Lara, Daniel, and Zoe
Lara, Daniel, and Zoe
024 - Emotions and Addiction, with Jennifer Van Wyck
024 - Emotions and Addiction, with Jennifer Van Wyck
024 - Emotions and Addiction, with Jennifer Van Wyck
Monday 13th March 2023
Psychotherapist Jennifer Van Wyck discusses how emotions influence addiction and shares grounding techniques on 'Flowers for Zoe - Stories for Dennis'.
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Get the buttons here!Emotions and Addiction: Insights from Psychotherapist Jennifer Van Wyck
I think there's going to be a lot of decision makers that have that emotional intelligence.
Have you ever wondered how emotions can influence addiction? In this episode of 'Flowers for Zoe - Stories for Dennis', psychotherapist Jennifer Van Wyck sheds light on the intricate link between our feelings and addictive behaviors. Van Wyck, known for her humanitarian work and speaking engagements, dives deep into how emotions like fear, anger, joy, and love can signal underlying issues that often lead to addiction.
She emphasizes that while pain is an inevitable part of life, the additional suffering we create by holding onto negative thoughts is avoidable. Jennifer encourages listeners to embrace all their emotions, not just the comfortable ones, and introduces grounding techniques to help manage the more challenging feelings. She also highlights the importance of connecting with others as a means to navigate emotional turbulence.
This episode offers valuable insights into understanding and managing emotions to improve overall well-being, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction.