Healing Addiction

2020 started off with so much promise. There were so many ambitious goals you wanted to achieve this year. Then the world turned upside down in a heartbeat. And now, many of those goals suddenly feel out of reach.... But there’s something about a crisis that makes us re-evaluate our priorities in life. Listen as Jon and Missy Butcher, founders of Lifebook, speak with a small group of people about how to find the power to keep you connected to what you really want in life. So you have the clarity, momentum, and personal power you need to pursue everything you desire in spite of these uncertain times. For access to their amazing program, go here: https://mval.li/?a=7539&c=2230&p=r&s1=

Here's what you said IS the biggest challenge with the current Covid-19 pandemic and addiction. #ISOLATION What are you doing to stay connected?

SHARE: Here is a word cloud from our Healing Addiction group in response to the question: "What is your number one struggle in creating happiness?" FEELING was the largest word cloud, and associated to words like stuck, unfulfilled, helplessness, behind, like I am enough. As evidenced from these associated words, (a great lesson I learned from Rick Hanson, PHD) much of our unhappiness comes from comparing a defined future state to our current state and that almost every tim...e, the future state will win in that comparison. The solution? Be grateful for the now, even in the smallest and simplest things. A smile, a bird...a thank you. -------- Please let us know what your number one struggle in creating happiness is and any lessons you've learned on how to overcome it. You are all amazing and I wish everyone the most joyful holiday season!

Today is Mental Health Day. We have talked a lot about this topic here and with our wonderful guests. One of our guests, close friend, and expert Sherry Walling courageously shares her thoughts and feelings on her brother's suicide...just 5 months ago. I know there are brave, caring, hurt and confused among us who have experienced the loss of a loved one, ongoing personal struggles with mental health, addiction and on...... Take courage, forgive, seek community and offer love. Sherry is an example of all this and more for so many, and I know you are too. God bless you in your personal journeys.

This is such a needed skill these days. I hope some of you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity with our favorite Gabor Maté!

This is an amazing, candid, heartful Q&A with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore on Healing Traumatic Grief. To receive a free transcript of this interview please go to: https://healingaddiction.clickfunnels.com/cacciatore-transc In this interview, Dr. Cacciatore discusses: - Her work in CareFarming and its power in healing traumatic grief... - The power of healing with animals who have also experiened trauma - The roles of guilt and forgiveness: How to begin to forgive yourself and others in the loss of a loved one - How to speak to children who have experienced traumatic loss - Understanding that we each handle, internalize and manage trauamtic grief differently. How do we manage that gap in critical relationships? - How do we handle important events of the loved one we lost, like birthdays, holidays, etc? - Will the pain ever go away? - What are the steps we can take to support others depending on our roles in that person's life? - She answers specific questions posted by members of our audience Please like our page for updates on more interviews like this and share if you’ve found this helpful Please post questions or comments!

Happy World Laughter Day!!! We know that laughter heals the heart, relationships and soul. What makes you laugh? Share a video, a joke, an image :) BONUS: Anyone who posts a comment will get a copy of the Healing Relationships Master Guide. Just email your name and that you did it to [email protected] Let's laugh together today. This video makes us laugh...... https://youtu.be/v9oxyswY8fs

We know many of you were interested in this when we interviewed Gabor Maté. Here is the plant medicine retreat he discussed in the interview. This will likely fill very fast, so if you are interested...I'd jump on it :)

Dr. Sherry Walling talks with relationship expert, Brooke Bergman, LMFT about the role that romantic relationships play in addiction treatment.

Dr. Sherry Walling talks with psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons about natural approaches to mental health and addiction treatment. Dr. Emmons has 30 years of experience integrating diet, lifestyle, natural therapies and medication to provide the best possible outcome for his patients: joy. His books, The Chemistry of Joy and The Chemistry of Calm are must-reads for people wanting to expand their strategies for mental health care. For more on Dr. Emmon's work, check out: https...://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/about For more on Dr. Walling's work, check out: www.zenfounder.com

This is a one of a kind interview with Dr. Peter A Levine. To receive a FREE transcript of this interview, go to https://healingaddiction.click/peter-levine-transcripts In this interview, Dr. Levine: - discusses his biggest and most recent AHA in the work... - his definition of what trauma is - what he is most excited about in his work right now - how to overcome the financial obstacles to reliable therapy - the concept of Titration - the dangers of the "Bliss Bypass" and true healing - What comes first? Somatic Experiencing or Meditation and how do they work together? - the ultimate goal of creating autonomy and empowering individuals to live independent of their therapists. -the role of Psychedelics in therapy - how to address addiction and trauma as a loved one and supporter - generational trauma - he counsels on specific questions and cases submitted by you Please like our page for updates on more interviews like this and share if you’ve found this helpful Please post questions or comments!

Dr. Peter A Levine interview recording is now live :) Thank you for your patience. https://youtu.be/msk0GbQtsfk

Did you miss today's Facebook Live with Dr. Sherry Walling? She interviewed Jamie Larson Jones about the use of yoga in therapy for addiction, eating disorders and other mental health concerns. Be sure to check it out!

Self care for clinicians and family members with Sherry Walling, PhD.