On this podcast episode Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder, and David Livingston, LMFT address two questions: What can be problematic about the use of the term “addict?” Are there people who cannot defeat addiction? Episode 17: Harmful Labels in Addiction and Recovery and Defeating Addiction Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Welcome…
Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT talk today about Domus Retreat®, an important resource within the Waismann Method treatment process. The conversation addresses information about Domus, and important considerations to be aware of in planning the beginning stages of addiction, recovery, sobriety maintenance, and aftercare. Episode 16: What Is Domus Retreat and Why Is…
Uncover the keys to maintaining sobriety with a mindfulness practice and learning to understand your emotions. Emotional reactions can overwhelm us and define us. This is especially true if we are subjected to dangerous and shameful labeling, or if we feel trapped by our feelings. Today Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT discuss mindfulness, meditation,…
Everywhere you go there are tips for a sober happy holiday, usually in the form of an article, a meme, or social media post. Today Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT answer questions about the deeper principles of having a healthy and healing holiday, especially when dealing with issues of substance dependence, including expectations…
Are you struggling with fears about entering a treatment program? The process of beginning treatment for opioid or other substance dependence can be scary. Fear is bound to the process of overcoming symptoms of addiction. Believe it or not, that’s not a bad thing. In this episode, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT talk about…
How do we know if we are experiencing happiness? What is the definition of happiness? How does it affect our psychological health, and what is its relationship with opioid or other substance use disorder? On today’s episode, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, David Livingston, LMFT and Dwight Hurst, CMHC address this complicated emotion. Episode 12: What is…
The relationship between pain and drug use has always been a close one. Physical, emotional, and psychological suffering both trigger and fuel the dynamic of dependence. In this episode, Clare Waismann, CAODC, and David Livingston, LMFT, answer questions about the role that pain plays in opioid dependence, the psychological elements of how it affects us,…
How is anger related to addiction and dependence problems? What role does it play in the start of accepting treatment? Is anger useful and healthy or something to be avoided? Clare Waismann and David Livingston answer these and other questions about the relationship between anger and symptoms of Opioid Dependence, and about the healthy function…
Clare Waismann and David Livingston join to talk about obstacles that may arise from fear, family dynamic, and problems that occur within the treatment world. What are your personal barriers to seeking addiction treatment? Whether it’s a social stigma, fear of failing, relapsing, treatment cost, and/or accessibility, find out why it is important to seek…
Family members of those struggling with opioid dependence or other substance abuse often ask, “What should I do to help my loved one struggling with addiction?” There are no easy answers to these problems, and every situation is an individual one. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss techniques, tips, and important principles to…