WAAT Malibu Chapter

WAAT Malibu Chapter We are a unique fellowship of women in the addiction field, devoted to providing networking opportunities, professional development and growth.

06/17/2023
Thank you SO much for coming to Malibu WAAT last Wednesday to hear the beautiful Ericha Scott speak! Next MALIBU WAAT- A...
08/01/2022

Thank you SO much for coming to Malibu WAAT last Wednesday to hear the beautiful Ericha Scott speak!

Next MALIBU WAAT- August 24, 2022.

A bit late but Malibu WAAT last week was so nice! Thank you Rachel Kove for sharing your heart and words with us. Can’t ...
06/28/2022

A bit late but Malibu WAAT last week was so nice! Thank you Rachel Kove for sharing your heart and words with us.

Can’t wait to see you all next month! July 27th.

A fun day yesterday hearing Anna Preston speak! EXCITING NEWS! We have a time change for Malibu Waat! Starting in May we...
04/28/2022

A fun day yesterday hearing Anna Preston speak!

EXCITING NEWS! We have a time change for Malibu Waat! Starting in May we will be moving to 10:30!

Lovely meeting today!
03/23/2022

Lovely meeting today!

The coolest, TJ Woodward speaking on Conscious Recovery! Malibu WAAT!
02/24/2022

The coolest, TJ Woodward speaking on Conscious Recovery! Malibu WAAT!

Jeff Merrick so incredibly intelligent, witty, sharp and informative!
08/25/2021

Jeff Merrick so incredibly intelligent, witty, sharp and informative!

09/15/2020

Calling all you wonderful ladies!

September 23rd join us virtually for our September Malibu WAAT to hear FIVE AMAZING female experts in our field talk all about risks and resilience in times of crisis!

Join us 9/23 at 9am!

We've switched it up! July Malibu WAAT will be a VIRTUAL event! Join us next Wednesday, July 29th from 9-10:30am (online...
07/21/2020

We've switched it up! July Malibu WAAT will be a VIRTUAL event!
Join us next Wednesday, July 29th from 9-10:30am (online) to hear the incredible Dr. Shash*ta Inamdar, M.D., Ph.D., DABPN, DABCAP and Medical Director of Achieve Concierge, Achieve TMS Center, TMS Centers of Alaska speak!

Dr. Inamdar will be discussing the following:

-- Let's Talk about Addiction and Your Brain --

Dr. Inamdar's bio and website:

Dr. Shash*ta Inamdar is a licensed physician and a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, neuropharmacologist and specializes in neuromodulation.

https://achievetms.com/team/dr-shash*ta-inamdar/

After a long pause, Malibu WAAT is very excited to announce that the June meeting is happening! ( With social distancing...
06/01/2020

After a long pause, Malibu WAAT is very excited to announce that the June meeting is happening! ( With social distancing of course)
Please join us on June 24th at 9am at the Oaks at Calamigos Ranch to hear special speaker Candy Finnigan. We will be holding the meeting outdoors and we ask that you bring a mask to wear to keep everyone safe!

Here is a bio about our exciting speaker:
CANDY FINNIGAN

Candy Finnigan is a nationally recognized author, addiction specialist and interventionist, who have been, since its beginning, one of the featured interventionists on the acclaimed A&E series “INTERVENTION”. The show has been widely praised since 2004 as a groundbreaking example of how reality television and therapeutic efforts can be combined. Critics and viewers agree that the show is riveting, positive and educational television. INTERVENTION is an Emmy® winning series, which has also been recognized for it’s commitment to raising public awareness of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as mental health issues.

In recovery herself for 34 years, Candy states, “I was inspired to go into this work because I saw that as a recovering woman and mother, I might be able to connect with others and bring help and hope to families, in a way that, perhaps, others couldn’t. It’s not just my work, it’s my life.” She has been honored by many organizations in the recovery field for her outstanding work and dedication.

For over 30 years, Candy has not only served as a crisis interventionist, but holds great value in: family programs, education sessions, relapse prevention, pain management, mental health, treatment placement, and adoption. Adopted as a child, Candy has always been particularly interested in the nexus of adoption and addiction, along with the distinctive treatment strategies that may be necessary in such cases.

Candy takes great pride in being among those involved in the creation of The Musicians Assistance Program - now, a part MusiCares – which grants financial assistance for drug/alcohol treatment of musicians and others in the music industry. Candy continues to volunteer her time in this organization.

Mrs. Finnigan has spoken about addiction and recovery in many communities, big and small, across the USA (e.g. town hall meetings), and is often engaged as a keynote speaker, leading workshops to enlighten others about the problems and solutions for the afflicted and their families. Candy is acutely aware of the daunting task each family faces when confronted with a loved one under duress, saying, “People must be told that this is a treatable family illness.”

Candy’s book, When Enough is Enough: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Intervention, published by Penguin/Avery in April 2008, is a comprehensive guide to the intervention process. It is being used as a guide and textbook in many universities .Her book aims to help loved ones with the process of intervention. It is available at all major bookstores and Amazon.

Candy received her Certificate in Alcohol-Drug Counseling skills and her Certificate in Alcohol-Drug Abuse Studies from UCLA in 1993 and is a Certified Master Addiction Counselor III. She received her intervention training in 1991, from Dr. Vernon Johnson, who pioneered the intervention process. She has done extensive workshop training in the fields of dual diagnosis and psychiatric treatments, pain management, eating disorders and other process addictions.

Candy has been married for 50 years to her husband, Mike. They are blessed to have two children: daughter, Bridget and son, Kelly.

Join us on March 25th to hear our special speaker Josie Ramirez-Herndon: Mastering Your Intuition and  Aligning with You...
03/06/2020

Join us on March 25th to hear our special speaker Josie Ramirez-Herndon: Mastering Your Intuition and Aligning with Your Highest Self.
Malibu WAAT meets at 9am on the 4th Wednesday of each month at The Oaks at Calamigos Ranch. Your first meeting is free so bring your friends, come to network and learn!

Josie Ramirez-Herndon, Founder and CEO of Addiction Therapeutic Services and Recoveryview.com/Villareal & Associates, has been working in the field of Healthcare, Behavioral Health and Addiction Services since 1987. Josie serves on the Board of Directors of ATAC (Addiction Treatment Advocacy Coalition) and Women’s CEO Global Alliance. Josie is co-founder of the Admissions and Marketing Symposium and Founder of the C-Suite Symposium. Villareal & Associates is a national marketing and events agency, established in 2000. Josie found her true purpose through spiritual practice and mastering her intuition with the Archangel Gabriel and his direct guidance. Along with owning the treatment center, and consulting firm, Josie has ventured into her very own Satori Center for Well-being. Focusing on wellness and spiritual alignment is the natural expansion of her personal and career path. Making a positive difference in the field of Addiction and Behavioral Health by integrating leadership and spirituality through advocacy, mentorship, media database and events is her goal.

Please join us on Wednesday February 26th for another fabulous malibu WAAT at 9am at the Oaks at Calamigos Ranch. Our sp...
02/06/2020

Please join us on Wednesday February 26th for another fabulous malibu WAAT at 9am at the Oaks at Calamigos Ranch. Our speaker for February is the talented Kelly Souza. We are excited to see you there!
Kelly Souza, Licensed Psychologist, obtained her Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Doctorate of Psychology from Southern California Seminary. She has been working in the field of mental health for the past 14 years in various settings including residential foster care, a psychiatric hospital, various partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs and outpatient therapy centers. Kelly has worked with various populations; including individuals with eating disorders, children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances, adolescents on probation, adults with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues, adults with severe psychotic disorders, couples and families. Her clinical background and passion for eating disorder recovery provides a sense of trust and helps foster a safe environment for clients as they begin this path to a happier, healthier life. Kelly has seen how recovery from an eating disorder can restore a person’s entire view of him or herself and allow him or her to become participating members of his or her life. Being a part of this journey with clients is a blessing.

Malibu WAAT is so pleased to announce our speaker on Wednesday January 22nd at 9am, Melissa Mose LMFT. Cone to hear this...
01/07/2020

Malibu WAAT is so pleased to announce our speaker on Wednesday January 22nd at 9am, Melissa Mose LMFT. Cone to hear this fabulous speaker and to network with professional women at The Oaks at Calamigos. Feel free to bring a friend in the field, first time attendees are free!
Melissa Mose is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has had a private practice in Calabasas, CA for 25 years. She primarily treats anxiety, addiction and trauma using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness modalities, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Utilizing an integrated approach that draws from this wide variety of modalities, Melissa is committed to helping clients resolve and dismantle longstanding patterns of emotional reactivity, anxiety, self-sabotaging behavior and blocks. Her focus on exposure as a key element of healing is a thread that runs throughout those three modalities.

Melissa is a graduate of the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and BTTI 2 Advanced Training Forum and she is currently on the Board of Directors of OCD Southern California, the official Southern California affiliate of the IOCDF.

Melissa has completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and continues to work as a program assistant at IFS trainings.

Building on a thirty-year meditation practice, Melissa is a Certified MLP Mindfulness Teacher. She is currently the Clinical Director at the Mindfulness in Recovery Institute and trainer for Mindfulness in Recovery Facilitator Certification https://www.mindfullifeprogram.org/mir-certification/.

Join Malibu WAAT on Wednesday November 27th at 9 am at the Oaks at Calamigos for another wonderful speaker and networkin...
11/13/2019

Join Malibu WAAT on Wednesday November 27th at 9 am at the Oaks at Calamigos for another wonderful speaker and networking. Nancy Swanson, LMFT is an exciting speaker and presenter with years of experience.

Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has extensive experience working in the field of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She specializes in working with families in crisis, offering help and hope during times of trauma, grief and loss, and when families are devastated by addiction and mental illness.

Her professional experience includes:
Clinical Director – Tribe Integrative Recovery, Camarillo
Clinical Director – La Ventana, Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorder Program, Ventura
Clinical Director – CAST Recovery Services, Santa Monica
Family Services Coordinator – The Canyon, Malibu
Clinical Director - Phoenix House Adolescent Program, Los Angeles
Program Director – Foundation for the Junior Blind

Nancy works to improve clinical programs in a variety of treatment settings. She contracts with residential and outpatient programs throughout California to implement innovative programming. Consulting with treatment centers, Nancy designs and facilitates family programs, including Intensive Family Workshops. Many clients describe Nancy’s three-day intensive as a “life changing” and healing experience for their family. To date Nancy has worked with over 4000 family members!

Nancy has been in recovery from co-occurring disorders for 34 years.

With her authentic personality and unique sense of humor, Nancy’s presentations and groups are entertaining, engaging and informational. Nancy attributes her success to her ability to connect with clients, families, and colleagues in a lighthearted, down-to-earth fashion. Her style is direct and clients call her “The Ninja Family Therapist”.

A lifelong resident from the San Fernando Valley, Nancy moved to Ventura County five years ago. There she enjoys a slower-paced lifestyle. Sometimes it drives her crazy!!! She currently lives in what she calls “Ventucky”. She enjoys all outdoor activities in her gigantic gas-guzzling RV with her two dogs: Cleo (who was rescued from a Dog Meat Farm in South Korea), and Xanax (The Dope Dog). One dog is well trained (Xanax) and the other one is defiant (Cleo).

Please join us at 9am on September 25th at the Oaks at Calamigos Ranch for another special event with Malibu WAAT. This ...
09/03/2019

Please join us at 9am on September 25th at the Oaks at Calamigos Ranch for another special event with Malibu WAAT. This month our guest speaker is the lovey Mary Gordon.

Mary Gordon, MA, LAADC, ICADC has served in the addiction field for the past three decades. She began her career as a consultant for the Maine State Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, providing community prevention programs and education on alcohol and drug abuse. She received expert training at the Caron Foundation using the Sharon Weigschedier-Cruise model of Adult Children of Alcoholics therapy with Claudia Blackburn and Ann Smith. Her passion for family treatment grew, and she developed and facilitated numerous 11th Step Retreats and ACOA groups in her practice in Maine.
In 1999, Mary moved to California and began working at the Betty Ford Center. She served in several roles before becoming the Director of the Betty Ford Center’s critically acclaimed Family Program and Outpatient Services, bringing her passion for family inclusion in the treatment process full circle. Mary continues to provide workshops, lectures, and groups as a consultant, counselor, and dance/movement educator. Her creation of WOMAN I AM RENEWAL days are offered throughout Coachella Valley and the Greater Los Angeles Area.

August 28th is the magical day that Malibu WAAT is hosting the fabulous Dr. Meredith Sagan as our speaker of the month. ...
08/04/2019

August 28th is the magical day that Malibu WAAT is hosting the fabulous Dr. Meredith Sagan as our speaker of the month. Please join us at 9am at the Oaks at Calamigos Ranch for networking and education. Bring a friend!

Dr. Meredith Sagan is the founder of the MindAlign Institute for Human Intelligence. She is a UCLA Semel Institute-trained holistic psychiatrist with a specialization in the treatment of trauma and addiction through mind-body integration. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of contexts, including the foster care system, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, juvenile hall, correctional facilities, and elite residential treatment facilities.
Dr. Sagan has been heavily involved in personal growth since her first trip to India in 1992, where she conducted research on yoga therapy in the treatment for anxiety and established her expertise in stress reduction and life skills education. Since then, ​Dr. Sagan has found that the common cause of people’s stress, anxiety and mental health issues is a lack of connection with their inner Human Intelligence: our social emotional intelligence that gives us our humanity. ​In response to this pervasive issue, she has integrated East-West techniques and wisdom to teach the public mind-body integration and life skills for self-regulation, stress management, and cultivation of Human Intelligence.

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