Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 18: The Therapeutic Journey, Pt. 1
Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 18: The Therapeutic Journey, Pt. 1
Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 18: The Therapeutic Journey, Pt. 1
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Greg McFarland discusses his path through addiction recovery, detailing detox, short-term care, and spiritual growth in this episode of Above & Beyond Recovery.
27 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
22 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Inside the Therapeutic Journey: Greg McFarland’s Path to Recovery
Episode Overview
- The podcast provides unique insights into the therapeutic journey of addiction recovery, featuring Greg McFarland, director of the Philadelphia Adult and Teen Challenge location.
- Greg's personal experience of going through the program in 2008 gives him a unique perspective on the transformative nature of the therapeutic process.
- The conversation delves into the physical symptoms and emotional challenges individuals face in detox, highlighting the importance of sustaining motivation, stabilizing physically and mentally, and instilling hope during this phase.
- Moving on to short-term care, the discussion explores the intense therapeutic engagement, structured living, and spiritual development, offering valuable insights into the multifaceted aspects of recovery.
- The podcast aims to provide comprehensive perspectives on the challenges, triumphs, and transformative power of the therapeutic journey in addiction recovery, offering valuable insights for individuals and their loved ones.
The podcast aims to provide comprehensive insights into the multifaceted nature of recovery, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges, triumphs, and transformative power of the therapeutic journey.
Ever wondered what it’s really like to go through addiction treatment? In this episode of Above & Beyond Recovery, Greg McFarland, director of the Philadelphia Adult and Teen Challenge, shares his firsthand experiences and insights. Having gone through the program himself in 2008, Greg offers a unique perspective on the journey from the initial phone call to the detox stage and beyond.
He paints a vivid picture of the physical symptoms, emotional hurdles, and the crucial steps needed to stabilize both body and mind. From short-term care to intense therapeutic engagement and spiritual development, Greg’s story is both challenging and inspiring. This episode isn’t just about the process; it’s about the hope and transformation that come with it.
Whether you’re facing addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the recovery process, Greg’s journey offers a candid look into the multifaceted world of addiction treatment. Tune in for part one of this eye-opening conversation.