Emotional Sobriety: Dr. Allen Berger's Path to Healing and Self-Responsibility
If you love me, you'll do that to make me feel okay. That may be a part of it, I think even more. It's the one place in the world where people are going to do everything we want them to do, because we think that that's what happens when you love someone.
How do you become the master of your own emotional well-being? In this episode of 'Take 12 Recovery Radio', Monty Dale Meyer teams up with Dr. Allen Berger to tackle the intricate concept of emotional sobriety. Dr. Berger sheds light on the roots of emotional dependency and emphasizes the significance of taking charge of your own recovery journey. Drawing inspiration from family therapist Virginia Satir’s work, particularly her book 'People Making', Dr.
Berger underscores the value of effective communication and understanding the pitfalls of immature love. The conversation dives into how judgment and compassion play crucial roles in recovery and how these elements fit within the Twelve Steps framework. Dr. Berger passionately discusses the transformative power of therapy and how emotional sobriety retreats can offer a deeper grasp of self-responsibility. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone eager to explore emotional sobriety and take meaningful steps toward healing.
Tune in to discover practical insights and heartfelt advice that can help you reclaim control over your emotional health.