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"Levels of Care" with Pat McDonough LSW
"Levels of Care" with Pat McDonough LSW
"Levels of Care" with Pat McDonough LSW
Sunday 3rd April 2022
Join Joe Van Wie and Pat McDonough on AllBetter as they discuss empathy in addiction recovery and trauma therapy. Listen now for insightful conversations.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Empathy: Pat McDonough's Approach to Addiction Recovery
I thought, because I made the decision in a moment, that I wanted to be sober, that I was just going to be sober and that life was going to be easy. And, um, I didn't know how, and I just I didn't see, I didn't see a way out other than chemical use.
What does it take to truly understand and help someone struggling with addiction? Pat McDonough, a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor, brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to this critical question in this episode of AllBetter. Host Joe Van Wie sits down with Pat to explore the profound impact of trauma on addiction and the journey to recovery.
With a background that includes a BA in Psychology from Penn State University and a Master’s in Social Work from Marywood University, Pat's insights are both informed and deeply personal. He shares his own path to sobriety, shedding light on how his experiences have shaped his therapeutic methods. The discussion ranges from the limitations of traditional residential treatment to the promising benefits of EMDR therapy for trauma survivors.
Pat emphasizes the crucial role of empathy in therapy, highlighting that truly listening and understanding a person's story can be transformative. They also touch on the evolving perspectives regarding co-occurring conditions like ADHD, depression, and bipolar disorder, and how these are increasingly being integrated into treatment plans. As they look ahead, Pat offers his thoughts on the future of therapy and research, pondering new modalities that could further aid those grappling with addiction and trauma.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone touched by addiction or interested in the therapeutic process. Tune in to hear Pat McDonough's unique perspective on healing through empathy and the ever-evolving landscape of addiction recovery.