Following the recent announcement of changes by the Federal Government in policies regarding the use of Buprenorphine, an antagonist medication used in addiction treatment, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT felt it was important to discuss a reaction to the changes and share it with the podcast listeners. The conversation addresses information about what…
Drug legalization – now here is a real debate! On this podcast episode, we take a deeper dive into this issue as Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder and David Livingston, LMFT discuss the difficult question. Episode 21: Should Drugs Be Legalized or Decriminalized? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Welcome back, everyone. Certainly glad to…
On this episode Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder and David Livingston, LMFT discuss the question: Is addiction a choice? This question is much more controversial than many people know and can be complicated by assumptions and judgment. Episode 20: Is Addiction a Choice? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Hi, everyone, welcome back and…
Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder and David Livingston, LMFT discuss the complicated relationship between Trauma and Addiction. Episode 19: Does Trauma Cause Addiction? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Hello, everyone, welcome back to the Waismann Method podcast with your hosts Clare Waismann and David Livingston. I’m Dwight Hurst and I’m going to be posing the question…
Today on the podcast, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder, and David Livingston, LMFT discuss these powerful questions: Is relapse part of the recovery process? What role do relapse behaviors and other setbacks play in treatment? Episode 18: Is Relapse Part of Recovery? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Hi, everybody, welcome back to the Waismann Method podcast, I’m your…
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…