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Drinking problem...what’s your story? with Narrative Therapist Tessa Freeman
Drinking problem...what’s your story? with Narrative Therapist Tessa Freeman
Drinking problem...what’s your story? with Narrative Therapist Tessa Freeman
Saturday 22nd July 2023
Learn how narrative therapy and community support can help overcome alcohol addiction with insights from therapist Tessa Freeman.
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Get the buttons here!Rewrite Your Story: How Narrative Therapy Helps Overcome Alcohol Addiction
Episode Overview
- Narrative therapy separates a person from their problem, enabling them to overcome guilt and shame associated with alcohol dependence
- Community connection plays a vital role in replacing addiction with support and understanding
- Storytelling empowers individuals to address false narratives and rebuild self-worth
- Alcohol addiction does not discriminate and affects individuals from various backgrounds
- A combination of individual and group therapy is essential for long-term change in alcohol dependence
You feel completely isolated because the shame and the guilt puts you in a box where you say, oh, no, I can't deal with this. I can't go to other people with my problem. And then once you start realizing and you come into a group setting and you start realizing, you're not the only one dealing with a problem. That connection completely starts taking the place of the dependency that you have on alcohol.
Ever wondered how changing the way you tell your story could help you overcome alcohol addiction? In this episode, Janet Gourand sits down with narrative therapist Tessa Freeman to dive into just that. Narrative therapy is all about separating the person from the problem, and Tessa is a pro at helping people ditch the guilt and shame that often come with addiction.
When Tessa lost her father, she found solace in narrative therapy, which inspired her to become a therapist herself. Now, she specializes in addiction and believes in the power of community to replace addiction with connection. Tessa and Janet discuss how narrative therapy works, emphasizing that the client is the expert of their own life. The therapist walks alongside them, not in front.
This approach helps reduce feelings of shame and empowers individuals to see themselves as separate from their addiction. They also touch on the false narratives surrounding alcohol dependence and the importance of both individual and group therapy in achieving long-term recovery. Whether you're struggling with alcohol or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on rewriting your story for a brighter, sober future.