Don Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement (Part 2) | Recovery Matters PodcastDon Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement (Part 2) | Recovery Matters Podcast
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Don Coyhis, Mohican Nation, is the President and Founder of White Bison, Inc., an American Indian non-profit organization, located in Colorado Springs, CO. Don originally set out to raise awareness and treat alcoholism among Indian youth on the reservations. After studying the underlying causes of alcoholism, White Bison’s mission expanded to include drug addiction, dysfunctional families and relationships, as well as the American Indian suicide rate. From this, the Wellbriety Movement was born. The teachings of Wellbriety go beyond being sober to include thriving in the community and being balanced emotionally, mentally, physical and spiritually. Over the past 26 years, Don has developed a series of culturally-based programs to address recovery and treatment, youth prevention and treatment, programs for healthy families, and healing from unresolved grief and traumatic loss due to intergenerational trauma. These programs are designed to help with all facets of family healing and have been implemented throughout the United States and Canada. Don has dedicated his life to raising awareness about all issues surrounding alcohol and drug abuse, how it impacts the family system and, most importantly, how families and communities can heal from these issues.
36:17•28 Jun 2022
Don Coyhis: Transforming Recovery with the Wellbriety Movement
“Young people are going to open up ways of staying in recovery that we, me as an old timer, would never have dreamed of.”
Ever wondered how recovery can be more than just about sobriety? In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Don Coyhis, President and Founder of White Bison, Inc., shares his incredible journey and the profound impact of the Wellbriety Movement. Hailing from the Mohican Nation, Don initially aimed to tackle alcoholism among Indian youth on reservations.
However, as he dug deeper into the root causes, his mission expanded to address drug addiction, family dysfunction, and even the high suicide rates within American Indian communities. Thus, the Wellbriety Movement was born, focusing on holistic healing—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual balance. For over 26 years, Don has been a beacon of hope, developing culturally-based programs that span recovery, youth prevention, and family healing across the United States and Canada.
This episode dives into the foundational principles of Wellbriety, the four laws that guide it, and the critical role of community in the recovery process. Don also touches on the challenges posed by new drugs and emphasizes the importance of grassroots leadership and young people's involvement in recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers invaluable insights into how communities can heal and thrive together.
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