Testimonials

Talks and Workshops Presented by John Newport, Ph.D., CEAP

Author: The Wellness-Recovery Connection: Charting Your Pathway to Optimal Health While Recovering from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

Dr.Newport has conducted presentations on Wellness and Recovery in a variety of venues across the country and abroad. These include:

  • Addictions Professionals of Saskatchewan (Canada), 2-day intensive training
  • California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), pre-conference keynote presentation
  • Cape Cod Annual Symposium on Addictions
  • Crossroads Centre, Antigua, keynote presentation at on-site alumni reunion
  • Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), presentations at annual meeting and for numerous EAPA chapters
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine, keynote presentation at annual conference on addictions
  • U. S. Journal Training, workshops presented at annual Western Regional Conference on Addictions in Seattle, WA

The following testimonials are from conveners of these conferences and other events:

“Dr. John Newport gave an outstanding Keynote presentation on Wellness in Recovery at our CAADAC Conference this past October. It was very informative and I received many positive comments from those in attendance. I highly recommend this presentation for other conferences/CEU seminars focusing on alcohol and drug counselors and other addictions professionals”.
Bob Tyler, President, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) and Operations Director, Twin Town Treatment Centers
“Dr. John Newport’s workshop ‘Celebrating Wellness in Recovery’ was a highlight of our recent Alumni Reunion at Crossroads Centre, Antigua. As a presenter, Dr. Newport’s format is easy-going, his concepts are clear, concise and simple, and he manages to make a very important subject both interesting and informative for all attendees.”
Tim Sinnott, CEO, Crossroads Centre, Antigua, West Indies and Past President, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC)
“As an addiction professional who has worked in the field for over 20 years, I am inspired by the message conveyed by John Newport’s book “The Wellness-Recovery Connection”, and by his workshop I attended at the EAPA National Conference in Philadelphia. All too often, the physical and spiritual components of recovery are marginalized or ignored. Dr. Newport’s thoughtful and professional contributions, and his passionate and informative presentations, provide vital information that both supports and enhances recovery.”
Steve Brugge, Director of Marketing for Western Region, CRC Health Group, Inc. and President, Employee Assistance Professionals Association – San Francisco Chapter
“Dr. Newport provided an outstanding presentation to the Los Angeles Chapter of EAPA. He integrated two topics, wellness and chemical dependency, and demonstrated the relevance to workplace productivity. We received very favorable evaluations for those in attendance.”
Bob Kovalesky, EAP Manager, United Airlines and President, Employee Assistance Professionals Association – Los Angeles Chapter
“Recently our association hosted a 2-day training by Dr. Newport titled ‘The Wellness-Recovery Connection: Practical Applications for Addictions Professionals – and Counselor Wellness.’ This stimulating workshop provided new knowledge of leading edge applications, based of Dr. Newport’s extensive research and experience. I highly recommend him as a skilled and knowledgeable presenter on addictions.”
Darren Tait, Chairman of the Board, Addictions Professionals of Saskatchewan
“Dr. Newport outlines a course for quality of life beyond abstinence, a total wellness approach that has a proven track record for those who follow it. He is a very insightful, knowledgeable and interesting presenter.”
Suzanne Evich-Gibson, Executive Director, Highland Courte Treatment Center, Port Angeles, WA
“Dr. John – Thanks for a very interesting interview. The hour flew by with insightful questions and comments from our listeners. You brought a lot of energy, inspiration and enthusiasm to our nationwide audience.”
Neil Scott, Producer/Host, RECOVERY – Coast to Coast and Anchor, ESPN Radio and Fox Sports Radio Network
“I recently had the good fortune of working with Dr. Newport on a consensus panel convened by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) to develop a treatment improvement protocol (TIP) relating to “Health and Wellness in Recovery”. Dr. Newport is an outstanding collaborator and both highly knowledgeable and skilled at incorporating wellness into all aspects of recovery. He was an invaluable asset to our panel.
Gregory Brigham, Ph.D., ABPP, Chair, Consensus Panel for CSAT/KAP Treatment Improvement Protocol project “Building Health Wellness and Recovery in Substance Abuse Treatment”; Chief Research Officer, Maryhaven, Columbus, Ohio; Research Scientist, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

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