Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Harry Tiebout AA's First Shrink: The Act of Surrender
Harry Tiebout AA's First Shrink: The Act of Surrender
Harry Tiebout AA's First Shrink: The Act of Surrender
Saturday 14th October 2023
Discover the power of surrender in addiction recovery with Father Bill W., inspired by Dr. Harry Tiebout's pioneering work.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the internal conflict between the conscious and unconscious mind in the surrender process
- Insights from the writings of psychiatrist Dr. Harry Tiebout
- The transformative journey to sobriety and recovery
- The impact of surrender on sobriety and emotional well-being
The unconscious mind rejects through its capacity for defiance and grandiosity what the conscious mind perceives. Hence, the individual is frightened by his or her drinking and is prevented from doing anything about it by the unconscious activity that can and does ignore or override the conscious mind.
Have you ever wondered why surrender is such a crucial part of addiction recovery? In this episode, Father Bill W. dives into the transformative concept of surrender, guided by the pioneering work of Dr. Harry Tiebout. Known as AA’s first psychiatrist, Tiebout had a unique perspective on why Alcoholics Anonymous succeeded where other methods fell short. He even treated Bill Wilson, AA's co-founder, for depression and later became an AA Trustee.
Using Tiebout’s 1949 article 'The Act of Surrender in the Therapeutic Process' as a foundation, Father Bill explores the inner battle between the conscious and unconscious mind. Why does our unconscious defiance often override our conscious desire to change? This episode unpacks that mystery. Father Bill's empathetic approach and decades of experience make his insights invaluable for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
Tune in to understand how surrender can be a powerful tool in the journey to sobriety, offering a fresh perspective on the path to recovery.