Nicole R. Larkin, MS, SMFT, CADC

Today was a special day for the Lighthouse. Not only for 18 years since the doors opened but also for recognizing staff who have served the Lighthouse and the recovery community for 5 or more years. Some of the board (not all could make it) was celebrated and thanked by staff💜

The City of Warrensburg and the University of Central Missouri have partnered to provide Naloxone across the school’s campus. warrensburgstarjournal.com/stories/city-o…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Sue Johnson on April 23, 2024. Dr. Johnson was a beloved teacher, therapist, author, and the pioneering innovator of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Read Obituary and watch tribute video: loom.ly/DwYr16c

13 years have gone by between these photos. But, no matter the time, the pride I have as a Key Spouse still resonates. 1st. Sgt (Ret.) Wyatt exemplified leadership skills and the importance of peer relationships. I learned so much. It was great catching up and sharing memories.

Recovery Lighthouse invites the community to have an open discussion about substance misuse seen in our youth and help talk solutions. @MentalHealthMO, this is the beginning of addressing substance use prevention within our local communities. Thank you for your continued support

So, I finally gave in and, after all my kids insisted, watched Barbie... 🎀 #SueJohnson #Barbiemovie #NewFeminism

Families, community leaders & advocates celebrate Recovery Month in Sedalia recognizing more than 20 million individuals in recovery. Stories of lives changed & families healed. Shared about support from ⁦@samhsagov⁩ & ⁦@MentalHealthMO⁩ supporting recovery in Sedalia.

Collaborating to change lives, improve communities. Proud of MFT alumnae Nicole Larkin & Keosha Fulcher ⁦@UCentralMO⁩ ⁦⁦@UCM_HDFS⁩ ⁦⁦@nrlarkin⁩. Nicole: PD for SAMHSA Recovery Court grant. Keosha: Clinical Services Coordinator, Survival Adult Abuse Center

I love watching others shine, and my colleague, Carol, shown bright today. I presented the research, and she presented the fundamentals of our Women in Recovery program. Thank you @MentalHealthMO for bring present to watch our CPS shine. Your support is unwavering.

Thank you, @MentalHealthMO Spring Training Institute, for having us present on Ethics and Engaging Families in the Recovery Process.

Great to see your @UCentralMO students at the Capitol. And a surprise visit from @LtGovMikeKehoe Keep up the good work!

Thank you President Best for your support and mentorship to ⁦@UCM_HDFS⁩ students during the Marriage & Family Therapy Advocacy Day. Student: ‘President Best is the best!’ Thank you for making is so special. ⁦@UCMPresident⁩ ⁦@UCMGovRelations⁩ ⁦@nrlarkin⁩

March is #WomensHistoryMonth. Join us in celebrating and recognizing these six female heroes and pioneers in the mental health field! ow.ly/q6m250Njlmo #MentalHealthMatters #WomenPioneers

2023 @TheAAMFT Leadership Symposium in New Orleans. Many thanks to @RecoveryLighth1 for providing this opportunity to learn leader skills from some of the top MFT leaders in the country.

One week from today, UCM MFT students and alumni will be at our State Capitol, advocating our profession and educating Senators and Representatives on the need of MFTs embedded in our communities. Privileged to be a part of this moment.

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Cardholders, we’re giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see @taylorswift13 during #TSTheErasTour! 1. Decipher the clue for the code word ✨ 2. Reply using #TSxCapitalOne and #Giveaway 3. Wait for the link via reply and enter the code word for a chance to win!

@MCRSP_Recovery representing the Central Region, including @RecoveryLighth1, Embassy and Powerhouse, together as one voice at our State Capitol, advocating the importance of life changing recovery support services to our Senators and Representatives. @MentalHealthMO

@RecoveryLighth1 was blessed to have Ken Vick, President of the Missouri Credentialing Board and Executive Director of @Benilde_Hall spend the afternoon with us, talking recovery support, self-care and ethics.

Paid parental leave has numerous health benefits for both parents and infants, including a decrease in postpartum depression, a decrease in infant mortality, and improved parental-infant attachment. psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…