Ken Seeley
| Ken Seeley | |
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 Ken Seeley, 2009 | |
| Born |
Kenneth R. Seeley October 25, 1962 |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Interventionist, Author |
| Website | |
| www.intervention911.com | |
Ken Seeley, born Kenneth R. Seeley on October 25, 1962, is an interventionist and author. He is best known for his appearances on the A&E reality show, Intervention. Certified as a Board Registered Interventionist - Level 2, Seeley himself has been sober since July 14, 1989.[1] Since then, he has worked full-time in the business of recovery.
Author
Seeley is the author of Face It and Fix It,[2] published by HarperOne in 2009. The book is about overcoming the denial that leads to common addictions while bringing guidance to those struggling with addiction. Face It and Fix It has been said to "leave you with a greater sense of self-awareness and the skills you need to both improve your relationships and to live the life you deserve".[3]
Interventionist
Seeley has remained involved, professionally and personally, in recovery since 1989. In an early episode of Intervention he revealed he was once addicted to crystal meth.[4] He is a Level II Board Registered Interventionist, and works to save lives every day as the founder of Intervention-911,[5] a service specializing not just in interventions but also in finding appropriate treatment centers for each kind of addict.[6] Today, Seeley lives with his partner, Eric McLaughlin in Palm Springs, [7]"Alcohol & Drug Intervention Services". Intervention 911. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
Television star
Seeley is a regular contributor to CNN,[8] MSNBC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC on the topic of addiction. Seeley was one of three featured interventionists on the Emmy Award Winning Television Series Intervention on A&E.
Honors
In 2011, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him.[9]
See also
- Drug rehabilitation
- Sober Coach
- Sober living environment
References
- ↑ "Ken Seeley pictures, bio, movies". Poptower.com. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
- ↑ Seeley, Ken. "Face It and Fix It: A Three-Step Plan to Break Free from Denial and Discover the Life You Deserve by Ken Seeley". Harpercollins.com. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
- ↑ Seeley, Ken. "Face It and Fix It". HarperCollins. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ↑ http://www.addicted.com/addiction-professionals/ken-seeley
- ↑ intervention911.com
- ↑ "Alcohol & Drug Intervention Services". Intervention 911. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
- ↑ http://www.desertsun.com/story/life/wellness/2014/03/25/ken-seeley-intervention-service-palm-springs/6883065/ providing intervention services there.
- ↑ "CNN.com". CNN.
- ↑ "Palm Springs Walk of Stars by date dedicated" (PDF). Retrieved 2013-02-16.
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