Connecticut Certification Board
Connecticut Certification Board
A More Empowering Narrative
A More Empowering Narrative
A More Empowering Narrative
Tuesday 11th July 2023
Join Jeffrey Gwame and Pete Rubinas as they discuss empowering language and diverse support options in addiction recovery on 'Scope of Practice'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Recovery: A Chat with Pete Rubinas of SMART Recovery
Episode Overview
- Pete Rubinas discusses the principles and history of SMART Recovery, focusing on self-empowerment and practical tools for balanced living beyond addictive behavior.
- The conversation emphasizes the impact of language in treatment, recovery, and prevention, highlighting the need for non-stigmatizing and empowering approaches.
- Pete delves into the importance of engaging family members and affected individuals in the recovery process, emphasizing the need for diverse and empowering recovery support options.
- The episode sheds light on the ethical obligation to understand and promote empowering options for those seeking help, advocating for multiple pathways to recovery.
- Listeners are encouraged to explore SMART Recovery and other empowering recovery support options to expand the scope of care and promote diverse pathways to recovery.
I always think about what can I say to this human being that helps them reclaim power and agency in their life rather than stripping them of it.
Ever wondered how changing the way we talk about addiction can change lives? In this episode of 'Scope of Practice', host Jeffrey Gwame sits down with Pete Rubinas, the Executive Director of SMART Recovery, to discuss just that. Pete opens up about the history and core principles of SMART Recovery, a program dedicated to self-empowerment and practical tools for a balanced life beyond addiction.
They explore how language shapes our approach to treatment and recovery, stressing the need for non-stigmatizing and supportive terms. Pete also highlights the importance of involving family members and those directly affected in the recovery journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in diverse recovery pathways and the ethical responsibility to provide empowering support options.
It's an enlightening conversation that underscores the significance of multiple routes to recovery, aiming to reshape how we view and support those seeking help.