Psychiatrist S. Kelly Gupta on Healing Addiction with the 3 Principles
All thought is spiritual, all thought has a source. And that all thought is spiritual, all thought has a source. What this understanding is an enormous gift to the world of trauma work, because it just it points us to the source of healing of all healing, of even the healing that happens in very conventional trauma therapy.
Can the way we think about our thoughts change how we heal from addiction? In this compelling episode of 'Addiction, Alcoholism & The 3 Principles', Psychiatrist S. Kelly Gupta, M.D., offers a fresh perspective on the traditional methods of psychiatry versus the transformative power of the 3 Principles. Dr.
Gupta shares a 15-minute snippet from a longer session with 21 Addiction Mentors at the Back to The Fitrah Mentoring Academy, diving into how he integrates these principles into his practice in Arizona. Dr. Gupta explains the old paradigm of psychiatry, which often focuses on altering the content of people's thoughts. He contrasts this with the 3 Principles' approach, which goes deeper into understanding the nature and source of thought itself.
This shift, he argues, can be a game-changer in treating trauma and addiction. He also touches on the concept of 'Connected Oneness', suggesting that healing comes from recognizing our inherent connection to a universal source. Listeners will find Dr. Gupta's journey enlightening as he recounts how embracing the 3 Principles has impacted his practice and his clients' lives. He stresses the importance of personal agency in recovery, encouraging a move away from victimhood.
If you're curious about how spirituality and psychology can intersect to offer new pathways for healing, this episode is a must-listen.