Self-awareness in recovery

In order to properly ‘recover’ from any addiction there is a need to keep a sustained effort of ‘self-inquiry’. This self-inquiry must be taught in the recovery setting of choice, and this must be then applied to daily life. In order to develop in the recovery process recovery tools need to be practiced until they are second nature. In the event of being ‘caught’ in a high-risk situation it is imperative that the recovering person have a sound ability to exit the situation, and apply the necessary self-care…. applying the tools. I cannot imagine anyone pulling off the practice of recovery tools if there is only a basic knowledge and experience of them.
So, my message today is that it is an act of self-neglect to not have a daily practice of recovery tools… the outcome is at best a ‘slip’… and at worst death!

Problem # 1. Most self care tools that are taught are inadequate…they are not properly researched, and are simply borrowed from self-help models with no modifications.
Problem # 2. A lot of the focus in recovery settings is on finding external support rather than assisting the recovering person to focus on self-management. i.e. developing emotional intelligence. This leaves a person vulnerable when s/he cannot access support from others!
Problem # 3. Trauma {P.T.S.D. or sexual abuse issues} and co-dependency issues often surface soon after treatment, and some seriously thought out tools need to be taught to help manage and work thru these underlying problems.

I’ve spent years developing alternative approaches, as have a few others. Please contact me should you wish to explore these.

e. info@innercare.org
p. 1-604-746-1164
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