Columbia Village Relief Society

ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES Hello friends: In my recent discussions with the regional coordinator over Addiction & Recovery Services with the church, I asked about prevention for pornography and other addictions.  The coordinator shared with me the data that shows a direct link between family dinners and avoiding addictions of all types. The link is strong.  Those who regularly have family mealtime together avoid many of the challenges of addiction.  I was amazed at this information.  I had planned to make this part of our discussions in Ward Conferences in 2018. Recently, a new family moved into my home ward.  Rebekah Lawes graduate studies have been centered on family mealtimes and how to make them more meaningful, especially with a focus on families with teens.  Sister Lawes is willing to share her knowledge.  She had planned to give a presentation just to Barber Valley ward.  I have asked and gotten approval to expand this to the ...