Strength In Time
Strength In Time
Rock To Recovery
Rock To Recovery
Rock To Recovery
Friday 8th October 2021
Wesley Geer and Dr. Constance Scharff discuss using music to aid addiction and trauma recovery in 'Redeem Yourself'.
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45 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Healing
Transformative
Supportive
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Rock To Recovery: Harnessing Music's Healing Power in Addiction and Trauma
Music circumvents that and we can get into those feelings.
What if music could be a lifeline in the battle against addiction and trauma? In this compelling episode of the 'Redeem Yourself' podcast, hosts Jarrod and Eden sit down with two pivotal figures in the recovery community: Wesley Geer and Constance Scharff PH.D. Wesley Geer, a renowned guitarist, producer, and founder of Rock To Recovery, opens up about his personal struggles with addiction and how music became his saving grace.
He talks about the genesis of Rock To Recovery, an innovative program that uses music as a therapeutic tool to help people heal. Joining him is Dr. Constance Scharff, a mental health researcher with a focus on addiction and trauma recovery. Dr. Scharff delves into the importance of integrating complementary therapies like music into traditional recovery programs.
She shares her insights on how music can break down emotional barriers and reach the core of our feelings, making it an invaluable asset in the healing process. This episode isn't just about theories; it's filled with real-life experiences and expert advice that offer hope and inspiration to anyone on the path to recovery. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the transformative power of music, this conversation is a must-listen.