Matt Shedd
Matt Shedd
Mythology, Spirituality, & Therapy: Transforming Suffering into Poetry with Mitchell Smolkin, MACP, RP
Mythology, Spirituality, & Therapy: Transforming Suffering into Poetry with Mitchell Smolkin, MACP, RP
Mythology, Spirituality, & Therapy: Transforming Suffering into Poetry with Mitchell Smolkin, MACP, RP
Thursday 5th August 2021
Join Matt Shedd and Mitchell Smolkin as they discuss transforming suffering into poetry through therapy and spirituality on 'Finding Help'.
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45 minutes
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Matt Shedd
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Finding Meaning in Pain: A Conversation with Mitchell Smolkin
There's a desire to work through some of that and see that and be compassionate for people maybe caught up, that might've been less than helpful for everybody around them.
How can suffering be turned into something beautiful? In this episode of 'Finding Help', host Matt Shedd sits down with Mitchell Smolkin, a Jungian psychotherapist, to explore this profound question. Smolkin brings a unique blend of philosophy and poetry to his approach, making him a fascinating guest. Together, they delve into how therapy can intersect with spirituality during our darkest times, offering a path to meaning and dignity.
They discuss Carl Jung's influence and his love for mythology as a tool for understanding life’s complexities. The episode also touches on the 12 Step Recovery framework and its role in finding meaning in suffering. Smolkin shares his insights on using art and religious narratives to make sense of everyday struggles, even drawing parallels with video games as modern mythological frameworks. The conversation doesn't shy away from the complexities of religious identities and the collective nature of spiritual practices.
Smolkin emphasizes the importance of compassion and the neurophysiology behind therapy breakdowns, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of how to increase their capacity for closeness. This episode is a rich tapestry of ideas, blending psychology, spirituality, and art to offer a new perspective on suffering and healing.