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Path lighter. Professional trainer. Retired parole officer. Marilyn Stein is all this and more – a social worker and sought-after speaker at the crossroads of criminal justice, addiction, trauma, and wellness. It’s a crossroads she helped forge as an early advocate of reform, recovery, and trauma-informed care.
Who is Marilyn?
Marilyn founded MGS Consulting, a training and consulting organization, upon retiring as a parole officer in 2002. Her singular goal: To bring evidence-based behavioral health advances to courtrooms, counseling spaces, prisons, and individuals struggling to figure out how to live their best lives.
Meet Marilyn Workshops & EventsI knew early in in my probation career that my clients were far more than just a headline, or their criminal behavior. I know if we could help them see that they were more – especially those with substance use disorders – they would do better, their families would do better, and our communities would do better.”
Marilyn Stein
Curriculum Design & Training
Customized classes and programs resonate with audiences and learners.
Pathfinder & Guide
Work one-on-one with Marilyn to uncover your strengths, navigate barriers, and live more meaningfully.
Team Works
Marilyn strengthens skills and trust among groups, optimizing team function and outcomes.
Words to Grow On
Musings by Marilyn
Recovery + Resilience: The Truth About SUD
In 2022, when absolutely everything is televised, linked-to and discussed ad nauseam in the media, you would think that the world would have a handle on what Substance Use…
Continue ReadingSuicide Prevention Has To Be An Ongoing Effort
September is designated National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Having a month dedicated to suicide…
Continue ReadingDrug Overdose Awareness Day
Every year on August 31 the world recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day – a campaign to end overdose, remember those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and…
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