4th Annual  ART OF RECOVERY EXPO 

Seminars, Workshops and Events   
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April 9—Phoenix—"Healing Through the Creative Process: Utilizing Art Therapy to Treat Addictions and Trauma," by Alisha Shelbourn, M.A., LPAT, 8 - 10 a.m. The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. Phoenix-Area Professionals’ Networking Breakfast. April 10– Tucson—"Healing Through the Creative Process: Utilizing Art Therapy to Treat Addictions and Trauma," by Alisha Shelbourn, M.A., LPAT, 8 - 10 a.m. Arizona Inn. Tucson-Area Professionals’ Networking Breakfast, presented by Sierra Tucson and Life Healing Center; 2.0 Contact Hours. $15 pre-registration fee. For information and registration to these events visit www.SierraTucson.com (Events, Prof. Events, Prof. Networking) or call 1-800-624-5858, Ext. 2132.

Anusara Yoga 101 @ YogaOasis Central—with Certified Anusara Teacher Elizabeth Little. Sat. and Sun., 2-4 pm. April 12-13, 26-27, & May 3-4. YogaOasis Central, 2631 N. Campbell Ave. between Grant and Glenn. Tucson. Cost: $120 or $25 per drop-in. 520-322-6142 to register. www.yogaoasis.com. An in-depth introduction to Anusara Yoga learning basic principles of alignment in basic hatha yoga postures, and more.

APRIL 12— 9:00 am to 12:00 pm —Grief Workshop for Surviving Spouses Workshop— "The Next Step" Beyond Surviving: When the Fog Has Lifted, an interactive workshop for surviving spouses. Topics of discussion include who you are as an individual now; how to go on and still honor your loved one; how life can be full again; these and many more questions will be addressed. Workshop is free at Hospice of Arizona, 2222 W. Northern Ave., Suite A100 , Phoenix. RSVP required. For more information, call Judy Peters at 602-589-2137.

APRIL 15—6:30-7:00 p.m. CRYSTAL DARKNESS— Watch the documentary on your local TV station. Phone lines open from 3-11:00 p.m.


April 15 and May 20, 6-7:30 pm. Free.The Wellness Community, 360 E. Palm Lane. RSVP only. Families with an adult with cancer and children ages 5-15 are invited to this unique Family Circle event. For more information contact The Wellness Community at 602-712-1006 or visit www.twccaz.org.


April 21 - Is Your Adolescent Driving You Crazy?Help is Available! Seminar For Parents of Adolescents. Information call 602-863-3939. Veritas Counseling Center 6:30–8:30 pm Deer Valley Community Center, 2001 W. Wahalla Lane, Room Phoenix, AZ 85027Free to FPOA Members  $25.00 Non-members Facilitated by Shannon K. Spellman, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC


APRIL 28—The Meadows presents—free lecture series:Spirituality Speaking: Trauma, Addiction, Recovery — 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Speaker: Kathleen Murphy, MA Chaparral Christian Church, 6451 East Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. For information or to RSVP call the Meadows at 800-420-1616.

May 15—4 to 7:30 p.m. MAGELLAN HOSTS PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
‘How Are We Doing’ Forum Reinforces Behavioral Health Provider’s Community Commitment. Mesa Convention Center , Building A - Superstition Ballroom. 263 N. Center St .Mesa. Magellan Health Services, the Regional Behavioral Healthcare Authority (RBHA) for Maricopa County, invites interested community members to attend. The quarterly forums are designed to provide updates of Magellan’s progress in Arizona and address community questions and concerns in an interactive setting. The open-house format reinforces Magellan’s commitment to a community driven model of behavioral health – fostering an environment of true collaboration, transparency and integrity. FREE and open to any interested residents. Translation services will be provided. www.magellanofaz.com
—ON-GOING SUPPORT—
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING IN MESA—Hospice of Arizona needs warm and caring people to share their time and hearts with terminally ill patients. Bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers needed. Volunteers spend time with patients in their homes, group homes or inpatient units, and provide socialization and companionship, bereavement and spiritual support. Free 3-session, certification training April 7, 9 & 11 from, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Merrill Gardens Mesa, 7231 E. Broadway, Mesa. For information, and to register call the Volunteer Department at 602-678-1313.
The Central Arizona Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) Chapter meets first Friday of the month for networking and continuing education. Meetings held at the Doubletree Inn at 44th Street and Van Buren from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Call 480-496-9760.
GET SPIRITUALLY FIT—Serenity Sunday meets Sunday mornings 10-11a.m. Scottsdale Ranch Community Center. 10585 N.100th St , Scottsdale (southeast corner of Shea and 100th St.). For information contact Randy Olson at 480-688-0213.
Phoenix area Hazelden Alumni & Friends Meeting—Meets first Wednesday of month. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Biltmore Park Office Building, 2701 E. Camelback, Suite 140. Contact Lloyd at 602-301-0029, email alumni@hazelden.org.
Sex and Love Addict Anonymous is a twelve step oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholic Anonymous. SLAA seeks a relationship with a higher power to counter the destructive consequences of one or more addictive behaviors related to sex addiction, love addiction, dependency on romantic attachments, emotional dependency and sexual and emotional anorexia. For meetings or to learn more about SLAA call 602-337-7117 visit www.slaa-arizona.org
Food Addicts Anonymous. A twelve step celebrating its 20th anniversary.There are no dues or fees for membership nor are we connected with any diet or weight loss programs. www.Foodaddictsanonymous.org
INTERVENTION: Learn about the gift of Intervention. Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Meet members of the Intervention Services of Arizona team and obtain information about Interventions conducted with love, care and concern. 6615 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100, Scottsdale. For information call 480-491-1554.
Intentional Consciousness Community—Gathering for diverse people first Sunday of month–3-5 p.m. By donation. Sitting in Spirit Meditation—Variety of formats include guest speakers, presentations, healing, special meditation. Wednesdays 6:30—8 p.m. Contact Dr. Dina Evan 602-997-1200.
Alcohol Recovery Solutions—On-going Substance Abuse group for adults. Not 12 step format. Mon., Wed., Thurs. 6pm-8pm. For those new to recovery and those looking for aftercare, relapse prevention support. 15215 S. 48th St., Suite 150. Ahwatukee/Phoenix. Gigi Veasey, 480-496-9760 or visit www.bigsteptorecovery.com.
At the Francisican Renewal Center: Divorce/Separation/Significant Relationship Endings—Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dealing with the pain of divorce, separation, ending of any significant relationship. Donations. Counseling Ministry, Judith McHale, MA, LPC and Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. Grief Support—Tues., 5:30-7:00 p.m. Families/Friends Dealing with Chemical Dependency. Learn how to rebuild, restore, recover and manage relationships with families and friends struggling with chemical dependency. Tues., 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Caroline Becker, MA, LISAC. 480-948-7460 x 133.
Sex and Love Addict Anonymous —12 step oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholic Anonymous. For meeting list or to learn more about SLAA contact 602-337-7117 or www.slaa-arizona.org
Depression/Anxiety Support. Help with issues surrounding everyday life. Tues., 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Franciscan Renewal Center—5802 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. 480-948-7460 x 133.
Bi-polar bears—Manic Depressive Support Group—Wed. 7-9:00 p.m.—St. Lukes Behavioral Health Services, 1800 E. Van Buren.
ANXIETY DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP—First,third Wednesday of month 7-8:30 p.m. at Life Care of Paradise Valley, 4065 E. Bell Road, Phoenix.
GAM-ANON Meetings: Sun. 7:30p.m. Desert Cross Lutheran Church, 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe. Mon. 7:30p.m., Cross in the Desert Church, 12835 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, Tues. 7:00pm, First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, Tues. 7:15pm.Desert Cross Lutheran Church —Education Building, 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe, Thurs. 7:30pm. Unity Church, 2740 E. Southern, Mesa.
DEBTORS ANONYMOUS—Meetings: Mon., 7-8 p.m., St. Phillip’s Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave., Palo Verde Room. Thurs. 6-7 pm, University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Room 2500 F. 520-570-7990, www.arizonada.org.
Sierra Tucson Alumni Support Group– Scottsdale 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month, 6-7 p.m. Tucson 2nd Sunday of month for dinner, 6:30 p.m. For information, www.SierraTucson.com (Alumni Resources, Alumni Support Groups) Tim McLeod at 1-866-638-1650.