Equipped for Recovery
A trauma-informed, faith-based workshop for building your recovery toolbox.
💬 What Is Equipped for Recovery?
A one-day interactive workshop created to support survivors, caregivers, and ministry leaders through faith-informed, trauma-sensitive teaching. With live sessions, engaging speakers, and practical tools, it offers a safe space to reflect, connect, and grow.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re navigating childhood trauma, addiction, anxiety, or everyday life stressors—this workshop helps you build or refresh your recovery toolbox with practical, grace-filled tools you can start using right away.
🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Carla Alvarez
Virtual Host | YouTube Interview
Carla Alvarez brings warmth, wisdom, and a great sense of humor to her role as virtual host for the Equipped for Recovery Workshop. In this casual spotlight interview, she shares about her work with Raised to Walk and Bright Sheep Ministries, her role in the event, and a fun, little-known fact about herself.
🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Krystl Michalek
Speaker & Workshop Showrunner | YouTube Interview
Krystl Michalek brings contagious energy, a heart for teaching, and incredible behind-the-scenes expertise to the Equipped for Recovery Workshop. In this interview, Krystl shares a preview of her session on self-care, what attendees can expect, and a surprising detail you won’t want to miss.
🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Jillian Criswell
In-Person MC | YouTube Interview
Jillian Criswell brings humor, heart, and a whole lot of energy to her role as MC for the in-person Equipped for Recovery event. In this interview, she shares her personal connection to the recovery journey, what attendees can expect from the event, and a surprising little detail about herself.
🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Mike & Jennifer Orenstein
Recovery Pastors | YouTube Interview
Mike and Jennifer Orenstein, longtime leaders in recovery ministry at Shoreline Church, bring insight, authenticity, and wisdom to their Equipped for Recovery session on accountability and support. In this interview, they share their heart for helping others maintain freedom, what attendees can expect from their session, a hands-on activity they’re planning, and a fun surprise about themselves.
🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Kelly Mata
Pastor-Realtor | YouTube Interview
Kelly Mata, co-pastor at Shoreline Church in Austin, brings heartfelt wisdom, joyful energy, and a passion for authentic ministry to the Equipped for Recovery Workshop. In this live conversation, she shares why this event matters, what she hopes participants will take away, and a few fun surprises about herself. Kelly’s heart for helping people grow through pain and into purpose shines throughout.
🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Korine Martinez & Angellee Jones
Guest Speakers | YouTube Interview
This vibrant mother-daughter duo brings creativity, heart, and a deep love for God to the Equipped for Recovery Workshop. In this spotlight interview, Korine and Angellee talk about their session on “Taking Thoughts Captive” through journaling, what attendees can expect, and share some personal insights—including a few fun surprises about themselves. Their joy and authenticity are contagious!
🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Charlotte B. Thomason
YouTube Interview with Carla Alvarez
Join me and my dear friend Carla for an informal, behind-the-scenes conversation about my role in the Equipped for Recovery Workshop. I share a few sneak peeks from my session, talk about my own healing journey, and even reveal a little-known fact about myself.
📸 Moments from the Workshop
The learning was real—and so was the joy.
Equipped for Recovery was more than a workshop—it was a space for connection, reflection, and learning new tools. These photos and video highlights capture the heart of the day: authentic stories, community support, and hands-on moments of growth. From laughter and shared testimonies to quiet journaling and interactive sessions, every part pointed back to God’s faithfulness—and equipped participants with real, practical tools to support their healing journey.
It’s a Wrap!
Can you tell how much fun we had while learning!
🧰 Continue the Experience
Watch the Replays. Revisit the Tools. Keep Growing
Couldn’t attend live? Or want to revisit the sessions at your own pace? You can access the full Equipped for Recovery 2022 workshop—including all six session recordings and the downloadable workbook used during the event.
Includes:
- Welcome with Pastor Kelly Mata
- Boundaries – Charlotte B. Thomason
- Taking Thoughts Captive – Korine Martinez & Angellee Jones
- Self-Care – Krystl Michalek
- Accountability – Mike & Jennifer Orenstein
- Q&A Panel with all presenters
- 📘 Digital Downloadable Workbook
- 💡 Download details will be emailed within 24 hours of purchase.
📘 Just Want the Workbook?
Use this full-color workbook to explore your recovery toolbox, reflect on key topics, and apply what you learn—whether you’re watching the replays or using it as a standalone resource.
🙋♀️ Want to Host a Workshop Like This?
Equipped for Recovery was designed to be interactive, trauma-informed, and full of grace. If you’re interested in bringing a similar experience to your church, recovery group, or community, I’d love to talk with you about how we can shape it to meet your needs.