Speaker Schedule -

Cornerstone CARES Speaker Series: United in Recovery

Welcome to our Cornerstone CARES speaker series, an initiative launched in collaboration with The Texas CARES Program and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Starting at Cornerstone Church ATX, our series aims to reach communities nationwide, fostering a nurturing environment for families touched by addiction. Through these sessions, we’ll share personal stories, expert insights, and evidence based strategies to support individuals and families on their path to recovery. Join us as we build a compassionate community dedicated to healing and hope.

Lynn Sherman

Monday, March 3rd, 2025
Behaviors Make Sense:
Behind the White Picket Fence

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Rachael Aaron

Monday, March 10, 2025

Understanding & Awareness: Breaking the Chain & The Ripple Effect

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Octavious Bishop

Monday, March 24, 2025
Asking for help:
Somewhere Between the Bottom and the Summit.

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Julie McElrath

Monday, March 31, 2025
Self-Compassion:
Overcoming Shame & Stigmas

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Tiffany Anschutz

Monday, April 7, 2025
Asking for help:
We didn’t know who to turn to or what we needed for ourselves

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Russ Norwood & Waylan Johnson

Monday, April 14, 2025
The Genesis of Cares:
A program focused on a more empathetic and informed approach to addiction recovery.

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Drew Dutton

Monday, April 21, 2025
Project Empathy:
Understanding the Brain to Transform the Way We Treat Addiction

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Nico Doorn

Monday, April 28, 2025
Parent, Professional, Person:
Navigating Our Ever-Evolving Self-Identity in Recovery

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Dr. David Clemons

Monday, May 5, 2025
Addiction and Trauma:
The Traumatic Impact of Addiction & Post-Traumatic Growth

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Dr. Norma Mercado

Monday, May 12, 2025
Breaking the Silence:
Family Voices, Self Compassion, and Community, Healing in the face of Substance Abuse.

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René Gaitan

Monday, May 19, 2025
The Heart Behind Healing: Supporting Loved Ones Without Losing Yourself

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CL Turner

Monday, June 2, 2025
God Ain’t Through:
Even in our darkest moments, He’s not through with us yet.

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Laura Swann

Monday, June 9 , 2025
The Truth about Emotions: They Lie
Challenging emotional expression; exploring consequences of ignoring or suppressing feelings.

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