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March 2019
ENROLL NOW! Constant Craving: Of Neuroscience and Addiction
The drug problem in the United States is large compared to that of the rest of the world and depending on your perspective, that may come as a surprise. But then, given that one in every seven Americans faces a substance use disorder at some point in their lives,* it’s more likely a scenario that’s familiar to most. In conjunction with Brain Awareness Week, LearningLife has joined forces with the University’s Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, the Medical Discovery Team on…
Find out more »May 2019
Why Addiction is a Learning Disorder and Why It Matters
Chris Wivholm Foundation is co-sponsoring the following event. Medical Discovery Team on Addiction invites you to hear Maia Szalavitz, the author of bestseller “Unbroken Brain”. May 8, 2019 10:00-11:30 AM COFFMAN MEMORIAL UNION THEATER Maia Szalavitz is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction, which is widely recognized as an important advance in thinking about the nature of addiction and how to cope with it, personally and politically. Her…
Find out more »A Different Kind of Grief
We are excited to host Gloria Englund, MA, psychotherapist, author, Recovery Coach, and accomplished public speaker for a half-day training this Spring. Gloria is the founder of Recovering U, and offers highly acclaimed support groups for those who have lost a loved one to addiction. The stigma and shame surrounding the disease of addiction (that often keeps clients from seeking support after addiction-related deaths) can be lessened through education and understanding the role this disease plays in the grief process.…
Find out more »Chris Wivholm Scholarship Will be Awarded on May 16th
We are proud to present our first Chris Wivholm Memorial Scholarship to an Eden Prairie High School student on Thursday, May 16th at 7 pm at the Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center.
Find out more »September 2020
Pampered Chef Online Party – Think Christmas Gifts!
Let's have some fun online and shop for Christmas gifts or for ourselves! Mark your calendar, and invite a friend or two! You’ll learn recipes and tips to help get delicious meals quickly on your table. A portion of the party sales will go to a great cause. Please select the option to have your order shipped directly to yourself!! The party will be happening on Facebook, please like the Chris Wivholm Foundation on Facebook and register to attend. Once…
Find out more »October 2020
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
You’re invited to a Pampered Chef virtual fundraiser show for the Chris Wivholm Foundation! Follow this link to see all the new products, ideas and recipes offered this fall!! Be sure to place your order by Oct10th. If you have questions about anything don't hesitate to ask our consultant to suggest solutions or products. Thanks! Have fun shopping!!! We will have a LIVE Facebook Kick off for at 6 pm on Sunday Oct 4th! Join us to see the new fall products!! This event…
Find out more »November 2020
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
You’re invited to a Pampered Chef virtual fundraiser show for the Chris Wivholm Foundation! Follow this link to see all the products, ideas and recipes offered this fall!! Get items for your holiday baking. And Pampered Chef items make great gifts for holiday giving!!! People are eating at home more than ever and PChef products can make that easier and more fun!!! Be sure to place your order by November 19th to be part of the fundraiser. You can order now…
Find out more »January 2021
Understanding the Science Behind Addiction: Why It is Not a Moral Failure of the Character
Please join us for online event UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND ADDICTION: Why it is not a moral failure of the character on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10am CST/ 11am EST. How many of us, who lost our loved ones, experience tremendous grief and face terrible stigma on top of that! How many times did you feel that you had to defend your kid and to prove that she or he were a good person but suffered from a disease? …
Find out more »January 2022
4th Annual January Event: Conversation with Professor Mark Thomas
Understanding the Science Behind Addiction: Why It is Not a Moral Failure of the Character Please join us for online event UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND ADDICTION: Why it is not a moral failure of the character on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 8amPST/10am CST/ 11am EST. How many of us, who lost our loved ones, experience tremendous grief and face terrible stigma on top of that! How many times did you feel that you had to defend your kid and…
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