Jean M. LaCour Ph.D
♦ ADDICTION CONCERNED LEADER ♦ Feel Sick At Heart Seeing Addiction & Its Effects Ruining Lives? at NET Institute: Center for Addiction & Recovery Education, Dr. Jean LaCour, Founder & CEO- Claim this Profile
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NET Institute: Center for Addiction & Recovery Education
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United States
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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♦ ADDICTION CONCERNED LEADER ♦ Feel Sick At Heart Seeing Addiction & Its Effects Ruining Lives?
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nov. 1998 - - heden
Addiction has an impact that reaches far beyond the person suffering from the addiction. It impacts everyone within his/her world, including family, friends, & job.AND…The effects are felt physically, emotionally, mentally – & often – financially.---------» URGENT PROBLEM---------Due to the grip that addiction can have & the stigma that usually surrounds it, those suffering do not seek the help they need.Many times, those standing by do not know where to turn for support.As an Addiction Concerned Leader, you can help.---------» URGENT SOLUTION---------NET Institute Center for Addiction Recovery & Education is an international Online Training Organization specializing in ➔ Addiction Counseling ➔ Professional Recovery Coaching ➔ & Addiction Awareness/Prevention.NET Institute serves people – like you – that are addiction-aware & recovery-minded who desire TRAINING & CERTIFICATION to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by addiction.As A Not For Profit, NET Institute, provides a range of Addiction Recovery Training that meets International Professional Standards.Currently, NET Institute has a goal of helping 1M people live addiction free.NET Institute’s newest CREDENTIAL ► Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness (CFAA) ◄trains Community & Workplace Influencers to facilitate Save Conversations about Addiction.While NET Institute’s International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches, offers professionals in the field the following CREDENTIALS ❶ Certified Professional Coach (CPC) AND ❷ Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC).---------» YOUR NEXT STEP---------Ready to break the silence surrounding addiction & start saving lives within YOUR sphere of influence?Copy & paste into your browser…NET Institutehttps://netinstitute.org/Certified Facilitator in Addiction Recoveryhttps://netinstitute.org/aaft/International Association of Professional Recovery Coacheshttps://www.recoverycoachtraining.com/
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♦♦ UNITED STATES INFLUENCER & SPEAKER – ON ADDICTION ♦♦
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1996 - - heden
How privileged I have been to serve the United States of America sharing Addiction Recovery methods & shaping the Addiction Recovery message of our great country.It has been an honor to serve in these positions…---------► U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT STANDARDS WORKGROUP---------MY ROLE» Critical Partner, 2020» Critical Partner, 2017---------► UNITED STATES FEDERAL AGENCY: SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION - CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT (SAMHSA / CSAT)---------MY ROLE» National Steering Committee, Partners for Recovery, 2003-2010» National Panelist, Access to Recovery Federal Program, 2003---------► FLORIDA STATE GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY BOARD ---------MY ROLE» Faith & Community Based Advisory Board, representing Addiction Recovery efforts, 2005-06---------► FLORIDA STATE DEPT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM OFFICE---------MY ROLE» Statewide Recovery Support Coordinator, Access to Recovery State Program, 2006-07---------► U.S. ADDICTION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER (ATTC), 2003-04---------MY ROLE» Southern Coast Workgroup» National Advisory Board ---------► FLORIDA, ORANGE COUNTY, COALITION FOR A DRUG FREE COMMUNITY ---------MY ROLE» Standing Committee Co-Chair, 2002 -2011---------► YOUR NEXT STEPS ---------Message me here – on LinkedIn – to start a conversation regarding my services & availability.
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♦♦ GLOBAL INFLUENCER & SPEAKER – ADDICTION RECOVERY ♦♦
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1996 - - heden
Sometimes it surprises me when I stop to think of how many places in this world that I have been blessed to spread the message of Addiction Recovery, that I have been allowed to influence the lives of others, giving them the hope of a better future.Please read on to learn more…---------► FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL DRUGS PROGRAM, CAIRO, EGYPT, STRATEGIC PARTNER---------MY ROLES» ISAACS – International Substance Abuse & Addiction Center of Studies» Master Trainer & Curriculum Consultant» Board of Trustees Member---------► UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL SESSION (UNGASS) ON DRUGS AND CRIME---------MY ROLE» Represented ISAAC’s 1,000 members worldwide in New York ---------► UNITED NATIONS NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION DELEGATE ON DRUGS AND CRIME---------MY ROLES» Delegate to Vienna, Austria, 2008» Delegate to New York, 2012---------► UNITED NATIONS, EGYPT, 2009---------MY ROLES» HIV/AIDS Prevention Consultant & Exam Strategic Partner» Professional Addiction Exam Lead – Created First Arabic Exam in the Middle East---------► WORLD FEDERATION OF THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES (WFTC) ---------MY ROLES» Executive Board Member» Training Provider» Conference Speaker – Columbia, Chile, Cancun, Mexico, Bermuda---------► CENTRO INTEGRACION DE JUVENES, INTERNATIONAL PREVENTION CONGRESS---------MY ROLES» Speaker in Cancun 2014» Speaker in Mexico City 2015---------► INTERNATIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION COALITION (ISAAC) 100 NATIONS---------MY ROLES» Cofounder» Past President» Speaker in England, Spain, Egypt, Pakistan, Cambodia, Malaysia, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Cuba, US---------► YOUR NEXT STEPS ---------Message me here – on LinkedIn – to start a conversation regarding how we can work together.
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♦♦ PROFESSIONAL ADDICTION NETWORK LEADER & SPEAKER ♦♦
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1996 - - heden
It has been my honor & privilege to serve in the following Associations, Organizations & Networks associated with Addiction Recovery & Coaching.AND…To become well acquainted with the Diverse & Amazing Professionals connected with these entities.---------► INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY COACHES (IAPRC) --------- MY ROLE – Founder & CEOIAPRC URL - https://www.recoverycoachtraining.com/ (Copy & paste into your browser.)---------► THE FLORIDA NETWORK ON ADDICTION (THE NET) ---------MY ROLE – Leader & SpeakerTHE NET URL - ---------► NET RECOVERY CARE ASSOCIATION (NRCA) ---------MY ROLE – Founder, CEO, & SpeakerNRCA URL - https://netinstitute.org/nrca/ (Copy & paste into your browser.)---------► NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION (NCCA) ---------MY ROLE - Curriculum Developer, Member, & SpeakerNCCA URL - https://www.ncca.org/ (Copy & paste into your browser.)---------► THE ASSOCIATION OF ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS (NAADAC) ---------MY ROLE - Training Provider, Recovery Support Workgroups Member, & National Conference Speaker NAADAC URL - https://www.naadac.org/ (Copy & paste into your browser.)---------► NATIONAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE (NWI)---------MY ROLE – Member & Workshop SpeakerNWI URL - https://www.nationalwellness.org/? (Copy & paste into your browser.)---------► ASSOCIATION OF COACH TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS (ACTO) ---------MY ROLE - Former MemberACTO URL - https://actoonline.org/ (Copy & paste into your browser.)---------► INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION (ICF) ---------MY ROLE – Member & CCE Continuing Coach Education Provider ICF URL - https://coachfederation.org/ (Copy & paste into your browser.)---------► YOUR NEXT STEPS ---------Message me here – on LinkedIn – to start a conversation regarding how I can best serve you.
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♦♦ AWARD WINNING PROFESSIONAL ♦♦
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1996 - - heden
It has been my honor & humble privilege to receive the following recognition...---------► ISAAC AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE, 2020 ---------International Substance Abuse & Addiction Coalition (ISAAC)ISAAC is an international network of Christians, responding to the escalating problem of substance misuse & addiction. Members of the network can be individuals or organizations.ISAAC members work in Rehabilitation centers, Street agencies, Drop-in centers, Church-based ministries, Counselling services & Prevention programs. They work with people addicted to substances (like drugs & alcohol) but also behavioral addictions such as eating disorders or codependency.---------► PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR, 1999---------National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Florida Association NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators & other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada & abroad. NAADAC’s members are addiction counselors, educators & other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support & education. ---------► ARNO AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION, 1996---------National Christian Counselors Association (N.C.C.A.)The National Christian Counselors Association is a non-profit, professional organization, dedicated to the advancement of faith-based approaches and principles in Christian counseling. Since the early 80's, N.C.C.A. has been equipping ministers, Christian counselors, testing specialists, medical doctors, attorneys & educators through faith-based curriculum & resources, to advance the biblical teachings on human behavior, utilizing their proprietary faith-based counseling model, known as the Arno Profile System.
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◆◆ CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ➔ ADDICTION AWARENESS & RECOVERY ◆◆
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1972 - - heden
I've been blessed to receive the following...---------► CERTIFIED PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL (CPP)---------Florida Certification Board, IC&RCThe CPP designation is a professional credential for people who work with individuals, families & communities to create environments & conditions that support wellness & the ability of individuals to withstand changes. ---------► CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY COACH (CPRC)--------- International Assoc. of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC)The Certified Professional Recovery Coach is based on in-depth training on recovery coach competencies, the neuroscience behind joyful recovery & family issues in recovery. ---------► CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH (CPC)---------Fowler International AcademyThe Professional Coach Training Program comprises modules focused on how to coach using a proven professional coaching system; how to employ a new set of coaching tools & exercises to help clients who have had a traumatic experience; & proven strategies to attract initial clients & grow a successful coaching business.---------► CERTIFICATE: RESILIENCE AND THRIVING FACILITATOR---------National Wellness InstituteThe National Wellness (NWI) Institute is the leader in providing professional development & engagement opportunities that support individuals from a variety of disciplines in promoting whole–person wellness.---------► FLORDIA TEACHING CERTIFICATE, Professional Level, 1972 – 2012---------Florida Board of EducationThe purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of students by assuring that educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction.---------► CERTIFIED FACILITATOR IN ADDICTION AWARENESS (CFAA)---------NET Institute Center for Addiction & Recovery EducationCertified Facilitators are trained to guide safe & comfortable workplace & community discussions about addiction, raise awareness & break the silence caused by addiction stigma.
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Recovery Coach Training
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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President International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches / Recovery Coach Training
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jan. 2014 - - heden
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President
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okt. 2019 - - heden
Unique Training & Certification Program for Facilitators to deliver an Addiction Awareness Lunch and Learn Presentation for Businesses and Community Organizations. Unique Training & Certification Program for Facilitators to deliver an Addiction Awareness Lunch and Learn Presentation for Businesses and Community Organizations.
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Awards- Civic Engagement - Certifications
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1996 - 2012
United Nations NGO delegate to Debate on Drugs, Crime & Development, New York, 2012United Nations HIV/AIDS project & addiction exam, Egypt, 2009United Nations NGO Work Group on Drugs & Crime, Vienna, 2008US government: SAMHSA/ CSAT, National Steering Committee, Partners for Recovery, active since 2003; national panelist Access to RecoveryLeadership Council of ISAAC, International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition since 1997. International Board of Trustees, 2005; Vice President since 2006; President since 2010Sponsoring Leader and Host of International Congresses: Canterbury, UK, 1999; Madrid, Spain; 2003; Red Sea, Egypt 2006Florida government: Appointed to Gov. Jeb Bush’s Faith-and Community Based Advisory Board, 2005-06Florida Access to Recovery State Advisory Board. 2005Southern Coast Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Workgroup on Faith Based Issues & Partnerships, 2003; National Advisory BoardOrange County, FL, Coalition for a Drug Free Community, Standing Committee Co-Chair since 2002Professional of the Year, 1999, NAADAC/ National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors, Florida Association Arno Award for Outstanding Contribution, 1996, National Christian Counselors AssociationFlorida Teaching Certificate, Professional LevelCertified Prevention Professional CPP, #085 Florida Certification Board (FCB)
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Access To Recovery Statewide Coordinator- Recovery Support Services
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jan. 2006 - dec. 2007
Prior to becoming the Statewide Recovery Support Coordinator, I served as a national subject matter expert for SAMHSA / CSAT ( the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment) during its launch of the Presidential Initiative called 'Access to Recovery'. After Florida was awarded $21M through Access to Recovery funding, my role was to:Recruit and Enroll Community based & Faith Based Recovery Support Service ProgramsCoordinate training for Recovery Support Programs in 21 counties statewideCoordinate collaboration between Clinical Treatment Providers and all nonclinical Recovery Support Providers; program served over 12,000 people. Direct all Access To Recovery functions in four Central Florida counties.Recruit, interview and coordinate four Regional Transitional CoordinatorsRepresent Faith Based concerns in revising Florida state statutes on clinical treatment Advocate for Faith Based Social Services statewide and nationally In two years we served 12,000 Florida clients through this innovative program that established an extended continuum of care which offered a range of clinical and nontraditional services to support long term recovery. .
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Bible School Training on Alcoholism
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1993 - 1998
Dr Jean really helped us in 1994 and her work is still changing our lives Dr Jean really helped us in 1994 and her work is still changing our lives
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Education
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University of South Florida
Master of Arts (MA), Special Education- Varying Exceptionalities -
University of South Florida
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Recovery Coach Training