Harnessing Inner Strengths: Dean Porterfield's Approach to Beating Addiction
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies in recognizing and harnessing your inner strengths? In this episode of 'A Way Through', Jamie Edwards, Director of Community Relations at Archway Academy, sits down with Dean Porterfield, a seasoned expert in addiction recovery. Dean, who has spent over a decade at Cumberland Heights and leads Do Life! Counseling and Consulting in Nashville, TN, brings a wealth of experience to the table.
His unique approach focuses on individualized treatment plans that highlight each person's strengths and the crucial role of family support in the recovery journey. He also shares his thoughts on how social media can impact addiction and the stigma that often surrounds it. This episode is packed with practical advice and hope for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting a loved one through it.
Tune in to discover how identifying and leveraging personal strengths can pave the way to a brighter, sober future.