ALLWELL Consulting

05/21/2025

🗣️ New Peers in the Know Training: Peer Support Storytelling — Knowing When and How to Share

Telling your story is powerful. But in peer support, how and when you share can make all the difference.

Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, June 12 at 1 PM ET to explore:

- The difference between a recovery story and an illness story

- How to decide when and where to share your lived experience

- What to do if you’ve shared too much

- Ways to use storytelling as a healing tool—not just self-expression

Led by Brandon Banks, APSS & CPRP, this session is perfect for peer support specialists, supervisors, and anyone using lived experience to support others.

📅 June 12, 2025
🕐 1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT
🎓 Earn 1 Continuing Ed Hour
🤟 ASL interpretation provided

Register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KsdHj2uGS0Kmyvyj0Eq3Wg

Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Sharing a personal story can be one of the most powerful tools in peer support—if used intentionally. But how do you know when a story supports recovery, and when it might be too much? Knowing when and how to share is just as important as the story itself. This webinar will explore the difference ...

03/25/2025

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month 💚

You're not alone. Whether you're seeking support, trying to understand your feelings, or wanting to help someone else, there are resources available. Take a moment to explore harm minimization strategies and find practical ways to cope: https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/pages/faqs/category/harm-minimisation

Talking about self-harm can feel heavy, but breaking the silence helps reduce stigma and opens the door to healing. 💚 You matter. Your feelings are valid. Let’s support each other through this journey.

03/24/2025

📣 Calling All Presenters! 📣
Peer Pathways 2025 is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and we want YOU to be part of it! If you have insights, experiences, or expertise to share on "Staying Peer in an Expanding Workforce," apply now to be a presenter.

📅 Event Dates: August 13-14, 2025
📍 Location: Lynnwood Convention Center
⏳ Application Deadline: April 7th

Submit your presentation proposal today at PeerPathways.net!

03/24/2025

The biggest peer support conference in Washington is back! 🎉 Peer Pathways 2025 is happening August 13-14 at the Lynnwood Convention Center—mark your calendars!

This year’s theme: "Staying Peer in an Expanding Workforce" celebrates 10 years of Peer Pathways, bringing together peer supporters, advocates, and community leaders. More details here: https://www.peerpathways.net/

01/13/2025

These are fantastic tips!

They’re surprising, and surprisingly effective. And they’ll help you feel better every single day.

12/31/2024

24 and trying to outrun Schizophrenia

Early intervention tries to rein in psychotic disorders before they can ruin young lives. For Kevin Lopez, everything is on the line.

12/28/2024

Join us tomorrow for the second session of the Holiday Hope Speaker Series, a virtual event designed to inspire, uplift, and connect.

🎙️ What to Expect:

Seven incredible speakers sharing 10-minute stories and strategies for hope and resilience.
A welcoming, judgment-free space to find inspiration and support during the holidays.
Practical tools for navigating the season with confidence and purpose.

📅 When: Sunday, December 29, 2024
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
📍 Where: Online via Zoom
🔗 Join Us Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83841986667

💡 Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for anyone feeling stressed or overwhelmed during the holidays, looking to create meaningful traditions, or seeking connection and community.

🌟 Tomorrow’s Speakers:

Kate: Resilience: Slow, Silent, and Powerful
Roslynn: Holiday Inspiration
Brandon: Resilience, Persistence, and Patience
Laurel: Volunteering Through the Holidays
Amabel: Creating New Traditions Through Embodiment
Jennifer: Thriving Through Recovery: Advocacy and Wellness
Cathy: Turning Grief Into Positive Change
Let’s navigate this season together with hope and purpose. 💜

12/22/2024

Here is the zoom link for Holiday Hope this morning! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84747324399

🎉✨ Get ready to unwrap inspiration! 🎁 Our Holiday Hope Speaker Series is just around the corner, and we've got a lineup that’s sure to light up your spirit! 🌟 From heartwarming stories to transformative ideas, our talented speakers will take you on a journey of hope and joy. Can't wait to share these incredible moments with you all! Stay tuned for a celebration of wisdom and wonder! 🌈💫

Link to RSVP: https://www.allwellconsulting.com/event-details/holiday-hope-speaker-series-2024-12-22-10-00

11/25/2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/health/alcohol-deaths-americans.html?unlocked_article_code=1.cE4.rnmQ.xKItz_r_gKDt

Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.

10/31/2024

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/what-a-teen-recovering-from-addiction-wants-you-to-know/

There is no silver bullet for the fentanyl epidemic, but schools need to play a larger role in supporting students in use, and in recovery, Ella Hurtado writes.

10/02/2024

🎉 FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 🎉

For Parents/Caregivers, Adults in Recovery, System Partners, and Youth/Young Adults (Ages 16-22) who live within the Great Rivers FYSPRT Region (Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Cowlitz Counties).

📅 Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13
🕘 9 AM - 4:30 PM (both days)
📍 Great Rivers BHASO - 1727 Kresky Ave, Centralia, WA 98531 (in the strip mall)

Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?
Are you tired of feeling like the token family or youth representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?

So many times, we find ourselves in committees or meetings but aren’t sure what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will give you new tools (or strengthen current ones) to help you navigate decision-making groups confidently!

💡 What You’ll Gain:

-Strategies to confidently and actively participate
-An understanding of how decision-making groups function
-Tools to use your lived experience to drive positive change
-This is a National Curriculum designed to empower you with the skills to make a real impact!

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9WRKdb7RTqssPjXjVkVOPJfnYg36YneMSI2XB_Pfv_I-Q-Q/viewform

06/07/2024

📢📰 Check out this thought-provoking article from The New York Times on harm reduction in Miami! It dives into the complexities of drug use and the innovative strategies being implemented to save lives and promote public health. At ALLWELL Consulting, we're committed to supporting evidence-based approaches that make a real difference. Let's keep the conversation going on how we can create safer, healthier communities. 🌍💬

Read more:

How harm reduction can work in a red state.