Connecticut Certification Board
Connecticut Certification Board
Recovery is _______________
Recovery is _______________
Recovery is _______________
Tuesday 12th December 2023
Join William Stauffer on 'Scope of Practice' as he advocates for a positive, transformative narrative in substance use disorder recovery.
37 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Transformative
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!William Stauffer on Rewriting the Story of Recovery
Episode Overview
- Critique of 'recovery is possible' slogan for lacking confidence-building framing
- Advocacy for emphasizing the vital impact of recovery on individuals and communities
- Examination of prevalent stigma and discrimination within the healthcare system towards SUD
- Call for a cultural shift and leadership commitment to transform SUD recovery narratives
- Insightful conversation with William Stauffer, a recovery historian and advocate
Recovery is vital that we need to focus more on it. I have to be honest, I was so curious of what you were going to come up with with that. I was looking forward to asking that question. And now I really, really like that answer because it's multilayered, you know, layer upon layer upon layer.
Ever wondered if the way we talk about recovery could actually change lives? In this episode of 'Scope of Practice', William Stauffer, a recovery historian and Executive Director of Pro-A in Pennsylvania, dives into the powerful role of language in shaping our understanding of substance use disorder (SUD) recovery. Stauffer isn't just critiquing the status quo; he's pushing for a radical shift in how we frame recovery stories.
He challenges the often-heard slogan 'recovery is possible', arguing that it lacks the confidence and positivity needed to truly inspire those on their journey to sobriety. Instead, he proposes a narrative that highlights the transformative impact of recovery on individuals, families, and communities. But the conversation doesn't stop there. Stauffer also tackles the systemic issues plaguing the healthcare system, such as stigma and discrimination against those with SUDs.
He calls for a cultural shift and strong leadership to change how we perceive and treat SUD recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of words and the urgent need for compassionate care in the addiction recovery field.