by Leslie Ocko | Mar 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
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by ffrblog | Nov 16, 2018 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Uncategorized
Being child 5 of 8 children meant while growing up, if I wanted something I had to speak up and act in my own behalf. If I wanted seconds at dinner not only did I have to make my intentions clear, I had to eat faster than my siblings. When I wanted new clothing and... 
by ffrblog | Nov 14, 2018 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Uncategorized
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT); in 12-step culture, these words are not welcomed in the rooms. Many people have had disheartening experiences that leave a not-so-friendly taste in their mouths. Those who identify with being in MAT are not considered to be in... 
by ffrblog | Nov 12, 2018 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Uncategorized
Early in recovery my family learned that if you wondered what I was thinking, just wait 15 seconds and I would tell them. This “filter off” approach was my first line of defense and served as a great antidote to the emotional stuffing that I had adopted as... 
by ffrblog | Oct 24, 2018 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Recovery Advocacy, Uncategorized
I began my second career life in the Recovery field in 2011 at an inpatient treatment center when my recovery from substances was 20 months old and my recovery from destructive relationship patterns was even younger. I entered this field out of a desire to continue to... by Leslie Ocko | Oct 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nevada Peer Leadership Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting July 31, 2017 Peer Council March 24, 2017 Meeting Notes Nevada Behavioral Health Association Peer Certification Board April 6, 2017 Board Notes Nevada Peer Leadership Advisory Committee Southern and Rural...