Flashback to 22 years ago, when I first started alcohol and drug counselling.I was sitting at my desk, and it hit me.I knew then and there what my true calling was and what I was put on this earth to do. And I knew I couldn’t spend another minute not trying to help “my” people.I have obtained several blessings in “active” recovery. Now, I want to share my experience, strength, and hope with others so they may also achieve the blessings the Creator has in store for them if they give their lives over to God as they understand Him.I want people to take active steps toward healing. Once they have a firm foundation of healing, it would be great if they went back to school or found employment. I have several steps I would like to see in order for them to achieve success. My overall goal and mission are to work with individuals in order for them to accomplish twice as much as I have but in half the time.So, next, I had to figure out how I was going to get my first clients.First, I got on the phone (yep, the phone!) and called someone with a contact list. I let them know what workshops I was offering and how excited I was about them.Then I got super social. Not “social media” social; real people social. When you really want to get your first client, you have to keep it close to home. I got social with my co-workers and the organizations that already knew about our services. I made it a point to hand out workshop posters and flyers so I could kick up conversations whenever possible.Basically, I talked about it so much that bringing it up became second nature.Once we started having workshops, people started attending. During the workshops, I mentioned to the participants that we also offer counseling because what we discuss in the workshops may be a bit sensitive to discuss in a group setting. I then started getting my first few clients.My one-to-one client list started growing after a couple of years of doing workshops. Fast forward to seven years later, and I was only able to fit one-on-one counselling sessions into my schedule. There was zero time for workshops. I was seeing upwards of 25 clients per week.I’m immensely grateful I took those first steps because they changed my life.Twenty-two years later, I have helped thousands of people realize the value “active” recovery plays in one’s life if they take the necessary steps.It all came from one moment, one decision, and one action.You can do anything in life that you set your mind to; you just have to take the first step.<h2 style="text-align: start" id="32a702bb-1944-4fd8-8918-47debbe05880" data-toc-id="32a702bb-1944-4fd8-8918-47debbe05880">I can assist if you need help taking your first step toward achieving “active” recovery. Click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://portal.owlpractice.ca/iwtscanada/booking">HERE</a>.</h2>

The speaker shares their experience and hope in active recovery, aiming to inspire others to surrender their lives to God and achieve the blessings of the Creator.

How I got my first client and what it felt like

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How I got my first client and what it felt like

How I got my first client and what it felt like

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