Coping Skills: Heather and Donnie's Guide to Emotional Balance in Recovery
Episode Overview
Heather and Donnie Mosher discuss the influence of coping skills on their lives and their development over time. The hosts address the impact of spirituality on coping skills and emotional regulation, highlighting its transformative power. The conversation extends to the challenges of parenting and guiding teenagers through the development of healthy coping mechanisms. The hosts offer personal insights and candid reflections on the role of coping skills in recovery and mental wellness. Listeners are encouraged to explore their own coping mechanisms and embrace positive lifestyle changes.
Coping skills are dominantly human-centered actions to take to change things. And the other practices that aren't spiritual on their own don't have generally the same type of power that spiritual practices do.
Ever wondered how to juggle the ups and downs of recovery while keeping your emotions in check? In this episode of Relevant Recovery Radio, hosts Heather and Donnie Mosher open up about the coping skills that have helped them navigate their own recovery journeys. They break down what coping skills are, why they matter, and how they can be both positive and negative influences on our lives.
Heather and Donnie don’t just skim the surface—they dig into how these skills are developed over time and passed down through generations, often without us even realizing it. Parenting gets a special spotlight too. How do you guide teenagers in developing healthy coping mechanisms? The Moshers share their own parenting stories, offering practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes that any parent can relate to. Spirituality also plays a crucial role in their discussion.
Heather and Donnie explore how spiritual practices can transform coping strategies, turning them into powerful tools for emotional regulation and mental wellness. Their candid conversation is both insightful and relatable, making it clear that coping skills are not just techniques but lifelines in the journey to sobriety. Whether you’re in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom and encouragement.