Relpase prevention from addiction - continued

If you are struggling to stay clean and sober then you ought to seek professional assistance. As I mentioned in my former bog/s Psychotherapy is in my opinion one of the best resources for assistance.... here, briefly is why:

1. It cuts thru years of defenses quickly... whilst respecting their survival roles.
2. It gets to core issues that are at the heart of using and drinking;
3. It is the most sophisticated psychological tool we currently have to address a wide range of emotional and mental health issues.

Please get help if you are struggling with addiction or any other major life issue... even in a few sessions you could get a sense of hope! Although treatment takes longer, it's so much easier when those low moods don't dominate your existence {e.g depression, loneliness, hopelessness, chronic anxiety etc}.

Peace,

Brian

info@innercare.org 1-604-746-1164 www.innercare.org

{Brian is a former monk and director of rehab clinics,
who now spends his time facilitating intensive addiction retreats,
that blends Psychotherapy and Meditation.}

Based in the Fraser Valley near Vancouver... serving Canada and the rest of the world!

Relapse prevention?

What are the typical issues you tend to relapse over?

• Peer pressure to drink/drug? 
  
• Rows with your significant other?
  
• Negative emotions {e.g. anger, shame, loneliness, depression, grief, despair, jealousy etc.}?
  

If you are somewhat aware of the triggers then you have the beginnings of a relapse prevention plan.

However, I would also add that in order for long-term remission from addictions to occur, and the person to be truly happy, the deeper/underlying reason must be explored. Psychotherapy is therefore the ideal tool for this purpose. 

Unfortunately, Psychotherapists who are truly specialists in the addiction field are few and far between. This has left a gulf in the addiction field that counseling has tried to fill. The stats show a very low success rate for typical counseling based treatments. I'm not just trying to 'dis' counseling! It certainly has its place with less chronic/complex human issues. 

As a director/founder/trouble-shooter in rehab clinics in several countries I have formed an opinion based on many years of experience in the addiction world.

So, my invitation to reader is to seek out an expert Psychotherapist. 

My invitation to counselors is to re-train in Psychotherapy, or at least seek supervision from a Psychotherapist who will assist in helping you gain a 'psychotherapeutic' perspective.

Peace,

Brian

{A former Monk, Director of clinics and Psychotherapist who facilitates intensive addiction retreats as profound alternative to Rehab}.

1-604-746-1164

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Recovery from sexual abuse- part two

Addictions have causes! By that I mean that many people who have experienced early traumas are so wounded by them that they are likely to be vulnerable to addiction or depression etc.

In therapy or spiritual direction the client has to face their inner truth... they may have to face the awful truth that they are victims of sexual abuse. However, they now have a voice and this can become a truly empowering time for them! The victim becomes the survivor... who will continue to heal and thrive in life.

If you have been abuses or even suspect you have then please consider seeking professional help. 

Peace,

Brian

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p. 1-604-746-1164

                           Client's image in the healing process

Recovery from sexual abuse - part one

In my many years as a psychotherapist and spiritual adviser I've encountered many brave souls who have faced the awful realization and memories of sexual abuse.
Telling their story and breaking the silence is clearly the first step. Many people have felt unable to share their painful stories with anyone... for a range of reasons:

• You don't know how to express this pain;
• You don't know what the reaction might be!
• You've minimized the incident!
• You don't want to make things worse;
  
• You don't want to 'betray' the abuser;
  
• You fear what others may do to the abuser if they told;
• You still fear retribution from the abuser;
• You don't know of others who have recovered and don't understand the stages of recovery;
• You feel responsible and are controlled by guilt/shame;

Client art image: This picture shows a symbolic
vent/attack on the abuser to discharge rage!

If you have been abused then your human rights were violated!

I now focus on providing intensive retreats for a speedy healing solution to a range of human issues: addictions {all kinds}, abuse, trauma, depression, chronic grief etc.

Peace,
Brian

Based near Vancouver and serving Canada and the rest of the world.
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p. 1-604-746-1164 {8 am - 9 pm P.S.T.}

Self-awareness in recovery - continued.

Deep self-awareness is critical to any real attempts at recovery. This is the the secret hidden from many who have attempted to relay solely on self-help forums, to face the complexities of healing addictions.

I recall being quite shocked by a comment from a volunteer person who'd sat in a group therapy session I was offering in a rehab center... he said that in these workshops the fledgling recovering addicts were doing things that he had not done! He was 15 years clean /sober and was extremely well respected in the recovery world.

Both Meditation and Psychotherapy offer a depth perspective so vital for healing and sustained recovery.

Peace,
Brian
Please contact me for more info.
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p. 1-604-746-1164
Based in the Fraser Valley {near Vancovuer}... serving the world!