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At the intersection of science & kindness | Helping the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use
Joined November 2017
Our co-founders, @CWilkensPhD and @JFootePhD were so thrilled to be on the season finale of the @AMERSA_tweets podcast, Stigma and Substance Use. Check out their episode here:
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Podcast Episode · AMERSA Talks · 07/17/2025 · 50m
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RT @AMERSA_tweets: 🎧 The season finale of AMERA's series, Stigma and Substance Use is out now- Stigmatized by Association: Impact of SUD an….
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RT @AMERSA_tweets: Final chance to register for AMERSA’s July 16 live discussion about Teetotal Initiative: 🎙️ Snea….
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Our co-founder @JFootePhD will be presenting with ITC trainer Cordelia Kraus at #ACBSWC25! Stop by their workshop on Friday to learn more about the Invitation to Change approach and how to help families impacted by a loved one's substance use.
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So happy to be at the AFINet conference and to get to meet luminary in our field Jim Orford! @JFootePhD and Dr Ken Carpenter to present later today.
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RT @ally_foundation: “I have no doubt that what we’ve achieved here will have a ripple effect for generations.” — Jarell Myers. This isn’t….
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The ITC trainers (standing), teaching communication skills from the Invitation to Change to teachers from Uganda. They arrived excited and nervous for this live training practice… and left EMPOWERED!!! @ally_foundation
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Midway through the Invitation to Change for Helping Families Training in Uganda—These soon-to-be trainers are thoughtful, passionate, and committed to helping their communities. We are so incredibly grateful to be here with them! #TrainingTogether #stayingconnected
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So happy to be collaborating on this incredible initiative!.
Only 4 days to go! On April 14th, we kick off an empowering ToT program at Kampala Serena Hotel! 🇺🇬. Certified Group leaders in ITC of @cmc_ffc from Uganda, Kenya 🇰🇪 & Zambia 🇿🇲will now become Trainers to scale up support for families facing SuDs & Mental Health challenges. 💪🏾
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In tough times, self-care can seem even harder to achieve. Barb Klein from Inspired Possibility helps us rethink self-care and develop a healthier, more sustainable relationship with it.
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RT @ally_foundation: Over 100 individuals in Zambia have been trained in the Invitation to Change (ITC) Approach, empowering families, prof….
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Our NYS support & skills groups for families facing addiction are starting again—come to our info session and learn more about what makes the Invitation to Change different! Open to NYS residents only:
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Learn more about the Invitation to Change Approach and about our support and skills groups. This info session is for our Upstate NY group.
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Our own @JFootePhD and @CWilkensPhD had a wonderful time speaking at the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference in Charleston!
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Join our upcoming ITC Lunchtime Series for 11 weeks of discussion, support, and skills learning based in the Invitation to Change Approach!. Register or learn more with the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!
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For another deep dive on trauma and substance use, also check out this recent talk from @JFootePhD .
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Our co-founder, @CWilkensPhD, was recently on the Zac Clark show! Watch the full episode to hear Carrie discuss substance use, trauma, and how families can help.
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Can't make the talk? Register and we will send you a zoom recording!
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Spots are still available! Want to learn more about skills groups for family members who have a loved one struggling with substances? Join us on zoom, April 23rd at 7:30 pm:
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Last night our Co-Founder, @JFootePhD, spoke on a panel with Collin Woods (Berkshire Transition Network and @commoncollab1) and Jovanina Pagano at Cannabis: A Family Conversation in Great Barrington. Thank you Railroad Street Youth Project for hosting this great event!
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