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S6E2 Is Trauma Related to Addictions?
S6E2 Is Trauma Related to Addictions?
S6E2 Is Trauma Related to Addictions?
Saturday 4th May 2024
Explore Tanya McIntyre's recovery journey with AA and SMART Recovery. Discover CBT tools, trauma's impact on addiction, and practical advice.
30 minutes
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Non-judgmental
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- AA can save lives but SMART Recovery offers a secular, evidence-based approach.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy is central to SMART Recovery's methods.
- Trauma can significantly impact addiction, not just from childhood but at any stage of life.
- The four pillars of SMART Recovery are essential tools for managing addiction.
- Hope and self-management are key to overcoming addictive behaviours.
AA saved my life without question. I don't think I'd be here without it. But SMART gave me my life back
In this episode of the Red Roof Recovery Show, Tanya McIntyre takes you on a heartfelt journey through her personal experiences with addiction and recovery. She shares how her path began with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which she credits with saving her life, but it was SMART Recovery that truly gave her life back. Tanya explains how SMART Recovery's cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach, championed by Dr. David Burns, helped her manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviours related to addiction.
You'll hear about the four pillars of SMART Recovery: maintaining motivation to abstain, handling urges, managing thoughts and behaviours, and living a balanced life. Tanya also discusses the impact of trauma on addiction, highlighting insights from Dr. Gabor Maté. With light humour and genuine empathy, Tanya offers a treasure trove of practical tools and advice for anyone on the recovery journey. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore recovery options.