The Center for Trait-Based Transformation

I'm pleased to share some BIG NEWS!!🔥🎉

Optimal Living Services in Lexington, KY will be implementing the Trait-Based Model of Recovery for all their clients starting next month!! 💥

It is an honor to partner with this innovative and effective organization in helping them to carry out their mission of empowering their clients with the skills needed to be successful in life.

OLS will soon be helping their clients discover how they can 'Start from Strength!' across their 16 sober-living communities, through individual and group counseling, and as well through their peer support services!!

Thank you, Optimal Living Services, for allowing the The Center for Trait-Based Transformation to serve alongside you in helping many others experience positive and lasting life-transformation!

Today, we started 3 groups of clients through the Trait-Based Model of Recovery at 3 different locations in Kentucky, at 3 different levels of care.

RRJ Solutions, Kentucky Phoenix Project, and Isaiah House will facilitate Trait-Based across residential, outpatient, and sober-living communities.

This now means Trait-Based is in all the above-mentioned settings, plus drug courts, jails, private practice, online aftercare support, and will soon be introduced in schools this fall.

All this in the first year of the launch of the Center for Trait-Based Transformation! 🔥🙏

It takes all kinds of tools, and not one tool fits everybody, but the Trait-Based approach sure is connecting to a whole heck of a lot of people. And it’s making a big-time difference.

Thank you to those that have allowed us to be on this journey with you.

Through establishing and maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing built upon inner balance and self-awareness, we can harvest these superpowers known as traits within us to live as our authentic selves, lives of dignity, hope, purpose, and freedom.

Visit www.StartfromStrength to learn how you can join the movement!

‘Prevention programs that today’s leading experts say show the most promise teach kids how to manage their emotions, communicate with others, be resilient, and build healthy relationships.’

What does the Trait-Based Model of Prevention deliver? All of the above. 💯🔥💪

Officials Agree: Use Settlement Funds to Curb Youth Addiction. But the ‘How’ Gets Hairy. - KFF Health News Parents, educators, and elected officials agree that investing in school-based prevention efforts could help curb the rising rate of youth drug overdoses. The well-known D.A.R.E. program is one likely choice, but its effectiveness is in question.

We are here in Cincinnati, Ohio presenting the Trait-Based Model of Prevention!

The Victory Over Violence Conference addresses the safety and well-being of the whole child in the school and community by addressing social and emotional development issues and family engagement.

It is our desire that through this presentation, we can show how starting from strength instills worth and value in the lives of each student! We believe that by empowering the individual and highlighting their inherent strengths, students will be able to TRULY say no to substances and look inside for the fulfillment they seek.

This model will not only provide methods and strategies to prevent substance use but essential skills that will help students succeed in EVERY area of life!

Let’s do this! 💪🏼 🤩

Excited to be working with a NEW partner…Kentucky Phoenix Project! Check out what they’re saying about the Trait-Based Model of Recovery!

“We are proud to be an approved provider of the Trait-Based Model of Recovery! At Kentucky Phoenix Project, we are now offering Dr. Jason Roop's innovative curriculum and program through the The Center for Trait-Based Transformation. This strengths-based approach empowers individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) by harnessing their inherent traits for positive personal and social transformation.”

Learn more about this groundbreaking model and how it can help you or your loved ones achieve lasting recovery from the comfort of home. 🌐💪

➡️ Read the full article: https://www.kyphoenixproject.org/2024/06/18/trait-based-recovery-online/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0_R4uBYefBgRFqeu9l1kLQZIr73tgPqdp0jygib5_92WCHUau2sLNWTI4_aem_n5mcsAmBRbbvEoX15-T9jg

Stay tuned for our upcoming announcement on registration for our first online cohort! 🎉

Join us on this transformative journey and discover the power of starting from strength! 💙

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Big News Announcement!!! 👏🏻🔥💥

The Albuquerque, New Mexico 2nd District Attorney’s office just renewed their contract with the Center for Trait-Based Transformation!!

Not only did they renew, they plan to send 3 times as many clients through Trait-Based as part of their Pretrial Diversion Program over the next year!!!!

This is validation that the Trait-Based approach is effective and transformative. Starting from Strength truly does change the game. It mitigates shame and isolation while delivering dignity, self-respect, hope and purpose for the recovery journey!

Trait-Based is headed to the Empire State!

We are excited to announce a partnership between the Center for Trait-Based Transformation and Creative Restorations, INC., in Buffalo, New York!

Creative Restorations is the only peer founded and operated agency in the state of New York, and focuses on harm reduction, community engagement, life and recovery coaching, and a comprehensive re-entry initiative for justice-involved individuals.

This nonprofit foundation provides quality, person centered care for those struggling with addiction and mental health, and they will be offering the Trait-Based Model of Recovery to their clients and those in local jails and prisons!!

The message of empowering others to Start from Strength is spreading! We're so thankful for our partners and their courage to be innovative and on the cutting-edge of approaches to addiction recovery!

It's an honor to partner with such an innovative and motivated organization that will be offering the Trait-Based Model of Recovery to their clients across various sectors, helping people experience positive transformation through starting from strength!

Thank you, Winds of Change Counseling Services, for your support and leadership in making a very real difference in the life of others. We’re glad to be on this journey with you!

Help us congratulate our newest Trait-Based graduates!! 🔥👏🏻

These men successfully completed the Trait-Based Model of Recovery program at Isaiah House Treatment Center.

They now are official ambassadors for Starting from Strength!! 💪

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, also known as ‘Freedom Day’ or ‘Emancipation Day’, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Let's take this opportunity to reflect on our shared history, honor the resilience of Black Americans, and continue our journey towards a more just and equitable society.

Clinicians love what the Trait-Based Model of Recovery delivers!

Here’s a quote from one of our clinical facilitators at a Kentucky-based treatment center:

“I truly believe in the Trait-Based Model of Recovery approach! I feel God's presence in your program! I love the positivity and life changing potential, in Trait-Based!”

- Mary Lynn Bailey, M.Ed., NCC, LPCC-S

Let's retire the harmful phrase 'once an addict, always an addict' and instead embrace a more compassionate and supportive approach that recognizes the capacity for positive change and personal growth. Let’s celebrate successes, support ongoing journeys, and choose words that empower and inspire hope!

Language matters. Certain phrases can perpetuate stigma, undermine progress, and impact self-esteem. Recovery is a journey of growth, resilience, and transformation.

Let's focus on empowering those in recovery. Celebrate their achievements, support their continued journey, and use language that uplifts and encourages. Together, we can create a more compassionate and supportive environment for everyone.

Referring to someone as just an “addict" never tells an accurate story.

We are proud to announce our partnership with All Together Recovery! This innovative and cutting-edge organization will open its doors this fall in Danville, KY. ATR will help people discover and develop their strengths while delivery positive and lasting life transformation!

Check out our newest Trait-Based graduates!!! This makes our 6th graduating class!

These ladies have accomplished an incredible goal, as they are now brand ambassadors for Starting from Strength!!

Several have shared how Trait-Based has been an incredible eye-opener for them and how it has helped keep them sober through understanding who they really are and learning how to use their traits to avoid relapse.

This is a beautiful group of graduates, and it’s an honor to be on this journey of transformation with them.

We are excited to announce 4 more partnerships in Kentucky that will soon be launching the Trait-Based Model of Recovery!!

Operation Unite has approved the Trait-Based curriculum for use by organizations in their network! We will also soon be rolling out Trait-Based at RRJ Solutions, Winds of Change, and the Kentucky Phoenix Project!

We are so thankful to come alongside these organizations and help many others experience positive and lasting life transformation!

If you are a Kentucky resident we encourage you to look to these organizations, as well as Sparc Recovery and Isaiah House, as official providers of Trait-Based recovery!

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Representing Trait-based Model of Recovery West Coast style! 🌴🥵😍

Here’s what we’ve been up to at The Center for Trait-Based Transformation! Looking forward to continuing this amazing work and grateful for the support and encouragement we’ve received this past year!

The Center for Trait-Based Transformation will be rolling out a monthly newsletter. Please click the link below to see our very first one for the month of May, and be sure to sign up to receive yours each month!

🎉 May's Trait-Based Transformation Newsletter!

An estimated 42% of Americans know someone who has fatally overdosed on Fentanyl! One time is all it takes. Become aware and stay safe!

The Trait-Based Model of Recovery is making waves among recent graduates, and we're thrilled to see the positive impact it's having on our clients' lives! By focusing on strengths instead of problems, we're seeing amazing transformations take place. Our clients are discovering their purpose and realizing that they are valuable treasures, not just problems to be solved. We're proud to be a part of this journey towards healing and growth.

Check out our newest Trait-Based graduates!!!

These six ladies have accomplished an incredible goal, as they are now brand ambassadors for Starting from Strength!!

Several have shared how Trait-Based has been an incredible eye-opener for them and how it has helped keep them sober through understanding who they really are and learning how to use their traits to avoid relapse.

This is a beautiful group of graduates, and it’s an honor to be on this journey of transformation with them.

Don’t wait to reach out for help! You don’t have to be at “rock bottom!”
If you feel you’re struggling, get help NOW!

A relapse happens in your mind WAY before you actually touch a drug or drink! Be vigilant, self-aware and stop it in its tracks!

Know how to use your traits!

The lines between empathy and codependency are blurred for many of us. It’s easy to know that you are feeling a lot, but are you feeling more than you have to? Here’s a quick breakdown between the two:

The Trait-Based Model of Recovery will show you how to take your inherent traits and pull them into the light to be used for good!

Self compassion. Let’s talk about it!

Experts tend to agree that one of the most influential factors of addiction is avoidance. We learn to skirt around, downplay, or suppress our own feelings. We scramble to get away from our TRUE selves, convinced that what we are feeling is wrong or unacceptable to society. This kind of message causes us to turn on ourselves – to believe we MUST be bad, unworthy, shameful, and worthless individuals. In truth, our initial addiction could be to self-hatred! 😱

We are commonly caught up in the feelings of self-loathing, even after becoming sober. In fact, self-hatred can grow to feel so natural we don’t even notice it anymore.

This creates a steady mental stream of self-criticism, negativity, and unrealistic expectations. It’s hard to grasp the monumental impact of this negativity, at least until we learn how to embrace self-compassion. 🤗

Here are 5 rules for cultivating more compassion for YOURSELF! 🫵

* Acknowledging mistakes, then letting them go 💨

* Remembering you are exactly where you need to be right now, don’t rush through life 🧘🏽

* Choosing to focus on self-growth rather than self-improvement 💡

* Speaking to and treating yourself as you would a dear friend ❤️

* Cutting yourself some slack, giving yourself permission to move on to better things 🙏🏻

You’ve been criticizing yourself for years. Has that worked? It’s time to show yourself some love and start from strength. Wouldn’t you agree?

We are welcoming 2024 with open hearts and a promise of renewed hope! Happy New Year from The Center for Trait-Based Transformation!

As we step into this fresh chapter, let's START FROM STRENGTH and embrace the journey ahead!

May this year bring healing, breakthroughs, and the empowerment to overcome challenges. Here's to a year of resilience, growth, and reclaiming hope.

You're not alone—we're here for you every step of the way.