Renew’s Fall Issue is Here!

Like Counselor? Than be sure to check out the newest edition of Renew magazine. The fall issue focuses on youth and adolescence, tackling treatment and wellness programs for young people whose lives have been touched by addiction.

Stories in this issue include:

Teen treatment and sober schools: Renew writers Sara Brown and Alexandra Pecci explore wilderness treatment programs and sober high schools and colleges, which are making a huge difference in the lives of young people in recovery.
In recovery, too: Michelle Horton reports on how the children’s program at Betty Ford Treatment Centers is working hard to break the cycle of addiction.

The issue also features experts in recovery, including:

Tommy Rosen, writing about how he overcame his own substance abuse struggles as a youth
Lee McCormick, in an exclusive interview with Michael Berg, discussing the roots of spiritual recovery.
Model Amber Smith shares how she conquered her opiate addiction, only to have to face down codependence.

Click here to view a preview of the new issue!

About Me

Larry Hearn

Supervising Editor at Counselor Magazine ~ More Posts

Larry Hearn is a seasoned SUD counselor, licensed Religious Science Practitioner, and a committed advocate for healing and personal transformation. Armed with a Social Model Studies Certificate from the CCAPP Academy (formerly known as the CAARR Institute), education from Modesto Junior College, and certification from CCAPP, Larry boasts a robust 24-year background in addiction counseling. As a member of the California Coalition of Certifying Organizations (CCCO), he played an active role in shaping the California Code of Ethics and Sanctions Matrix.

Larry currently serves as Supervising Editor for Counselor Magazine and Media & Infrastructure Manager for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), where he combines his clinical insight with media and educational strategy to uplift the profession and support the workforce.

His passion extends to facilitating treatment and education groups, grief circles, and individual counseling, creating a secure and supportive environment for individuals to navigate recovery, grief, and emotional trauma. He enjoys training and mentoring SUD counselors. In his capacity as a licensed Religious Science Practitioner, he seamlessly integrates therapeutic and spiritual modalities, guiding individuals on a journey toward enduring recovery and inner peace. Beyond addiction counseling, Larry underscores the significance of grief healing and personal growth in his compassionate approach.