Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
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Ep 27: Holistic Recovery with Dr. Peter Butt
Ep 27: Holistic Recovery with Dr. Peter Butt
Ep 27: Holistic Recovery with Dr. Peter Butt
Thursday 24th April 2025
Dr. Peter Butt discusses holistic recovery in First Nations communities, focusing on spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical care.
68 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Hopeful
Healing
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Holistic Health Innovations
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Episode Overview
- Holistic recovery addresses spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical aspects.
- Culturally grounded care is essential for effective treatment.
- Community support, including housing and cultural activities, plays a crucial role.
- Creating supportive environments helps individuals in their recovery journey.
- Holistic recovery involves making every home a healing lodge.
We need to be thinking about how we make every home a healing lodge
Mino Bimaadiziwin's episode featuring Dr. Peter Butt is a deep dive into the concept of holistic recovery, especially within First Nations communities. Carol Hopkins, CEO of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, hosts this enlightening conversation. Dr. Butt, a retired clinical associate professor and consultant in addictions medicine, shares his vast experience and insights on treating substance use disorders through a holistic approach. He stresses the importance of addressing spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical aspects for effective recovery.
The discussion also highlights the need for culturally grounded care and community support, including housing and cultural activities. Dr. Butt's passion for compassionate and culturally relevant care shines through as he talks about making every home a healing lodge. He also discusses the challenges faced by First Nations in accessing comprehensive care and the necessity of supportive environments.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted approach to addiction recovery and the importance of community and culture in healing.