As Wisconsin continues investing in the peer workforce, I believe we need to pay close attention not only to how many peer positions, trainings, and programs are being created, but to where the funding, authority, infrastructure, and decision-making power are going.

I can identify a pattern, figure out where it came from, build a lovely little conceptual framework around it, and call that processing. 

Recovery coaching has made it harder for me to pretend that's always the same thing as healing. 

Even as a new provider, she has already stepped up to prepare for facilitating SMART Recovery groups here at At The Roots, showing dedication, compassion, and leadership from the start. We are so excited to have her here and look forward to the impact she will continue to make for our community.

It doesn’t change what happened to you, but it might change how it lives in your body and transform something that feels heavy and shameful into something bearable. And for me it makes me think, See? I’m not crazy! They’ve felt it too.

Karina brings fresh ideas, great energy, and a creative edge (she even plays guitar!) Read on to find out more about Karina…

The way I thought he had been here from the start makes me think that he has brought many years of support work with him, and we are so grateful for the experience and expertise he brings to the team. Here’s some more about Jason in his own words:

While it can be a valuable tool for someone that needs a little help in remembering how to listen, it can also feel intimidating and challenging, both for the speaker and the listener…

Katherine has been a valued provider with At The Roots for more than a year, but her connection to us goes back even further…

Karsten has been a Peer Mentor with At The Roots for a short time, but his laid-back energy and ability to roll with the punches immediately made him a natural fit…

Jaz is one of our more elusive providers. Because of his busy schedule, we don’t see him around very much, but he’s always behind the scenes effortlessly doing amazing things…