Geoff Kane
Geoff Kane, MD, MPH
Episode 10: Healing Psychological Trauma and Growing Resilience: “The Power of Humans Supporting Each Other”
Episode 10: Healing Psychological Trauma and Growing Resilience: “The Power of Humans Supporting Each Other”
Episode 10: Healing Psychological Trauma and Growing Resilience: “The Power of Humans Supporting Each Other”
Wednesday 1st May 2024
Explore how trauma impacts addiction and recovery with Dr. Suzanne Phillips. Learn practical techniques for healing and building resilience.
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Geoff Kane
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Trauma can predispose individuals to addiction.
- Emotional regulation is crucial for recovery.
- Group support plays a vital role in healing.
- Mindfulness and CBT are effective trauma management techniques.
- Spirituality and community connections foster resilience.
Sometimes you need a group.
Ever wondered how trauma impacts addiction and recovery? In this episode of Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery, host Geoff Kane is joined by Dr. Suzanne Phillips, a psychologist with over 40 years of experience in helping people heal from emotional wounds caused by natural disasters, violence, and other traumatic events. Dr. Phillips shares her profound knowledge on how trauma, whether subtle or dramatic, predisposes individuals to addiction and disrupts relationships.
She emphasises the importance of emotional regulation, safety, meaning, and connection in the recovery process. Dr. Phillips recounts her experiences with communities affected by events like 9/11, mass shootings, and natural disasters. She highlights the significance of group support in healing, noting that sometimes 'you need a group' to truly start the recovery journey. Through anecdotes and real-life examples, she explains how trauma shatters our belief systems and how resilience can be built through connection and community.
The conversation also touches on practical techniques for managing trauma, such as mindfulness practices and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Dr. Phillips discusses the role of spirituality and the power of group therapy in fostering resilience and recovery. She provides valuable insights into how even small acts of kindness and support can make a significant difference in someone's healing journey. Why should you listen to this episode?
Because it offers a compassionate and practical approach to understanding and dealing with trauma, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction or supporting someone who is. Dr. Phillips' wisdom and experience provide a beacon of hope and actionable steps towards recovery.