Wear Recovery - Sunderland

Welcome to Aspire Team.

We work with individuals whose alcohol and substance use may be increasing and have the potential to lead to longer term issues including dependency. 

We believe that it is better to take action before harm occurs and offer a 12-week intervention to support people to make positive behaviour changes.

We work closely with individuals to develop tools and techniques that are needed to implement changes, as well building confidence to maintain those changes. Over 12 weekly sessions you will meet with your coordinator to work through the following areas:

  • Readiness to change - attitudes to alcohol/drug use and reasons for change
  • The effects of alcohol and substance use on your physical and emotional wellbeing
  • Urges and cravings and how to deal with them
  • The cost of alcohol and drugs - how much you will save and the benefits of saving money
  • Recovery planning and this will support you moving forward
  • Discover SMART goals and how to set these

Meet the team

A woman taking a selfie wearing a black blazer. She has a shoulder length bob haircutEmma

Hi, my name is Emma and I am the Aspire Team Lead.  I have worked in this field for almost 19 years and love seeing the positive changes that people can make to their lives. 

I have a background in psychology and prior to working in this field I worked as an Assistant Psychologist in a prison service.

 I enjoy spending my spare time with my family, friends and dog.  I also love a good wordsearch!

 

 

A young woman taking a selfie, she has light brown curled hairCharlotte

Hello, my name is Charlotte, and I work as a part of the Aspire Team at Wear Recovery as a Behaviour Change Coordinator.

I have worked in the field of substance misuse for a period of 2 years.

I am very passionate about the work I do and always aim to provide a safe, inviting space to all accessing support.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, visiting the Lake District and renovating my current home.

 

 

A brunette woman wearing a floral top taking a selfieAmy

Hello, my name is Amy, and I work as a part of the Aspire Team at Wear Recovery as a Behaviour Change Coordinator. I have worked within substance misuse services for around 3 years. Before my time at Wear Recovery, I worked within the community delivering healthcare.

I am passionate about my work and get pleasure from seeing the positive changes people make to their own lives.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, my dog and camping.

 

 

A woman taking a selfie. She has curly hairKirsty

Hi, my name is Kirsty, and I am a Behaviour Change Coordinator. I love my job and love meeting the people we work with and helping them to make positive changes that improve their lifestyles.

In my spare time I love to spend time with my friends and family, going for walks with my dogs, shopping and reading.