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Above & Beyond Recovery

Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge

  • Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 19: The Therapeutic Journey, Pt. 2

Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 19: The Therapeutic Journey, Pt. 2

Wednesday 17th May 2023

Join Greg McFarland as he explores group dynamics and faith in recovery, highlighting the blend of spiritual and clinical methods for holistic healing.
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Above & Beyond Recovery
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Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
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Group Dynamics and Faith: A Deep Dive into Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Group dynamics and their impact on vulnerability and healing in the therapeutic journey
  • The roles individuals take on in group settings and their significance in the recovery process
  • The comparison between long-term faith-based programs and outpatient therapy
  • The integration of spiritual and clinical aspects in the journey of recovery
  • Insights into personal wholeness habits, such as intermittent fasting and engaging in Bible study
When a group of people are meeting together and they're just open and encouraging to each other towards that therapeutic process they can begin to feel that sense of trust that sense of openness and then they get to become vulnerable and that place of vulnerability is where healing many times happens for the deeper wounds that somebody's struggling with.
Ever wondered how group dynamics can shape your recovery journey? In this episode of Above & Beyond Recovery, Greg McFarland, director of the Philadelphia Adult and Teen Challenge Center, sheds light on the therapeutic process from a patient's perspective. Greg explores the unique roles individuals play in group settings and why long-term faith-based programs often outshine outpatient therapy. He shares his experience in integrating spiritual and clinical approaches, emphasizing how renewing the mind with biblical truths can be a game-changer.
To wrap things up, Greg touches on personal wellness practices like intermittent fasting and participating in a mom's Bible study. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.