Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
The Center for Optimal Living
The Center for Optimal Living
The Center for Optimal Living
Friday 30th March 2012
Join Kenneth Anderson and Andrew Tatarsky on Harm Reduction Radio as they discuss personalized addiction treatment at the Center for Optimal Living.
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Kenneth Anderson
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: Andrew Tatarsky on Integrative Harm Reduction
This model, which I call a psychobiosocial multiple meanings model, that's a lot of words, but it really locates the problem behavior in a matrix of variables that is unique for each person, and so, if we're going to find an approach that's going to really support that whole person and their environment in positive change.
Ever wondered how addiction treatment can be more personalized and compassionate? In this episode of Harm Reduction Radio, Kenneth Anderson sits down with Andrew Tatarsky to discuss the groundbreaking work at the Center for Optimal Living. Tatarsky, a pioneer in Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, shares insights from his book 'Harm Reduction Psychotherapy' and explains how the center’s approach is reshaping the landscape of substance abuse treatment.
The Center for Optimal Living isn't just about individual therapy; it offers a wide array of services, including emotion management skills groups that teach practical techniques for controlling cravings and managing stress. They also host community interventions like lecture workshops that are open to the public, making their resources accessible to a broader audience. What makes this approach unique is its core principle: meeting individuals where they are, without any predetermined agenda.
This means that the treatment is tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances, offering a more humane and effective path to recovery. Even the federal government is beginning to recognize this paradigm shift, redefining recovery to include non-problematic substance use. If you're interested in innovative, evidence-based approaches to addiction treatment, this episode is a must-listen.