Lecture Series: “Spirituality in Recovery”

Futures is a proud members of the Florida behavioral healthcare community committed to reducing the stigma surrounding addiction and its treatment. We invite you to join our lecture series to network, learn from innovative practitioners, and enjoy an afternoon of knowledge, inspiration, and camaraderie.

Presentation Overview

Increasing in popularity is the notion that if addiction is isolation than the opposite of addiction is connection. Connection can apply to one’s life in many ways but society predominately thinks of our outward connections with friends, family members, colleagues, and the people who we encounter every day. However, there is also a strong need to connect inwardly with oneself and our impact to the larger universe and meaning of life. When we discuss Spirituality in Recovery, we explore this idea of inward connection and how it can help develop the resilience needed to sustain recovery and good mental and physical health.

We will discuss and learn about topics involving:

• 1. Identify the difference between religion and spirituality.

• 2. Explain the effects of substance use disorders on spirituality.

• 3. Explain the benefits of spirituality in the grieving process.

               4. Identify the benefits of a spiritual practice.

We will also take this time to explore the spiritual journey and its connection to those grieving from someone lost to an overdose or attachment to an addiction. This epidemic has grown so much so there is no longer 6 degrees of separation between people who have experienced loss to addiction, or closely knows someone who has been impacted. We will discuss ways to support spiritual connection during the very vulnerable time of grief and how to help one discover the unyielding power we each possess.