Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
How To Pick A Sponsor
How To Pick A Sponsor
How To Pick A Sponsor
Friday 2nd August 2024
Struggling to find a sponsor? Dr. Jacques Burek shares practical tips and heartfelt advice on how to choose the right sponsor for your recovery journey.
22 minutes
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Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Choose a sponsor with at least five years of solid recovery.
- Attend various meetings to find someone who resonates with you.
- Ask potential sponsors key questions about their sobriety and expectations.
- It's okay to switch sponsors if the relationship isn't working.
- A sponsor-sponsee relationship is mutual and requires commitment from both sides.
Finding a sponsor is key to your recovery, honestly.
Choosing a sponsor can be a daunting task, but it's crucial for your recovery journey. In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques Burek, a seasoned psychologist and addiction specialist, breaks down the process of finding the right sponsor. He emphasises the importance of having a sponsor who has been solidly in recovery for at least five years. Why? Because these individuals have navigated their own recovery and are now in a position to guide others effectively.
Dr. Burek suggests attending various meetings and listening carefully to those who speak with wisdom and clarity about recovery. It's all about finding someone who resonates with you and speaks your language. Once you identify such a person, approach them and ask if they are taking on new sponsees. It might seem intimidating, but remember, the worst they can say is no, and that's not a reflection on you. Dr.
Burek also discusses key questions to ask potential sponsors, such as their length of sobriety and their expectations from you as a sponsee. He stresses that it's okay if the first sponsor isn't a perfect match; finding the right fit may take time. The episode also touches on the mutual nature of the sponsor-sponsee relationship, highlighting that it's okay to switch sponsors if the relationship isn't working out. Dr.
Burek's compassionate and straightforward advice aims to demystify the process and encourage you to take that crucial step in your recovery journey. So, if you're struggling to find a sponsor or unsure how to approach someone, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt encouragement to help you on your way.