Promises Offers Unequalled, Professional-Specific Treatment PlansPromises NewsBy Promises AustinJuly 12, 2013‘The challenge of being a professional [is that] you need to be the expert, you’re the go-to person, you’re the decision-maker and nobody wants their doctor to say, “Well, gee, let me call my AA sponsor and see if you have a heart condition or not.” They have to be right.’ Why do doctors, airline…
An Interview with Chester Williams, Court Liaison – Transportation CoordinatorStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinAugust 11, 2011When individuals come to Promises Treatment Centers, Chester Williams’ reassuring face is one of the first of many reminders that they’ve made the right choice. With more than 25 years sober and a compassionate approach tempered with real-world experience, Chester has a way of setting people at ease from the start. As Transportation Coordinator, Chester…
An Interview with Keith Arnold, Vice President of Operations at Elements Behavioral HealthStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinMay 27, 2011Keith Arnold’s passion is bringing out the best in both people and companies. He has worked with many different organizations in a range of fields, having started his career in management consulting. Working in the addiction treatment field for the past 16 years has been the most rewarding time of his career. “I really enjoy…
An Interview with Patricia Womack: Residential Counselor at Promises West Los AngelesStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinApril 12, 2011With 23 years in recovery, Patricia (Pat) Womack has a unique way of connecting with her clients. “I’ve been to hell and back,” she said, “so while I may not know exactly how a client is feeling, I can tell them that I’ve been there and that I understand. It’s not just something I read…
An Interview with Chris Weber, Outpatient Counselor at Promises Treatment CentersStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinJanuary 7, 2011Before Chris Weber was an outpatient counselor at Promises Treatment Centers, he was a professional recording and touring musician, performing on stage in front of thousands of people. Chris was also using drugs and alcohol, which led to several attempts to become sober and an intervention by his friends and family. After entering treatment at…
An Interview with Sheila Balkan: Criminologist and Court ConsultantStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinJuly 19, 2010Addiction often leads people to become involved with the court system—through a DUI, forging prescriptions, or other situations that stem from the desperation that can surround drug and alcohol addiction. It can be incredibly difficult to face the many adverse elements of addiction when you are not only accountable to yourself and your family, but…
