Kelly Pitocco joined WFS in the early 1990s and lives by the Statements in her daily life. She has had the honor of moderating meetings in the past and advocates for gender-responsive options for women in recovery. She has more than 35 years of experience working in treatment programs serving
Taryn Strong is a founder of SHE RECOVERS® Foundation – a nonprofit that connects, supports and empowers women of all ages(recovering in all areas of their lives) through its virtual platforms and in person community networks. Taryn is also a Recovery Coach, Herbalist and Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher. Taryn’s
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“When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover it’s bottomless.” Pema Chödrön “The people you will always remember are the ones who made you feel loved when you were at your lowest.” Brigitte Nicole “Some of you are unaware of just
Maggie Schoespski began her career as a financial advisor with Edward Jones in 2014 after serving in nonprofit management for 18 years. She holds a Masters Degree in Non Profit Management, as well as life insurance & securities licenses. Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook is an educational program that
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Maggy Sterner is a brand coach, elevator pitch coach, and business coach. She helps entrepreneurs connect with who they are and the gift they uniquely deliver. Maggy’s mission is that all people own and express their brilliance because the world can’t benefit from what it can’t see. Do you ever
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Carolyn Zahner, MSW, LISW, maintains a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio where she provides Integrative Psychotherapy and specializes in trauma healing. She has consulted in treatment programs, schools, churches, and other human service organizations in addition to providing her own workshops and retreats. Carolyn approaches healing from a systemic and
Read MoreWFS 2023 Conference Workshop – Intergenerational Trauma – Family Loyalty and Addiction
Sherry is a woman in recovery. Sherry attributes her success in recovery this past 15 years to Women for Sobriety (WFS) and combined deep personal work utilizing therapy and breathwork. In this session, we will acquaint ourselves with the Iceberg Theory of Addiction. We will explore and reflect on issues
Kelley Kitley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in the field. She owns Serendipitous Psychotherapy in Chicago. Kitley wanted to make a film with her actor husband, and they hired a production company to tell her story, a story similar to many
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Nadia Davis is the mother of three sons and is a writer, attorney, and kundalini yoga instructor. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in sociology, and Loyola Law School with a Juris Doctor. She has received numerous awards for her work improving the lives of others, including the John
“Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There’s going to be stress in life, but it’s your choice whether you let it affect you or not.” Valerie Bertinelli “If you learn to really sit with loneliness and embrace it for the gift that it is…an opportunity to
