Mastering Recovery: Tricia Parido's Tools for Overcoming Addiction
I was being offered a lot of things inside treatments and programs and therapies, but I was never being offered the critical piece, at least for me and at least for the thousands of people that have helped since, which is the practical application of the psychological skill sets and tactics that I needed in my life, not in generality, not in a cookie cutter fashion, but literally inside my life, taking a look at how I responded or reacted in different ways.
Imagine having the right tools to navigate your way through addiction recovery. In this episode of 'Genuine Life Recovery', Jodie Stevens chats with Tricia Parido, a Master Addictions Specialist and the founder of Turning Leaves Recovery Life and Wellness Coaching. Tricia’s own journey through trauma and addiction has given her unique insights into the healing process, and she’s here to share them with you.
She believes that traditional treatment programs often miss out on practical psychological skills that are crucial for recovery. Through emotional intelligence, understanding the locus of control theory, and identifying emotions, Tricia explains how these tactics can help change your relationship with addiction. She also talks about removing the emotional roles we assign to substances and the importance of living intentionally.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable strategies for building self-efficacy and celebrating progress.