IT'S NEVER TO LATE TO CHANGE

Narcan Trainings-Narcan or naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan training teaches individuals how to reverse opioid overdoses. These trainings teach individuals how to recognize the signs of an overdose and administer Narcan effectively, potentially saving lives.  

Narcan is used to reverse the effects of opioid medicines temporarily, it will have no effect in people who are not taking opioid medicines. Always carry a nasal spray with you in case of an opioid overdose emergency.

Use Narcan as soon as possible if you or your caregiver think there are signs or symptoms of an opioid emergency, even if you are not sure because an opioid emergency can cause severe injury or death. Signs and symptoms of an opioid emergency may include:

• unusual sleepiness and you are not able to wake the person up with a loud voice or by rubbing firmly on the middle of their chest (sternum)
• breathing problems including slow or shallow breathing in a person who is difficult to wake up or who looks like they are not breathing.
• the pupil (black circle in the center of the colored part of the eye) is very small, sometimes called "pinpoint pupils," in someone difficult to awaken.

Non -Clinical therapy refers to therapeutic approaches that do not involve traditional clinical settings or licensed therapists. This could include support groups, peer counseling, or holistic healing practices like yoga or art therapy. Non-clinical work within mental well-being encompasses a broader array of activities and roles that contribute to mental wellness without typically involving the diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders. This can encompass preventive measures, supportive interventions, and the promotion of overall well-being. Non-clinical practitioners are often found working in settings like community centers, schools, rehabilitation facilities, or private practice. They may include art therapists, therapeutic art practitioners, life coaches, holistic counsellors, as well as meditation and mindfulness instructors, among others. 

The Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®) is a personalized wellness and recovery system born out of and rooted in the principle of self-determination. The WRAP® Seminar I training is a wellness and recovery approach that helps people to:

1. decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors
2. increase personal empowerment
3. improve quality of life
4. achieve their own life goals and dreams

Working with a WRAP® can help individuals to monitor uncomfortable and distressing feelings and behaviors and, through planned responses, reduce, modify, or eliminate those feelings. A WRAP® also includes plans for responses from others when an individual cannot make decisions, take care of him/herself, and/or keep him/herself safe.

If you are interested in becoming a North Carolina Peer Support Specialist, WRAP® Seminar 1 is considered an approved training for the purposes of obtaining the required additional 20 hours for certification or recertification.

Anger management programs are designed. To help individuals learn healthy ways to express and manage their Anger, often as a condition of a court order .These programs typically include education, counseling, and skill building exercises. 

Failing to manage your anger can lead to a variety of problems like saying things you regret, yelling at your kids, threatening your co-workers, sending rash emails, developing health problems, or even resorting to physical violence. But not all anger issues are that serious. Instead, your anger might involve wasting time thinking about upsetting events, getting frustrated in traffic, or venting about work.

Managing anger doesn't mean never getting angry. Instead, it involves learning how to recognize, cope with, and express your anger in healthy and productive ways. Anger management is a skill that everyone can learn. Even if you think you have your anger under control, there’s always room for improvement.

While anger itself isn't a mental illness, in some cases, anger can be connected to mood disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental health conditions.

Since unchecked anger can often lead to aggressive behavior, anger management uses various techniques to help a person cope with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a healthy and more productive way.

So, you may be wondering, How do I become less angry? While change may not happen overnight, there are plenty of strategies you can use to cope with your anger.

Court -ordered community service requires individuals to preform unpaid work for a specified number of hours as a penalty for legal offense. This could involve tasks like cleaning up public spaces, working at a food bank, or assisting with community events.

Anger Management Evaluations:

In the event you have been ordered to attend anger management and or mental health treatment , be assured that i am here to help with your evaluation. I understand that this can be an emotional time for you as well as for your family members. It is my goal to make this process as easy as possible for all of you through understanding and empathy.

This is a program to provide support and resources for adults who have lost custody of their children due to substance abuse issues .These programs often focus on addiction ,recovery, parenting skills, and rebuilding relationship with children and family members.