Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Hypnotherapy - Rat Park
Hypnotherapy - Rat Park
Hypnotherapy - Rat Park
Friday 22nd July 2011
Explore hypnotherapy and environmental influences on addiction with Wendi Friesen and Dr. Bruce Alexander on Harm Reduction Radio.
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Get the buttons here!Hypnosis and Environment: Rethinking Addiction Treatment
We've got to change our paradigm, and that's what I think is the take-home message. We don't have to change anything in society. All we've got to do is crush the dealers and stuff, or the genetic model, the demon drug model.
Ever wondered how hypnotherapy and environment can reshape addiction treatment? In this episode of Harm Reduction Radio, host Kenneth Anderson dives into these intriguing topics with two distinguished guests. First up is Wendi Friesen, a hypnotherapist who specializes in smoking cessation, alcohol dependence, and addiction. Friesen shares how hypnosis can change core beliefs and habits, leading to healthier triggers and greater self-control.
She even recounts a heartwarming success story of a client who turned their life around using her CD program. Next, we hear from Dr. Bruce Alexander, professor emeritus of psychology at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Alexander discusses his groundbreaking Rat Park studies, which reveal how environment and social connections can significantly influence addiction. He challenges the conventional view of addiction as a disease or genetic fate and criticizes traditional treatment methods. Dr.
Alexander calls for a paradigm shift towards more socially integrated recovery approaches, questioning the limitations of programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. This episode offers a fresh perspective on addiction treatment, urging listeners to think outside the box and consider alternative methods. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides valuable insights that could change your approach to recovery.