"I want my work to offer condolence and speak hope to mothers and daughters, to tell the truth to fathers and sons, to support broken-hearted lovers who have become victims, to stop the hurt to children and to hug those shaking in anger, fear and pain in their first faltering steps toward a better life for themselves. My heart is full."- Christina Stroud

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I began my career as an Organizational Psychologist and founded and directed a coaching/coach training company back in 1999. 

My focus turned to methamphetamine recovery in 2000 after losing a friend to the drug and as demand for good recovery services grew I was inspired to open up a recovery center where we provide a full suite of services related to recovery, residential, coaching sessions for families and day visits. We deal with those recovering from abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol,  and the biggest curse to our nation, methamphetamine in an inspiring and strengths-based model. 

I published ICE STORM and BANDAIDS DON"T FIX BULLET HOLES in 2016 -both books were sold out across New Zealand and Australia in weeks and will soon be available as ebooks.I am currently working on releasing an ebook in a few weeks, Angels with Scars, written for women who are or who have had  to deal with children, or partners battling with drug abuse.

I received a Bachelors of Science Degree and majored in Organizational Psychology from Massey University. I was honored as an Alumni of Distinction in 2015. 

My biggest challenge is the fact drug recovery is seen as a kind of punishment,  Myths surround the possibility for complete recovery. and these are the myths that keep people using and  loved ones from approaching them.

Drug use is a disease-  

You have to wait until they want help

The user is powerless

All untrue, all can be challenged. 

One of my greatest strengths is my expertise and  exhaustive knowledge of meth and other drugs, and the fact that www.ChritinaStroud.com  approaches the problem from a different angle, making goals, vision, values and solutions more palatable than the problem.  

I have many accomplishments. one being staying in this business for 16 years and showing results that exceed others.

21 DAYS in a beautiful Pacific Island retreat. Our most favourite venue is in warm and sultry Samoa. We are opening up bookings now 

I have many and much inspiration in my life. 

My work leaves a mark and speaks for itself. I have persisted in championing a better society by creating a vision to overcome drug abuse.

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I was named Hero of the Year by a local newspaper, and I was nominated for Nomad Volunteer of the Year 2009 and Woman of the Year 2009 by the North Shore Women's Center. I am a Massey University Alumni of Distinction.

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My life is a daring adventure and I enjoy every minute.