ACI Connect Celebrates National Recovery Month π
September is National Recovery Month - a time to highlight addiction awareness and celebrate the power of recovery. To mark the occasion, weβre delighted to welcome Sean Kinsella as our next guest speaker for ACI Connect.
Sean, founder of Sean Kinsella β Lived Experience Leader, Speaker & Mentor, is a passionate advocate for recovery and well-being. Having overcome his own journey through addiction and crime, he now works across prisons, treatment centres, schools, and community organisations. Through motivational talks and well-being, he inspires change and empowers people to rebuild their lives with dignity, resilience, and hope.

What is ACI Connect?
ACI Connect is a dedicated space for our members to build meaningful connections through community, open conversation, and mutual support. While it isnβt part of CPD, its value lies in offering time to step away from work or study, share experiences, and feel part of a community that truly understands. Open to all members, whether student associates or experienced supervisors, it provides a supportive environment where everyone belongs.
Session Format
In addition to a guest speaker or expert, each ACI Connect session is supported by Nicole Ryan and Susan Galvin Walsh, both experienced Addiction Counsellors and members of the ACI Board. Theyβll help guide the conversation, creating space for open discussion.
ACI Connect offers members the chance to pause, reflect, and connect with peers - reinforcing that, even within the demands of professional life and studies, we are part of a supportive community.