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The Importance of Forgiveness & Education with Ursula Avilus
The Importance of Forgiveness & Education with Ursula Avilus
The Importance of Forgiveness & Education with Ursula Avilus
Thursday 13th August 2020
Nurse manager Ursula Avilus discusses the transformative power of forgiveness and education in addiction recovery. Listen for heartfelt insights.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Forgiveness and Learning: Ursula Avilus's Journey
I truly can say that he's probably the only person in the world that I have ever can say I hate it, like if he was hurting at a time, I probably wouldn't turn back around and even help him.
Ever thought about how forgiveness and education can shape your path to recovery? Meet Ursula Avilus, MSN, RN, the nurse manager at the Hanley Center, who has a wealth of experience in psychiatric nursing and a deep commitment to helping those with mental illness and addiction. In this episode, Ursula opens up about her personal battle with addiction and how these two powerful tools—forgiveness and education—played pivotal roles in her journey to sobriety.
Ursula’s story is not just about her professional achievements but also her personal struggles and triumphs. She delves into how forgiving her uncle, who also battled alcoholism, became a cornerstone of her healing process. She also emphasizes the role of education in understanding addiction as a disease, which helped her and others around her to navigate this challenging path more effectively. The episode doesn't shy away from current realities either.
Ursula discusses the added hurdles the pandemic has introduced to addiction recovery and patient care, offering practical advice on following safety protocols to protect both patients and healthcare providers. Her insights into how addiction impacts families and how recovery can bring hope and healing are both moving and inspiring. If you're looking for a heartfelt conversation filled with practical wisdom and hope, this episode is a must-listen.