title: TRAUMA AND TRANSFORMATION: A 12-Step Guide.
author: Rivka A. Edery LMSW
description: Rivka A. Edery, M.S.W., L.M.S.W. is a resident of Brooklyn, New York since 1994, and a native of Montreal, Canada. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Social Science and a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. She is a licensed social worker and a first time author specializing in trauma recovery and spirituality. She has been active in the treatment and recovery field for over sixteen years. Since 2009, she has been working as a clinical social worker assisting clients who are recovering from trauma-related disorders. She has treated numerous clients and has talked with hundreds of recovering addicts. She is currently employed as a social work supervisor of a large residential drug treatment program. As her career was advancing, Rivka wondered if the ancient spiritual principals of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous can be applied to the healing of trauma. One day, she was suddenly inspired with an idea that had a firm hold on her and has not let go since. It combined the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous that saved her life, with life problems that are a result of surviving traumatic experiences. The result is a unique approach for trauma survivors who are seeking a combined spiritual and clinical approach to their personal effects of surviving trauma. To contact Ms. Edery for speaking or consulting, please call or e-mail Tel: (347) 627-3304 Email: info@rivkaedery.com Website: http://www.rivkaedery.com/default.html
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