and human service care programs as well as leading
collaborative efforts in initiatives such as a free health clinic for low-income adults. She spent her early career in the private
sector, holding positions at Carron and Company and Crowe Chizek & Co., LLP. She also spent years consulting with an
emphasis on sales, fundraising and volunteer engagement. Christine’s life of service has included an extensive history of
community involvement from roles on human service organizations, supporting local libraries and adult literacy programs,
affinity groups as it relates to Native American and women’s issues, domestic violence, animal rights, faith based groups and
the performing arts. Ms. Lewis holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Marilyn Schmitt, Board Member, Recovery International
Marilyn is retired after two long careers. The first was as an academic, teaching, researching, and publishing
on the history of art, mostly art of the Middle Ages, with some ancient and some modern mixed in. Then
Marilyn went to the J. Paul Getty Trust (parent of the Getty Museum in Los Angeles) and became a bureaucrat
/ politician / diplomat in a program that dealt with computerization of research materials in the humanities.
In her retirement, Marilyn has devoted much of her energy and time to travel, and to the work of her father,
Abraham Low. Through the Abraham Low Institute, Marilyn and her sister Phyllis, in consultation with Bruce
and Treasure Sachnoff, developed The Power to Change, a simplified version of the Recovery International System for use in
schools, corrections institutions, and veterans’ programs. Along with Celinda Jungheim, Bob Dey, and Tim Bulger, Marilyn had
the privilege to deliver The Power to Change in the LA County Men’s Jail (Twin Towers) for 1½ years, an especially gratifying
experience that stopped almost all violence in the unit. Since the Low Institute merged with Recovery, Marilyn has served on
the RI Board and its Executive, Fund Development, and Program committees.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH GENERAL SESSION • AFTERNOON
Peer Supports – Why They Are A Critical Component In The Mental Health Field
Speakers
Bonnie Bear, Executive Director, Survivors of Suicide Loss
Bonnie Bear is the Executive Director of Survivors of Suicide Loss of San Diego County. She retired from
nursing in 2003 and became involved in SOSL in 2004 following the death of her husband to suicide. Bonnie
is a Certified Instructor in QPR, a gatekeeper training for preventing suicide and is passionate about saving
lives. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Minnesota and her Master’s
Degree in Human Behavior from National University. Bonnie is the mother of three adult children and has 5
grandchildren all living in San Diego. Being “Nana” is her favorite role!
Vince Caimano, Ph.D., Founder of Depression Recovery Groups
Vincent Caimano is the Founder and CEO of Support Groups Central and a seasoned executive in the areas of
human performance and IT. Vince is also the Founder and CEO of Depression Recovery Groups, a service of
Support Groups Central. With experience in several major industries, Vince’s leadership and consulting activities
have focused on strategy, innovation and organizational development.
Prior to his current activities, Vince has served as President of Human Performance Consultation, Inc., Senior
Manager and Human Capital Architect in Accenture’s Organization and Human Performance practice and
Practice Director in the Human Capital, Change Management and Organization Diagnostic areas at Watson Wyatt, Towers
Perrin and Opinion Research Corporation.
Vince earned a BA in Psychology with a Business minor from the University of South Florida and a PhD in Organizational
Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. He has also attended a Harvard Leadership Program and is a graduate of
the University Of Southern California Managerial Policy Institute. Vince is a frequent speaker and workshop leader on the topics
of mental health innovation, leadership development, change management and human capital strategy.
Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Yantis, Communication Manager, Illinois Veterans Affairs
As a survivor of the 9-11 Pentagon Attack who was decorated for his actions on that day, Ryan Yantis moved
to Chicago in 2003 and found himself relatively alone in America’s third largest city. The support group of
other 9/11 Pentagon survivors was physically distant and he was far removed from the day-to-day of military
organizations, and new responsibilities required attention. But the PTSD from 9/11 and other military experiences
also demanded attention – which he tried very hard to ignore. Then he met – by chance and fortune – a World Trade Center survivor who led him into a larger group of
other fellow survivors. Forming their own “little VFW”, they met for nearly two years in group meeting, sharing their stories,
experiences, fears, and nightmares to heal. As a self-designated “lifeboat captain”, Ryan focused more energy and effort
helping others, and his healing was secondary. It was not until after surviving Stage IIIb Throat Cancer and in the midst of a
high-conflict divorce that he sought his own personalized treatment to face, accept, and address his PTSD. Ret..Lt. Col. Yantis, resides in Crystal Lake Illinois with his wife Sharon along with his three daughters where they are involved
with the U.S. Army Public Affairs Alumni Association, American Legion, the Association of the United States Army, and other
worthy military/veteran organizations. Their rescue dog Cletus is also a key partner in Ryan’s ongoing efforts to face and deal
with PTSD challenges. 2014 Leadership Training Conference | 7
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Top 5 Strategies for Improving Area Health • Objectives:
1. How Area Teams Work: Sharing information about how Area Teams are developed, plan their work and develop
more team members
2. Maintaining the Area Leader Structure: For Areas that maintain the Area Leader structure a discussion of how the
Area is organized
3. Area Resources (leaving out “Team”): Developing partnerships with other community organizations and how to
involve RI members
4. Area Team Leader Training Meetings/Training: Looking at the many ways you can increase the effectiveness group
leader training
5. Area Growth: Developing a plan and brainstorming ways to grow the Area
Presenters
Celinda Jungheim
Celinda Jungheim started her Recovery journey in 1968 when committed to Camarillo State Hospital where
she was introduced to the Recovery Method. She has been active as a group leader since then, was an Area
Leader in Los Angeles, CA for 20 years and is a past Chair of the Board of Directors. She has also Chaired
various committee over the years. She is now retired from an active career as a commercial mortgage banker.
She continues to volunteer for RI as well as other mental health committees in her area.
Charlotte Moran
Charlotte uses RI readings, meetings, and tools every day. Favorite spottings are “Jump out of bed and do
things; and Command muscles.” Charlotte serves as a Recovery International Group Leader of Community and
telephone meetings, Montana District Leader, NW Area team, Program Committee, Area Support and Training
Committee. In 2010 Charlotte received the Kathy Garcia Award for innovative efforts in expanding RI method
in Montana. Charlotte along with Monique Casbeer introduced RI meetings at Western Montana Mental
Health Agency and Montana State Hospital. They are board members of an agency that brings mental health
community needs to legislative attention- Western Service Area Authority. These agency contacts have facilitated RI being
known in Montana as a respected community resource. Charlotte has 45 years; experience teaching children and adults
from all ethnic backgrounds including those with physical, mental and emotional challenges. Her Mental Health Healing
Arts certifications and studies include: Recovery from Psychosis: A Wellness Approach; Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy; Kripalu
Wellness Center programs; Mindfulness and Guided Imagery. Her current journey for balance includes family, friends, and a
nine month Spiritual Exercises for Everyday Life program.
Rob Winike
Rob has been a leader in Northwest Area #150 for 4 years, having inherited a Tuesday night meeting that has
met at St. Michael’s Church for 47 years, averaging 20 members, and a Monday night meeting at Moreland
Presbyterian Church that averages about 8 people. Rob participates in monthly RI panels at St. Vincent’s
Hospital, and at the National College of Naturopathy. Additionally, he represents RI at town hall meetings and
mental health workshops in Portland. He is the blog site administrator for www.selfhelptools.org., coordinates
the publicity efforts for his area, participates in annual NAMI Multnomah Walks, attends Alternative Psychology
RI presentations, and has served as the annual area holiday party and picnic co-coordinator. He also serves on the advisory
board for Dr. Louis Brown’s PCORI grant proposal. Rob is a retired teacher, B.S. in Education, Journalism, from Northern Illinois
University, 1971; he taught all subjects grades 6-12 and adult education. Rob currently has six trained Assistant Leaders to help
with meetings, including his wife, Judy Daniels.
Leadership: Training The Trainer: From A (Arranging) To ZZZS (Napping Afterward) • Objectives:
1. Improve your skills as an effective trainer
2. Learn how to organize and present different kinds of trainings and presentations 3. Identify effective ways to use the tools available to trainers
Presenters
Sarah Grant Reid
* Previously Listed in Program
Leading an RI Community Meeting: Challenges and Opportunities • Objectives:
1. Gain greater confidence in leading an RI Community Meeting
2. Tips for engaging and retaining the newcomer
3. Learn strategies for dealing with challenging situations that can come up at your meeting
Presenters
Cliff Brown
Cliff Brown is from Los Angeles, California. Cliff went to his first Recovery International meeting in 1979 but
did not think Recovery was suited for him at the time. After a mental hospitalization in 1991, he was exposed
to it again but didn’t stay. Finally, in 1994, after three more mental hospitalizations for depression, Cliff came
back to RI and knew right away that this was something that might help him. Before Recovery, Cliff had a very
sporadic work life, but now he has been able to maintain a good average work life for many years. Cliff enjoys
inner reflection, gardening, weather, and moving his muscles at the gym. In addition, Cliff has participated in
12-step programs including Emotions Anonymous and Alanon. Cliff got married in 2002 for the first time at the age of 49,
showing him that finding a mate is not a hopeless cause for the person who has been saddled with difficult emotional challenges
for much of their adulthood.
Sandi Castro-Price
Sandi has been in Recovery since 1990’s. She grew up using RI method at home as her mother was leader
for ten years. She also was assistant leader at that time. She was able to go to leadership conference in 2013
in Chicago. She got inspiration to start her own RI-Discovery meeting in Englewood, CO. She started that in
December 2013. She has volunteered many places over the years. Recently, Sandi received the Presidential
Volunteer Service Award in 2013. Currently works for MCPN Metro Community Provider Network, a non-profit
organization supplies healthcare to low income clients. Her position is as an Administrative Assistant. Also
Sandi has taken on the role of Area Leader for COLO., WYO,N.M. She is a busy lady but still has time to stitch, play with her
dog, Nina, and spend time with her family.
Kathy Fosberg
I was born and raised in Omaha, Ne. I had an average childhood. I married quite young, 17, and at 23, in
1970, I was widowed and left with 2 small children. This is when I had my first breakdown. I sought help, but
no psychiatrist of counselor ever mentioned Recovery to me. I descended into a world of fears, phobias and
panic attacks, eventually becoming homebound, for ten years. I now realize I had PTSD, but I was labeled a
psycho-neurotic, depressive. I finally found Recovery in 1981. I was scanning the newspaper and there was
a letter in Ann Landers that could have been written by me. I looked in the phone book, found the number and
called. Recovery has totally changed my life. I became a Leader for the fist time in 1984, and have currently been a Leader
and Area Leader for the past 10 years. I also serve on the ASTT committee and offer Area Support for several states. I also do
Leaders calls once a month on the third Thursday at 1:00 CST. I am looking forward to the conference this October. Thompson Marron
Thompson has a certificate of completion for the Basic Level of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). The volunteer
work she has done from 1995-1998 at the American Friends Service Committee as an assistant to an advocate
for rights for Indigenous Peoples has provided her with experience that guides her to appreciate Dr. Low’s
work. She has been attending meetings since 2010 and has been an Assistant Leader for about a year. One
spot she likes is to predispose oneself to peace. The language of Recovery International helps her practice that
fear is a belief and beliefs can be changed. Through practicing Dr. Low’s method she is making progress in understanding
that the best feeling is that through endorsing of oneself then it is meaningful to begin to see others doing that for themselves
and learn to be present with one another. It is such a pleasure to be able to participate in a conference with the idea of
becoming cultured.
Noel Rosales
Growing up, my life had been centered around me ‘being seen but not heard’. My environment: very, very
quiet and lonely. Most of my memories are of depression and loneliness. As an adult, I could not hold down
a job for very long; and, I had a very hard time following through with projects, both in my personal and
business life. In the late 80’s I was in and out of psychiatric hospitals every 2 to 6 months. Since then, I
was determined to find a solution that would allow me to do, ‘everyday life’ without wanting to take my life.
Not only did I suffer from depression, I had such high anxiety and fear that it would trigger my obsessive/
compulsive behavior ending in the result of hostile anger towards my family. Then in November of 2011, I was arrested
for spousal and child abuse. Ironically, my attorney was the one who introduced me to Recovery International meetings. I
was terrified at my first meeting because I had searched high and low for literature, therapist and groups that would help
me with my erratic behavior. I knew that I was not a “bad” person; I just needed help. Well, during the reading of MHTWT,
I knew that I was going to be okay. Dr. Low’s words were exactly what I believed in...”There are no hopeless cases”. The past 2 years I have committed myself to ‘paying it forward’ by accepting positions as Group Leader, Sacramento Publicity
person, Sacramento Area telephone person and Panel Discussion when needed. My life with my family is much healthier, not
perfect but I’ve learned...that’s average. SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH GENERAL SESSION • MORNING
Storytelling – The Power In Your Story
Speakers
Paul Wesselmann, “The Ripples Guy”
Paul Wesselmann has spent two decades creating presentations for hundreds of organizations around North
America, helping individuals and teams increase their EFFECTIVENESS and ENJOYMENT in work and life. Paul
holds degrees in psychology and education which ensure his content has practical application. His adventures
as a radio talk show host and school mascot guarantee participants enjoy their time with Paul. Every Monday
he sends out a weekly inspirational email, RIPPLES, with over 30,000 subscribers. You can learn more about his
work at http://TheRipplesGuy.com and http://www.UnleashRipples.com.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH GENERAL SESSION • AFTERNOON
Storytelling – The Power In Your Story
Learning To Live Your Story
Speakers
Tony DiSigno
Tony Di Spigno is senior vice president of the Resource Development Group at Enterprise Community Partners,
Inc. He leads national fundraising and strategic resource development in support of Enterprise’s efforts to create
fit, affordable housing and thriving communities for low- and moderate-income families across the nation. He
brings more than 25 years of experience in tactical and strategic planning, systems analysis, and board and
partnership development to his role.
Before joining Enterprise in 2010, Tony was chief advancement officer for Outward Bound USA, where he created national
fundraising strategies and was responsible for reversing a downward trend in fundraising despite a particularly challenging
financial market. Prior to that, he was national vice president for resource development for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America,
where he led a highly successful fundraising team that increased individual giving from $5 million to $42 million in one year.
As senior vice president for resource development for Habitat for Humanity International, Tony built a brand new team that
successfully grew fundraising efforts to new levels. He has also served as vice president for university relations at the University
of Portland in Oregon and as executive director of Community Counseling Service Co., Inc., in New York City.
Tony received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame and a master of education in
business policy from the University of Portland. He has served as a pro bono consultant to many nonprofits.
Christine Lewis, Executive Director, Recovery International, Interview Moderator
Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Yantis, Communication Manager, Illinois Veterans Affairs
* Previously Listed in Program
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH BREAKOUT SESSSIONS
RI in The Digital Age • Objectives:
1. Understanding online SEARCH – How people FIND us
2. Keywords – the Language of the Internet
3. Social Media – What is it
4. Building our local community - Keeping in touch
Presenters
David Wiesner
I have been attending RI meetings for five years and now lead two groups in the San Francisco area. I
run a small business with my naturalized Japanese-American wife, to whom I have been married for
nearly 30 years. She works as a language interpreter. Our business supports Japanese professionals
in gathering information in North America and Europe. Our primary focus is arranging and coordinating
visits for Japanese research institutes to better understand policies and procedures, but we also do research.
I was a self-taught programmer and worked in the field for 11 years (before there was a World Wide Web.) I
am not only a RI apprentice but also a digital apprentice. I could have used RI back then. The workshop is about making sure
that RI can be found by people in today’s digital world.
The Power of Me and 3 … The Art of Telling your Story • Objectives:
1. Become empowered so you can share your story effectively
2. Learn to use your Story to advocate for and educate about RI
3. Turn your story into an opportunity to get others to join and support RI
Presenters
Judith Bakke
Judi’s diagnosis was depression with generalized anxiety and panic disorder. She heard about Recovery and
started going to several meetings a week. Her social anxiety and panic disorder made it difficult for her to
participate but reading the book, hearing how others got well and the social contact during mutual aid kept her
coming back. She improved and became a Group Leader. She currently leads the Sunday afternoon meeting
and functions as the San Diego Area Treasurer. She is so grateful to be a part of the Conference Committee and
help facilitate a conference session. Her fellow committee members and Recovery staff members have worked
hard to make this conference informative, inspiring and a motivating experience.
Lisa Chernick
Lisa Chernick is a passionate advocate on behalf of the aged, women and youth with a strong belief you have
to inspire to aspire through education, mentoring and volunteerism.
Lisa has demonstrated this through her positions at the National Alzheimer’s Association and Boys & Girls
Clubs of America, as well as her philanthropic activities. In 2011, she was invited to participate in the first
White House Entrepreneurship Summit sponsored by Rutgers University and hosted by Cory Booker, Mayor of
Newark, NJ. Her philanthropic involvement has also included the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Todd County
Citizens Against Drugs and Alcohol, Camphill Foundation and Boy Scouts of America-Long Prairie.
Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Our Lady of our Lake University, participated in Continuing
Education studies at Clemson University, DePaul University and Indiana University, Fundraising School.
Ron Cottle
The first two Recovery meetings Ron attended did not go very well. Ron swore he would never attend again. A
NAMI friend conspired with Ron’s wife, Lois and finally got him to Karen Allgood’s high-average meeting. After
attending multiple meetings a day in Arizona for 6 months, he started and has led the Orem, Utah Community
RI meeting for the past 10 years. He is an Assistant Area Leader in Area #172 (UT/AZ/WY). He volunteers
on the RI Marketing and Communication Committee where he focuses on the need to develop and maintain
strong professional relationships, develop new tools to “improve our ability to invite” others and professionals
to join us and to use Dr. Susan Pickett’s landmark research to build and expand membership. Ron has brought his groups to this
conference and this is his 5th Annual Leadership Conference. His favorite part of the conferences: sitting in the huge RI meetings
at the end of the day at Leadership Conference with Recovery-ites from around the world!
Community Outreach in Part Acts • Objectives:
1. Sharing our experiences in educating our communities using RI tools along the way
2. Giving examples of outreach to various agencies and groups including mental health professionals
3. Why spreading the good news about Recovery helps reduce stigma
4. Inspiring attendees to try one idea when they return home
Presenters
Gerry Halland
Gerry Halland became a member of Recovery International on May 7, 1966 in Detroit, MI. In 1969 she
became a Group Leader in Clausen, MI. In 1971 Gerry moved to Grand Rapids, MI where she then because an
Assistant Group Leader to a group there as well as volunteered as the Head of Marketing Outreach until 2010.
In 2009 Gerry retired from her career as a residential Real Estate Agent in Grand Rapids, MI and maintained
her role as a leader and marketing Recovery International in the Grand Rapids area. Gerry is now a very active
member of Area 180 and the Kent County Mental Health Department initiative. She came from a family of 8
kids in Cleveland, OH, and has been married to her husband, John Halland, for 50+ years. They have 4 children (2 girls and
2 boys) and now 9 grandchildren. Charlotte Moran
Charlotte uses RI readings, meetings, and tools every day. Favorite spottings are “Jump out of bed and do
things; and Command muscles.” Charlotte serves as a Recovery International Group Leader of Community and
telephone meetings, Montana District Leader, NW Area team, Program Committee, Area Support and Training
Committee. In 2010 Charlotte received the Kathy Garcia Award for innovative efforts in expanding RI method
in Montana. Charlotte along with Monique Casbeer introduced RI meetings at Western Montana Mental
Health Agency and Montana State Hospital. They are board members of an agency that brings mental health
community needs to legislative attention- Western Service Area Authority. These agency contacts have facilitated RI being
known in Montana as a respected community resource. Charlotte has 45 years; experience teaching children and adults
from all ethnic backgrounds including those with physical, mental and emotional challenges. Her Mental Health Healing
Arts certifications and studies include: Recovery from Psychosis: A Wellness Approach; Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy; Kripalu
Wellness Center programs; Mindfulness and Guided Imagery. Her current journey for balance includes family, friends, and a
nine month Spiritual Exercises for Everyday Life program.
Linda Stanton
Linda Stanton is a 9 year member of RI and is currently the Area Contact person for the Minnesota Area
Team; she is a former group leader and former chair of the ad hoc RI Advisory Committee. She was trained
in the RI Discovery method. Linda has had a career working full time in the human services field and is active
in her community. She is a member of her local County Advisory Committee on Mental Health among other
volunteer roles.
SPONSORS
Thank You to our Silver Level Sponsor
The Estate of Vivian Wickstrom
Thank You to our Bronze Level Sponsors
Anonymous
Christine & Kevin Lewis
Rudy Pruden
Area 25
Thank You to our Friends of RI Sponsors
Larry & Phyllis Berning
Sarah Grant Reid
Larry Kipperman
Dale Lombardo
John Rosenheim
Their generous donations have allowed 9 scholarship recipients
to attend this year’s Leadership Training Conference!
Thank you for allowing our leaders to continue to support other
individuals in their journey to mental health and
wellness through Recovery International.
RI R E C O V E R Y
I N T E R N AT I O N A L

2014 Leadership Training Conference

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