Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Do You Know How To Self Sooth?
Do You Know How To Self Sooth?
Do You Know How To Self Sooth?
Friday 28th March 2025
Discover why self-soothing is crucial in addiction recovery and learn practical tips from Dr. Jacques de Broekert in this insightful episode.
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Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Episode Overview
- Discomfort often drives addictive behaviour.
- Learning to self-soothe is crucial in recovery.
- Childhood trauma can hinder emotional regulation skills.
- Community support helps validate and reduce the power of negative emotions.
- Healthy outlets for discomfort prevent explosive reactions.
The reason that we use is because we're uncomfortable.
Feeling uncomfortable is a universal experience, but for those struggling with addiction, it can be particularly overwhelming. In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert, a seasoned psychologist and addiction specialist, unpacks the concept of self-soothing and its critical role in recovery. Drawing from his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Jacques explains how discomfort often drives addictive behaviour, especially in individuals with a history of trauma.
He discusses the importance of learning to self-regulate emotions and the challenges faced by those who were never taught these skills during childhood. Dr. Jacques uses relatable analogies, like comparing emotional regulation to a pressure cooker, to illustrate how releasing a bit of 'steam' through healthy outlets can prevent explosive reactions. He also highlights the significance of community support in recovery, emphasising that sharing feelings in group settings can reduce their power and help individuals feel validated.
By the end of the episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of why self-soothing is essential and practical tips on how to incorporate it into your recovery journey. So, if you're on the path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help navigate the often turbulent waters of addiction recovery.