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	RELAPSE / RECOVERY COURT GUIDE AND WORKBOOK     About the Process and Workbook History: This Relapse /Recovery Court (RRC) Process was designed by Penny Pennachi in 1988 and informally utilized in the group setting while working with criminal justice clients and 'street' addicts at the Columbia Hospital SAU Program. Ms. Pennachi coined the name Relapse/Recovery Court to reference this model and group process. To aid with participant education and preparation she also developed an educational screening tool consisting of thirty-five questions specific to addiction, relapse and recovery. Ms. Pennachi has implemented and utilized Relapse/Recovery Court in inpatient and outpatient settings, correctional facilities and halfway house settings since 1988 in Pennsylvania, New York and Arizona. After providing numerous trainings for professionals to utilize this process, it became apparent that there was a need to formalize the process and develop a workbook for clients.       About the Author Penny Pennachi is founder and president of Spirit and Associates; A private practice dedicated to helping families, friends and professionals intervene upon loved-ones, coworkers and employees who struggle with untreated addictions, eating disorders, mental health issues and domestic violence. For the past eighteen years Ms. Pennachi has worked as a clinician in the delivery of care to the alcoholic, chemically addicted individual and their families. She has extensive experience working with victims and perpetrators of trauma and abuse. Her own personal history and background is one that allows her to be an effective, compassionate and dynamic model for positive change. Penny conducts professional and institutional training programs on the subjects of Addiction, PTSD, Anger Management, Cognitive Restructuring, Domestic Violence, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Intervention and Motivational Change.     ©Copyright 2005, Penny Pennachi. All rights reserved.   More Links to Relapse / Recovery Court Guide and Workbook: Return to:         Spirit & Associates   440 Marsh Run Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070   (717) 774-0423 or (570) 262-8751 or 866-901-9992 Toll Free  Spirit & Associates©  Copyright 2000 - All Rights Reserved  spiritassociates1@verizon.net