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4. Self Compassion in Recovery
4. Self Compassion in Recovery
4. Self Compassion in Recovery
Monday 4th December 2017
Dr. Robert Weathers discusses self-compassion in addiction recovery, offering practical advice and a guided meditation to help overcome shame and guilt.
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Get the buttons here!Healing with Kindness: Self-Compassion in Addiction Recovery
For whatever I have said to you or said against you, causing you harm, I forgive myself.
Imagine trying to climb a mountain with a heavy backpack of guilt and shame. That’s often what addiction recovery feels like. In this episode of 'Ask An Addiction Specialist', Dr. Robert Weathers shines a light on the power of self-compassion in easing that burden. Dr. Weathers breaks down the biopsychosocial model, showing how addiction impacts not just your body, but your mind, social connections, and even your spirit.
He emphasizes that while taking responsibility for your actions is vital, it’s just as important to be kind to yourself along the way. Shame and guilt are often massive roadblocks on the path to recovery, but Dr. Weathers suggests that self-compassion can act as a powerful antidote. He delves into the practice of forgiving yourself and others, making a compelling case for why these acts of kindness are crucial for true healing.
To help listeners put these ideas into practice, Dr. Weathers leads a guided meditation aimed at fostering self-compassion and forgiveness. Throughout the episode, he offers practical tips and heartfelt advice on how to build a compassionate relationship with your darker impulses and emotions. The message is clear: recovery is a journey, and self-compassion is an essential companion on that path. Tune in to learn how you can move beyond shame and guilt to achieve genuine, lasting recovery.