HETI Maine

08/30/2026

A day of the memory of us as a community, for those who have died from the op**te epidemic. On Monday, August 31st, at 8:00 PM, EST we are honoring for three minutes with silent meditation.
If you could light a candle, and we spiritually could all hold each other for this moment in time, where our brothers, our sisters, our neighbors, our friends, people we don't even know, have been lost to the use and misuse of opioids.

Agape Inc. has a deep commitment to unwavering dignity. This moment, join me, we can give dignity to those who have passed away, those family members who are left with the memory of a goodbye.
www.agapemaine.org

08/30/2026

A day of the memory of us as a community, for those who have died from the op**te epidemic. On Monday, August 31st, at 8:00 PM, EST we are honoring for three minutes with silent meditation.

If you could light a candle, and we spiritually could all hold each other for this moment in time, where our brothers, our sisters, our neighbors, our friends, people we don't even know, have been lost to the use and misuse of opioids.

Agape Inc. has a deep commitment to unwavering dignity. This moment, join me, we can give dignity to those who have passed away, those family members who are left with the memory of a goodbye.
www.agapemaine.org

07/04/2026

Celebrating Interdependence Day:
Join Us in Building a Compassionate
Community….

We at Agape Inc are excited to celebrate Interdependence Day with all
of you!
Our goal is to provide affordable support services to our community,
and we’re looking to raise $10,000 to make this possible.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special day with you!
Now until July 11th, every donation will be matched by a generous donor from our community, up to $5000. Interdependent Day is the perfect time to give back and strengthen our community
together.
Let’s work together to build a compassionate community where
everyone feels supported, especially those dealing with challenges like op**te misuse and the need for affordable counseling and
support services. We would greatly appreciate any help you can
provide to help us reach our goal.
You can send donations

Venmo: Agape Dignity-InnerEdgeCounseling.

Remember,Happy Interdependence Day

12/24/2025

Blessings,
I am so grateful of the gift of the sweet ache for being alive.
I am grateful of the gift for the love in the suffering of every moment.
I am truly grateful for the lovers and those who I disappoint(ed).
I am grateful of the gift for this ache, it shows me the spirit, the mystery exists.
And everyone of you have an amazing Solstice, Hanukkah, Holiday with your own ache, your own sweetness..
Give the gift of prayer, caring, love and kindness during your own dreams, triumphs, fears and insecurities..
Please extend the magic, the gift beyond the people you love, to those who are suffering and those that you may have disappointments with..Extent compassion to those you disagree...

Happy Solstice, Hanukkah & Holiday and incredibly wonderful stimulating, loving New Year.
❤️Stephen

11/29/2025

The Power of Groups Using Motivational Interviewing

Description :
This training will provide a brief unique review and practice of Motivational Interviewing spirit, structure, and skills with in the mutual aid group process.

Group work provides several important steps that help break the isolation often experienced by the people we serve. This training will also provide information on the issues and treatment for special populations (adolescents, young adults, poverty, gender, addiction, low-income families, parents, etc.) through the use of mutual aid support groups. We will also explore the issues of assessment, interaction, group norms, and various forms of support for the people we serve. We will address why the m mutual aid support group format is extremely effective and is consistent with the . In addition to the role of group leader in the 2 process of the group as a whole, spoke and hub and interrelatedness , the roles of the participants will be discussed and compared in various types of group settings, as well as the importance of boundaries/ contracts,and group frequency, duration, course, and process. This training will utilize experiential and hands-on opportunities to improve skills.
December 3rd & December 10th, 1 to 4pm EST virtual

Specializing in educational training, coaching, and consulting for individuals and agencies working in the criminal justice, health care, and social services fi

08/26/2025

On the 75th rotation around the Earth. I today have a published book on Amazon called motivational conversation, 25 years of practice. Very proud. I hope you get a chance to read it. Love to get your feedback.

08/05/2025

I had the wonderful opportunity to see a Cassidy Brothers film, Childish Things. It was quite amazing to see this independent film done by two brothers, and a multiple of other good young people who are actors, to create a story that felt so real, so intimate, and be a film. I encourage each of us while it's in Maine to see this remarkable film done by a group of young adults, talented as they are.
See them at the Nickelodeon on Monday in the evening in Portland or in Biddeford on the 17th.

Cassidy Pictures is the indie film production company behind Childish Things (2025). Founded by brothers Nick and Cash Cassidy in 2024 between Los Angeles and South Portland, ME.

04/03/2025

Please come

We are deeply committed to addressing critical issues on a macro level and are thrilled to announce our upcoming MI Through the Lens of Poverty training. Join us on May 28th & 29th, featuring renowned trainer Stephen Andrew and special guest expert Linda Riddell, as we explore impactful strategies to navigate and address poverty through Motivational Interviewing.

Interested? Register for Motivational Interviewing through the Lens of Poverty Training today - https://www.hetimaine.org/mi-poverty-202505

Reminder: This is a virtual training - anyone, anywhere can register. We will meet you where you're at!

04/03/2025

Come

Spring is the ideal time to reflect on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to stay on track. Are you and your team fully utilizing the power of Motivational Interviewing? If not, explore HETI's training opportunities below to enhance your skills and drive meaningful change!

Workshop Calendar - https://www.hetimaine.org/workshop-calendar

03/05/2025

This is amazing

Listening When We Don’t Agree

Division is a key word for the political climate in our country right now. So it can be challenging (to say the least) for people with different opinions to find a way to truly listen to each other. To be able to tolerate opinions that vastly diverge from our own requires making a conscious choice to put our own experiences, beliefs, and agendas on the backburner for a while as we “show up” and stay present for the other person.

At the Opening the Heart Workshop, we have a deep listening practice, called “Witnessing,” which helps create an atmosphere of safety in which people can speak and be heard. The underlying principles of Witnessing are kindness, respect, and selflessness—all of which can be difficult to practice when we disagree with what’s being said.

Here are a few key principles that can help us become better listeners.

▪︎ Stay open to receive. Deeply listening requires entering into a state of “being” rather than “doing.” We make ourselves into a sort of “empty space” in order to receive another’s experience, truths and views.

▪︎ Let go of our own agenda. The repeated practice of loosening our attachment to our own ideas and experiences builds our capacity to receive other points of view, while staying grounded in a non-judgmental, receptive state. This attitude of kindness, respect, and selflessness creates a level of safety that invites true honesty and sharing from others.

▪︎ Welcome a deeper understanding and connection. When someone feels safe enough to be honest about their beliefs and experiences, it becomes easier to understand their point of view—even if you don’t agree with it. One of our former longtime staff members used to say, “When we look into the eyes of another and see difference, we feel fear and separation. When we look into the eyes of another and see no difference, all that’s left is compassion.”

Divisiveness originates in our minds. Unity is the natural state of our hearts.

Any relationship, whether with a dear beloved or with a mere acquaintance, can benefit from compassionate listening. And who knows what we might learn once we put our own experience and perceptions to the side?

The practice of Witnessing is a profound gift we can give to others, and also a profound gift to give to ourselves. Leading with compassion through the act of Witnessing another is truly a win-win approach to conflict—and to life.

If you'd like to be listened to in this caring way, our next Opening the Heart workshop is at Kripalu in Massachusetts from March 30-April 2, 2025.
For more information about Opening the Heart, or to talk with us about whether this workshop is right for you, please email us at: [email protected]

To register: https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/opening-heart-workshop