Buckeye Recovery Network

Meet Tony - Primary Counselor Anthony Dippre is a Certified Addiction Counselor through the The Addiction Certification Broad of California (ACCBC/CAADE) in the state of California. Anthony obtained his education from Cypress College, Cypress Ca, He has provided assessment and counseling interventions at the IOP, PHP, and RTC levels of care. Anthony has served a diverse population of individuals including young adults struggling with co-occurring mental health, substance abuse disorders, prison populations and the criminal justice system. He aims to provide validation, acceptance, and constructive feedback to assist clients in establishing safe supports, setting, and maintaining boundaries, and pursuing their short- and long-term goals.

Meet Aubrey - Primary Therapist Aubrey Sexton is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She obtained her Undergraduate Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Aubrey has provided therapeutic services to individuals and families in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, residential... facilities, dual diagnosis facilities, eating recovery centers, and outpatient facilities. At Buckeye Recovery Network, Aubrey is a primary therapist who provides individual and group therapy for clients in our Intensive Outpatient Mental Health program. Aubrey uses a client centered approach to provide individualized care and support to guide clients on their journey through recovery. Aubrey believes in the value of connecting with individuals to ensure they feel seen, heard, and understood. As an empathetic therapist, she practices empowering clients through developing strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe therapeutic environment. She is an advocate for her clients and utilizes a collaborative approach to ensure quality care for everyone she works with. See more

Meet Adrian - Primary Counselor Adrian Lopez is a certified counselor with a BA in Psychology from National University. He has worked in many different areas of treatment with a variety of different populations over the past ten years. His knowledge of 12 step programs and substance abuse has led to years of sharing his deep passion to help clients face themselves. Utilizing techniques that contribute to a fresh, holistic approach to counseling has led Adrian to explore diff...erent ways to reach clients that struggle with acceptance of addiction. Adrian understands that treatment can be a scary place to confront one’s reality when it comes to substance abuse. By using out-of-the-box methods that break down barriers, he has been able to incorporate art and music into his treatment plans to aid clients in achieving their therapeutic goals. Adrian provides a safe and welcoming environment to help clients feel at ease as they explore their first steps into sobriety. Adrian prides himself on finding new ways to incorporate personal growth, as he is also going for his master’s degree soon.

Meet Felicia - Primary Counselor Felicia Sabrick is our Primary Women’s Counselor at Buckeye Recovery Network. Felicia has been with the company for over two years and completed her internship while attending school at CCAPP Academy for her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor accreditation. When she relocated to California from Pennsylvania, 7 years ago, Felicia had a desire to impact women to become the best versions of themselves through therapeutic counseling. Felicia is passionate about helping women transform their lives as well as motivating them to achieve greatness through recovery.

Meet Oliver - Primary Therapist Oliver J. De Castro is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of California. Oliver also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Minor concentrations in Theater, Mathematics, and Music while also a student-athlete. Oliver then pursued and achieved a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, has been in the field of mental health and substance abuse since 2016. Oliver was raised in the Dominican Republic during childhood, the...n moved the US in 2004 in New York City. Over the years, Oliver has worked with a variety of diverse populations, communities, and settings doing mental health work, including doing much with with children, families, couples, groups, and individuals struggling to achieve stability. Oliver’s overall mission statement is to dedicate his service to helping others live a more stable quality of life, and currently works at Buckeye Recovery Network to continue carrying out his mission. See more

"Happy New Year. Now What?" People couldn’t wait for 2020 to end with the hopes that 2021 is going to bring about something better. If you have subscribed to that line of thinking, we recommend you take a few minutes and watch this talk. In order for things to get better, YOU have to get better.... In order for things to change, YOU have to change. If you want to experience a better year in 2021, you must be able to answer the following: WHY is 2021 going to be different for you? HOW is 2021 going to be different for you? WHAT is going to be different about 2021 for you? WHEN will 2021 start to be different for you? Your diet is not only what you eat. It’s what you watch, what you listen to, what you read, the people you hang out around..be mindful of the things you put into your body emotionally, spiritually, and physically. If you want 2021 to be different, you must learn how to set unbreakable and impenetrable boundaries with your - time, physical body, emotions, thoughts, soul, and spirit. Participation and discussion is always welcomed and appreciated. I will do my best to provide live feedback and support. #NewYears #resolution #change #changeyourlife #recovery #sobriety #addiction #mentalhealth #FamilySupport #motivation #inspiration

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"How did it get so late so soon?" 2020 was an odd year to say the least. It felt like the concept of time did a magic trick on us. Did anyone else feel like somehow this year went by simultaneously really fast but super slow at the same time?

Watch this video if you plan on making any changes in the upcoming year. It will provide you the recipe for your success. In our final talk of 2020 we will use the acronym of "Change" and provide you the ingredients necessary to make the changes you want and need to make in the upcoming year. The ingredients outlined in this talk are the following :... C H A N G E C Courage: The ability to take action despite of fear C Commitment: The motivation to continue taking action AFTER the initial enthusiasm and excitement has worn off. C Compassion: We are often our own worst critics. Stop being so hard on yourself. H Honesty: Make sure your insides and outsides match. It is ok to feel sad, angry, overwhelmed, frustrated, etc. H - Help: Learn how to ask for help H Humility: When you start to make some progress, don’t forget where you came from A Accountability: We all need to be accountable to something or someone A Adaptability: Be prepared to make adjustments The Detour Tour A Acceptance: The most powerful tool in the toolbox. Learn to accept yourself exactly the way you are at each moment of the process N NO: You MUST learn to say No. Master the art of saying No G Goals: Watch our video titled 6 steps to riches It will outline how to establish goals. Remember if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. G Generosity: Give of what you have, even if it is not much. G- Gratitude: Gratitude that is not expressed, does not exist. Don’t be stingy with it. Share it. E- Everyday: Take actions that are in alignment and in the direction of your goals every day. Note: All of the ingredients listed above are required to make lasting changes in your life. Whenever you or others notice that you are losing progress towards making change, you will find that you are missing one, some, or all of the ingredients above. Any fool in the world can start something, but not many people finish what they start, let alone with integrity and all the way to completion..... Now the question is, how bad do you want it? #change #inspiration #motivation #goals #recovery #sobriety #personaldevelopment #transformation

Some people don’t do well in life because they major in minor things. This talk was inspired by Jim Rohn’s unique philosophy about work and life. Just like there are 4 seasons in nature, there are 4 lessons that are crucial to your life. By becoming aware of them, learning them, and applying them in your existence, there is no doubt that you will craft a very fulfilling life.... We are all recovering from something. The content of this talk has been adapted for the recovery process and it will cover the following: Major Lesson #1 - Learn how to handle the winters Not all winters are the same psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual, etc Major Lesson #2 - Learn how to take advantage of the spring After every dark night, there is a bright day Build a foundation for your sobriety Major Lesson #3 - Learn how to protect your crop in the summer Any time you want to quit, remember why you started Protect your recovery from internal and external intruders Major Lesson #4 Learn how to reap in the fall without complaint Take full responsibility for your crop Difference between fault and blame What lessons have you learned? Successes and failures Protect yourself for the winters of life It is Naive and irresponsible to think they aren’t coming. You can’t change the seasons, but you can change yourself. These lessons will help in the recovery process, maintaining, sobriety, and in all other areas of life. #mentalhealth #recovery #sobriety #inspiration #motivation #lifelessons #personaldevelopment

Dear Addict, This is a letter to you Screaming at god and friends that turn blue You are not invisible, at least not to me The fringes of this world that no one can see... Muting your dreams; while cranking agony to eleven The path to hell beginning at the gates of heaven.... Please visit the link below to read the entire poem. It is a powerful piece of literature that captures the essence of addiction and recovery unlike anything that you have read before.

There are some diseases that impact the physical organs and various systems of the human body, and then there are some diseases that impact our thoughts, emotions, and ultimately our behavior. This talk will explore the 7 diseases of attitude and how each of those diseases can negatively impact one’s life, inhibit our growth, and prevent us personal and professional development. These always start out with neglect which leads to infections and if not treated, will turn into... deadly diseases. *As always, I must give credit where credit is due. This talk was originally created and delivered masterfully by none other than my mentor the great Jim Rohn* The 7 diseases of attitude outlined in this talk are the following: 1) Indifference the mild approach to life 2) Indecision A state of mental paralysis 3) Doubt The worst form of doubt is self-doubt 4) Worry The silent killer 5) Over-caution The most unexpected disease of attitude 6) Pessimism Looking out the window at a beautiful sunset and seeing the dirt on the window 7) Complaining Absolutely deadly Homework Pick one area of your life that you are not thriving in or feeling empowered in? Identify which diseases or diseases of attitude that are negatively impacting you in that area? Write about it/talk about it/Process it with something or someone Make a commitment that for 7 days that you will take power back in that area Get into action today. Not tomorrow, not Monday, but now. o Now is the only time that truly exists.

Hi Buckeye Family My name is Abbey and I’m a brown chocolate lab. My favorite thing to do is to go on adventures with with my dad Joey Darby. We love to travel, explore, and discover new places together. Speaking of My dad, he is the Chief Marketting Officer at Buckeye Recovery Network. I don’t know what that means but I do know that a lot of people know my dad and my dad knows a lot of people. He has dedicated his life to building relationships with people and places that g...ive human beings the best chance to recover from their addictions. When my dad isn’t working you can find him hiking, swimming, biking, kayaking, playing music on his guitar or his didgeridoo.

This talk was originally created for the Aliso Niguel Boys Basketball team where Parham is committed to creating an environment in which student athletes can have access to the tools necessary to help them develop the skills needed to succeed on and off the basketball court. Parham has since taken this talk and shared it with various individuals in different settings from small and intimate groups, to large corporate training sessions with executives. It has been well recei...ved and inspired many to seek and find the characteristics of a champion within them that exist within us all. This talk starts out with the inspirational back story of how the original movie Rocky was created in the mid 1970’s. A truly one of a kind story that teaches us many valuable lessons. The talk will continue with the characteristics that create The Crown of Champions. C Commitment Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going. H Humility Never look down on anyone (including yourself) Unless you are helping them get back up A Accountability Take accountability as blaming is the water that dreams down in M Mental Focus Do you use your mind, or does your mind use you P Preparation You either spend your life preparing or repairing I Integrity The overnight success took 10 years to get there O Ownership Until you take ownership of your life you will always be chasing happiness N Nutrition What if it is not all genetics? S Sacrifice You cannot cross the ocean until you lose sight of the sand

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. Here’s to the possibilility that all human beings can change and evolve from their current labels and circumstances. Here’s to the possibility of human transformation

This talk was inspired by an article from Psychology Today. The original piece was written by Gustavo Razetti. We can all agree that changing is difficult. Anyone can start something but not many people finish what they start, let alone finish it with integrity and all the way through completion. The establishment, development, and maintenance of habits are often the difference maker in successful change. The 7 steps to create changes that will last that are outlined in thi...s talk are the following: Step 1: Own your Change Step 2: Upgrade your mindset, upgrade your habits Step 3: Go fast to go slow Step 4: Replace existing habits with new ones Step 5: Get an accountability partner Step 6: Design the right environment Step 7: One habit at a time The talk concludes with the following suggested homework assignment: What is 1 area in your life you want to make a change in? Identify who you are making that change for? Self? Others? own it Explore your mindset in that area how did you come to that mindset? How are you shaping it? What are you feeding it? Examine your current habits in that area Go slow to go fast Make Minimal Viable changes to create momentum aka The big Mo Immediately get accountable to someone get a partner Design your optimal environment for success Clear the clutter People, places, things One goal a at time Don’t move on or go to something else till you accomplish this goal What area in your life will you transform? If not now, when?

My name is Candy. People think I’m shy but I’m actually just super laid back. I like to chill. That’s my brother Little Monkey. Don’t let him fool you with his sleeping, he is always up to no good. We live the life of luxury. Our cat dad is James Shand aka Stan Lee (we are certain that they are brothers) He has been sober for 84 cat years. That’s 17 years for you humans who struggle with math. Our dad is a primary counselor at Buckeye Recovery Network. He has dedicated his life to helping those who struggle with alcoholism and drug addiction. When he isn’t at Buckeye you will find him dressed up at a podium speaking at meetings, working with sponsees, watching the latest Marvel movies, or cuddled up with us watching his Rams play on sundays.

The original content of this talk has been slightly adapted through the use of personal experiences and stories, however all of the credit for this talk goes to Jim Rohn, who has inspired millions of people just like Parham all around the world to transform through the power of personal development. Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the power of emotions, human beings can perform the most heroic (as well as barbaric) acts. Which emotions cause people to ...act? There are four basic ones; each, or a combination of several, can trigger the most incredible activity. The day that you allow these emotions to fuel your desire is the day you'll turn your life around. 1) DISGUST - One does not usually equate the word "disgust" with positive action. And yet properly channeled, disgust can change a person's life. The person who feels disgusted has reached a point of no return. He or she is ready to throw down the gauntlet at life and say, "I've had it!" 2) DESIRE - How does one gain desire? I don't think I can answer this directly because there are many ways. But I do know two things about desire: a. It comes from the inside not the outside. b. It can be triggered by outside forces. Almost anything can trigger desire. It's a matter of timing as much as preparation. It might be a song that tugs at the heart. It might be a memorable sermon. It might be a movie, a conversation with a friend, a confrontation with the enemy, or a bitter experience. Even a book or an article such as this one can trigger the inner mechanism that will make some people say, "I want it now!" 3) DECISION - Most of us need to be pushed to the wall to make decisions. And once we reach this point, we have to deal with the conflicting emotions that come with making them. We have reached a fork in the road. Now this fork can be a two-prong, three-prong, or even a four-prong fork. No wonder that decision-making can create knots in stomachs, keep us awake in the middle of the night, or make us break out in a cold sweat. 4) RESOLVE - Resolve says, "I will." These two words are among the most potent in the English language. I WILL. Benjamin Disraeli, the great British statesman, once said, "Nothing can resist a human will that will stake even its existence on the extent of its purpose." In other words, when someone resolves to "do or die," nothing can stop him There is a vital lesson in this. Ask yourself, "How long am I going to work to make my dreams come true?" I suggest you answer, "As long as it takes." That's what these four emotions are all about.

Hi my name is Mamba and I’m 10 years old. I have been told that I am the sweetest girl in the whole world. Yes the whole world. My favorite thing to do is jump in the pool, swim some laps, and lounge in the sun. My dad is Michael Agnew . He is the strongest human that I know and I know a lot of humans. A few months ago I over heard a couple of his co-workers talking and they said that Buckeye Recovery Network would not be where It is without my dad and all the work he has d...one over the past 7 years. That made me feel good. My mom is Maddy. She doesn’t work for Buckeye but she is the glue that holds our family together. If you don’t believe in unconditional love then you have to meet my mom. She will prove you wrong and show you that it’s real. These days my dad works as the Director of Alumni Services for Buckeye Recovery Network. If you are an alumni of the program, my dad is probably going to call you to check up on on you. Make sure pick up the phone, call him back, or send him a message. You can tell him Mamba sent you

Anytime you want to quit, remember why you started. What was your "why" for getting sober? What is your "why" for staying sober?

Have you ever seen an episode of CSI? The show always starts off with a murder that has occurred. Through the process of the show the investigators gather evidence, DNA, fingerprints, create a timeline, identify suspects, establish motives, and figure out who committed the crime. If we created a show on the topic of success and how someone becomes successful, we would quickly realize that success also leaves clues. This talk was inspired by teachings from Rob Bell, Jim Rohn,... and Anthony Robbins. It provides 10 clues that successful individuals provide us, that create a blueprint for success. The 10 clues covered in the talk are the following: 1) Finding purpose: Different outlook on the word religion to re-bind or re-connect 2) Self-Confidence: Not neglecting the small daily disciplines 3) Enthusiasm: You can’t just rely on the rain to water your garden 4) Expertise Develop your skills as an expert 5) Preparation: Life seemingly does not waste success on the unprepared 6) Sense of responsibility: I am the person responsible. 7) Image: How to present yourself to self and others (talk, walk, act, etc) 8) Character: Becoming a person of high value 9) Self-Discipline: Doing what you know you need to do, even when you don’t want to do it 10) Extraordinary: The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is doing a little bit extra Now that you have been provided the clues for to success, what are you going to do about it?

Hi! My name is Ducky AKA Duck Duck. I am an eighteen month old golden doodle. My most favorite activity by far is following my parents around the house at an unreasonably close proximity. I also love playing with my best friend Newton and napping HARD. My mom is Vanessa Wells . Everyone just calls her Ness. She is the unofficial mom/mentor for all the Ladies at the Chadwick House Sober Living. My mom is the most loving, compassionate, and caring mom a puppy could ask for. S...he cares about the women in recovery almost as much as she cares about me and trust me that’s a whole lot. My dad is Matt Keogh and he is the Director of Admissions at Buckeye Recovery Network. At first I thought he loves his phone more than he loves me. He’s always on his phone talking to strangers he has never met. Now I know that he only does that because he knows who those strangers can one day become, if they had the chance to find recovery and get sober. p.s. my dads smile is nicer/prettier than your dads smile. #goldendoodle #soberlife #puppylove

For things to change, you have to change. For things to get better, you have to get better. For things to improve, you have to improve. When you grow, everything in your life grows with you. Jim Rohn This talk is intended to help you gain a deeper understanding towards the concept of personal development. Parham has created/provided an acronym using the word Development that will be used to highlight the characteristics required for change, improvement, growth, and ulti...mately transformation. D Decide: Breaking down the word decide. Understanding the power of killing off other options. E Eagerness: Remember what it was like to be so excited that for something the next day that you couldn’t sleep? V Values: Values are like fingerprints, everyone’s are different, but you leave them on everything that you do. E Everyday: People overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a year. L Lifestyle: Your new life will cost you your old life. Are you ready to give up who and what you are for who and what you want to be? O: Overcoming your limiting beliefs: Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you ought to be? Overcome your limiting beliefs by taking massive actions. P: Power of planning If you fail to prepare then prepare to fail. M: Mindset we are not responsible for the world that created our minds, but we are responsible for the mind that creates our world. E: Expectations It is the root of all heartbreak N: NO The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people have learned to say no to almost everything T: Together If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.’ #personaldevelopment #motivational #inspiration #transformation #change #recovery #positivity

Hi my name is Chloe and that’s my little brother Max. We love posing for the camera and being petted, but you gotta be careful for Max because he will lull you in and scratch the heck out of you. We live with Austin Weisz and his dad Richard Patrick Weisz. Rick is a great cat dad to us and an even better father to Austin. He has also been clean and sober for over 72 cat years (14 human years). We think that’s pretty cool. He has been with the company since the beginning and is currently their Director of Utilization Review. That’s just fancy name for someone who is on the phone all day fighting with insurance companies to get the clients at Buckeye the help they need to recover.

No matter how much 2020 is trying to prove otherwise. it is important take a moment, pause, and acknowledge the following - Today we don't have bad days. Only have good days and better days. When we close our eyes and take a walk down memory lane to a time we were getting high and trying to get by. THOSE were bad days. ... Everything else these days is just good and better. #sobriety #recovery #perspective #gratitude