Robert Cox, MA, LPC | Therapist/Coach | Addictions Recovery | Trauma recove
Robert Cox, MA, LPC | Therapist/Coach | Addictions Recovery | Trauma recove
Connection & Healing
Connection & Healing
Connection & Healing
Monday 12th September 2016
Robert Cox discusses how trauma impacts our ability to connect and how forming healthy connections is key to recovery in 'Mindful Recovery'.
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Author:
Robert Cox, MA, LPC | Therapist/Coach | Addictions Recovery | Trauma recove
Overview:
Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Connection: Robert Cox on Mindful Recovery
Trauma is at the root of all addiction. Connection drives our recovery but healthy connection requires being vulnerable and risking hurt. Learning to do this again is foundational in our recovery because connection is the key to healing.
Have you ever wondered why forming connections feels so daunting, especially when you're on a recovery journey? In this episode of 'Mindful Recovery', host Robert Cox dives deep into the essential role that connection plays in healing from trauma and addiction. Trauma often isolates us, making it hard to trust and be vulnerable. Yet, Cox argues, these very connections are key to our recovery.
He shares insights on how trauma disrupts our ability to connect healthily and how this disconnection can fuel addictive behaviors. With a focus on mindfulness, Cox offers practical techniques like mindful breathing and non-judgmental self-reflection to help rebuild these connections. He doesn't shy away from the challenges either—acknowledging the anxiety that comes with vulnerability but also highlighting the immense benefits of pushing through that discomfort.
Support groups come up as a vital resource, providing a safe space for sharing and understanding our 'broken spaces'. By the end of the episode, listeners will have a clearer picture of how to integrate mindfulness into their recovery process, fostering healthier relationships along the way. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the deep ties between trauma, addiction, and the healing power of connection.