Erik Frederickson
Erik Frederickson
The Power of Encouragement, and discouragement.
The Power of Encouragement, and discouragement.
The Power of Encouragement, and discouragement.
Friday 30th October 2020
Erik Frederickson explores the transformative power of encouragement in personal recovery on 'The Recovering Reality Podcast'.
22 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Author:
Erik Frederickson
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Spreading Positivity: The Ripple Effect of Encouragement
My words breathe life into his reality and I just said: look man, your mom's right and god knows you, god loves you. But he'll remember the moment when he was sitting there so depressed and upset at work, and a perfect stranger came up and told him exactly what he needed to hear, and it shifted his entire countenance, shifted his whole demeanor...
What if the simple act of encouragement could change lives? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Recovering Reality Podcast', host Erik Frederickson dives into the incredible power of encouragement and its crucial role in personal recovery. Using a blend of historical analogies and modern-day stories, Erik illustrates how both positivity and negativity can spread like wildfire. He shares the compelling story of Donald Clifton, who shifted the focus of psychology from what’s wrong with people to what’s right.
Clifton’s work underscores the transformative effects of maintaining an encouraging mindset, not just for individuals but for entire communities. One poignant example Erik discusses is 'give up itis', a term describing soldiers so overwhelmed by discouragement that they would simply give up on life. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that encouragement can be a lifeline, offering hope where there was once despair.
Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey or supporting someone else, this episode will inspire you to spread positivity and make a real difference.