Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
On Psychological Flexibility and Reclaiming a Life Worth Living, with Dr. Steven Hayes
On Psychological Flexibility and Reclaiming a Life Worth Living, with Dr. Steven Hayes
On Psychological Flexibility and Reclaiming a Life Worth Living, with Dr. Steven Hayes
Friday 28th October 2022
Dr. Steven Hayes talks about psychological flexibility and its impact on addiction recovery with Carl Erik Fisher in 'Flourishing After Addiction'.
65 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Engaging
Empowering
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Carl Erik Fisher
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
38 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Redefining Recovery: Dr. Steven Hayes on Psychological Flexibility
If you have an addiction and it's really dug in, you are now facing a behavior change problem that's among the most difficult behavior change problems in the world.
Forty years ago, Dr. Steven Hayes faced his first panic attack as a young psychology professor. That moment set him on a path to develop Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a groundbreaking approach that has transformed our understanding of human thought and behavior. In this episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction', host Carl Erik Fisher sits down with Dr. Hayes to discuss 'psychological flexibility' and its pivotal role in addiction recovery.
Instead of battling thoughts and feelings, psychological flexibility encourages embracing them while staying true to one's values. Dr. Hayes critiques the over-reliance on biomedical labels in addiction treatment, advocating for a more nuanced approach centered on finding a life worth living. The conversation also touches on spirituality, transcending self-imposed limits, and the essential role of guilt and shame in the recovery process.
With guided visualizations and practical insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.