Samson Motavassel: Helping People Overcome Addiction
The goal is to try to intervene on their life and let them know their life is not working for them, but to also get them to a point where you can empower them with certain things about them that you know or learned or have learned through their family.
Picture this: a life dedicated to saving others from the grip of addiction. That’s the mission of Samson Motavassel, a therapist with a passion for guiding people towards recovery. In this episode of 'Peji's Recovery Corner', host Pej Alaghamandan, who has been sober for 15 years, sits down with Samson to uncover the keys to overcoming addiction. Samson’s approach isn’t just about therapy; it’s about empowering individuals to understand themselves better and involving families in the recovery journey.
He believes that family support is crucial and can make a significant difference in a person's path to sobriety. Pej and Samson also dive into the importance of building trust with clients. They discuss how establishing a strong rapport can help individuals realize that their current lifestyle isn’t working and encourage them to seek change. Chronic relapse is another topic they tackle head-on.
Samson shares his insights on why some people struggle to stay sober, pointing out that unresolved issues often lie at the heart of repeated relapses. By addressing these underlying problems, therapists can help clients achieve lasting recovery. Throughout their conversation, Pej and Samson reflect on how addiction treatment has evolved over the years. They highlight the increased awareness and understanding of both addiction and mental health, offering hope for those still struggling.
If you or someone you care about is facing addiction, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice on finding the right path to recovery.