Connecticut Certification Board
Connecticut Certification Board
Mining for Pathology: Trauma Overreach
Mining for Pathology: Trauma Overreach
Mining for Pathology: Trauma Overreach
Thursday 17th August 2023
Listen to Dr. Bob Lynn on 'Scope of Practice' as he challenges trauma-focused addiction recovery, promoting individualized and compassionate care.
45 minutes
Thought-provoking
Inspiring
Empowering
Compassionate
Challenging
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Trauma: Dr. Bob Lynn on Personalized Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Dr. Bob Lynn challenges the industry's focus on trauma as the root cause of addiction, advocating for individualized, client-centered care.
- He emphasizes the importance of resilience and strengths-based approaches in therapy, encouraging practitioners to consider the present context of their clients.
- Dr. Lynn advocates for a wide range of tools and approaches in therapy, challenging the prevailing beliefs in the addiction recovery field.
- His perspective underscores the significance of humility and compassion in therapy, rejecting the notion of therapists telling clients how to live their lives.
- Throughout the episode, Dr. Lynn's refreshing perspective challenges the status quo, urging listeners to critically evaluate prevalent beliefs in addiction recovery.
I think the most important thing, if you're going to get help, is someone who will see you from a one-down and form position, not from a person who is going to tell you how to live your life. I see myself as another struggling pilgrim working my way through my life, the best way I can.
Ever wondered if the focus on past trauma might be overshadowing present needs in addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Scope of Practice', Dr. Bob Lynn, a renowned expert in trauma and counseling psychology, brings a fresh perspective to the table. He questions the industry's tendency to link all addiction to past trauma, urging therapists to meet clients where they are today. Dr.
Lynn emphasizes the importance of resilience and strengths-based approaches, advocating for a more individualized and compassionate method of treatment. With humility and a wealth of experience, he encourages practitioners to look beyond a one-size-fits-all model and truly listen to their clients' current experiences. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone involved in addiction recovery, offering new insights and challenging the status quo in a thoughtful and engaging way.