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PART IV: Addiction, Recovery, and Hope Rev. Ted Wiard, EdD, LPCC, CGC, received a master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in grief and loss. He earned a doctorate in organizational leadership focused on leadership behaviors in the midst of change. Wiard is the co-founder of GoldenWillow Retreat near Taos, New Mexico, an emotional healing sanctuary focused on loss, trauma, grief, and recovery. In addition, he is the clinical director of Rio Grande ATP, an organization focused on recovery from substance use disorders. Wiard’s time working at Betty Ford Center and speaking at many other treatment centers led to a deeper knowledge of addiction and recovery. He also has his own therapy practice, is a minister, and due to his own personal and professional experiences, Wiard’s passion for emotional healing and growth have led him to be a leader in the field of recovery during times of transition and transformation. by Rev. Ted Wiard, EdD, LPCC, CGC Southwestern College and Golden Willow Retreat HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE I  SEP / OCT 2022 19