So, a person gets Sober (addiction), Safe (trauma), and/or Stable (mental ills), and what happens next? Someone, usually a counselor in a treatment setting, steps up and says “I am with you in this and you can do it. We will walk together in this process and see it through”. Encouragement is given. Clear, focused feedback is provided. A needed pat on the back, a hug, a smile, positive regard, all in the name of Love. We realized back in the 80’s that we only wanted counselors on our staff who could honestly and genuinely serve in the most Loving way. We Love them until they can Love themselves. We celebrate their successes. We see them recover.
John Baldasare
John has a bachelors degree in Sociology and a masters degree in mental health counseling from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
His 40 years professional experience in addictions and mental health programs includes roles of Therapist, Director, CEO, and Consultant in a variety of settings around the United States. He currently works as an independent contract consultant to treatment centers and related programs. He also does public speaking for advocacy groups, civic clubs, treatment programs, and schools.
Knowing Affliction and Doing Recovery
