Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
18: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina Silvestri
18: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina Silvestri
18: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina Silvestri
Friday 24th November 2017
Discover how Dr. Adina Silvestri addresses the unique barriers women face in addiction treatment and advocates for innovative solutions.
26 minutes
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Overcoming Shame and Barriers: Women’s Journey to Addiction Recovery with Dr. Adina Silvestri
Since length of stay is positively correlated with successful outcomes, those barriers have to be addressed really early on so that the clients aren't prematurely exiting treatment right. Otherwise they're not going to get the help that they need.
Dr. Adina Silvestri, a licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Life Cycles Counseling, dives into the unique hurdles women face when seeking addiction treatment. In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, hosted by Duane Osterlind, Dr. Silvestri sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges that can impede women from accessing the help they need. One of the most significant obstacles is shame.
Women struggling with addiction frequently battle societal judgments and fear being labeled, which can deter them from seeking treatment or lead them to abandon it prematurely. Dr. Silvestri’s research emphasizes that addressing these feelings of shame is crucial for successful recovery. Another pressing issue is childcare. As primary caregivers, many women find it difficult to commit to treatment without reliable childcare options. This responsibility often forces them to choose between their recovery and their children’s well-being. Dr.
Silvestri advocates for integrating childcare support into treatment programs to improve outcomes. Additionally, she discusses the heartbreaking link between addiction and human trafficking. Many women who have been trafficked also struggle with substance abuse but are afraid to seek help due to threats from their traffickers. Dr. Silvestri highlights the importance of offering substance abuse treatment in domestic violence shelters to provide a safe haven for these women. By tackling these barriers head-on, Dr.
Silvestri aims to pave the way for more women to find hope and healing on their journey to recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and supporting women in addiction recovery.