Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Buddhist Recovery from Addictions and METTA Protocol with Dr. Steve Dansiger PsyD MFT
Buddhist Recovery from Addictions and METTA Protocol with Dr. Steve Dansiger PsyD MFT
Buddhist Recovery from Addictions and METTA Protocol with Dr. Steve Dansiger PsyD MFT
Thursday 19th July 2018
Dr. Steve Dansiger explores Buddhist recovery methods and the METTA protocol for addiction treatment on 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio'.
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Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Being addicted to substances in the end causes great harm and suffering to me and to others. But then, also, just looking at young people or people who are nowhere near the possibility of this, mindfulness brings, or Buddhist mindfulness in particular, brings a whole host of skill-based abilities that make it so that I am less likely to need to fix things.
Have you ever wondered how Buddhist mindfulness can aid in addiction recovery? In this enlightening episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo chats with Dr. Steve Dansiger, a versatile clinician, writer, and meditation teacher. Dr. Dansiger’s journey is anything but ordinary. From playing drums in iconic venues to becoming an international educator and sought-after therapist, his story is filled with unique twists and turns.
Now, he’s a leading figure in Buddhist recovery methods and the co-founder of Refuge Recovery Centers, a top-notch Buddhist addictions rehab center. In this episode, Dr. Dansiger dives into his personal battle with addiction and how he found solace in Buddhist mindfulness. He introduces the METTA protocol, a treatment method combining Buddhist mindfulness with EMDR therapy, designed to help individuals overcome addiction. Dr. Dansiger explains how mindfulness can cultivate loving-kindness and reduce the urge to