This episode is about the Guiding Principles of Healing, Growth and Recovery, a method created by Rev. Marc Baisden.
He talks about hope, self-determination, individuals' unique needs, strengths, preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds - including trauma experiences –, as aspects to be considered in the Healing, Growth and Recovery process.
Rev. Marc’s approach is holistic and includes support through relationships, small groups, and social networks. He says that these important factors in the recovery process that can offer hope and encouragement along with strategies and resources for change.
Rev. Marc Baisden is a Minister and Therapist who lives with his family in Alaska.
He believes that health providers are not "change agents" or are there, to change anyone. But rather, to provide an environment for the change that people want to make.
As a Minister and Therapist, Rev. Marc has seen many individuals, families, communities, and churches struggle with Emotional and Relational Distress and Addiction.
Rev. Marc works in Institutions, Hospitals, Community Centers, Native Villages and Reservations, Schools and in Front Rooms.
“As a Minister and Therapist, I have seen so many individuals, families, communities, agencies, and churches struggle with Emotional Instability/Distress, Relational Distress, and Addictions. The calling that guides me, is to serve people no matter where they are or are at. Through that calling, I have been able to work in Institutions, hospitals, community centers, native villages and reservations, schools and in front rooms/kitchens. It is a joy for me to serve others and it is what we are called to do.”
