Don Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement | Recovery Matters PodcastDon Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement | 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.
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Don Coyhis: The Wellbriety Movement's Path to Healing
“The teachings of Wellbriety go beyond being sober to include thriving in the community and being balanced emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.”
Imagine dedicating your life to healing entire communities. That's exactly what Don Coyhis, from the Mohican Nation, has done. As the President and Founder of White Bison, Inc., Don's mission started with tackling alcoholism among Native American youth on reservations. But his journey didn't stop there. Over the past 26 years, he has expanded White Bison's reach to address drug addiction, dysfunctional families, and even the American Indian suicide rate. In this episode of 'Recovery Matters!
Podcast', Don opens up about the Wellbriety Movement—a holistic approach to recovery that goes beyond just being sober. It’s about thriving emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually within the community. Don also shares profound insights into the Four Directions and the Hoop Symbol, emphasizing their roles in uniting people and fostering a sense of balance. He highlights the invaluable wisdom of Elders in Native American culture and how their guidance is pivotal in the healing process.
If you're looking for a story of resilience, community, and holistic well-being, Don Coyhis' journey offers a beacon of hope and practical wisdom for anyone touched by addiction.
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