Through Fear to Recovery
Fear is a primary emotion leading to addiction and substance use disorder recovery. Fear can often be misunderstood as resistance, leading to poorer outcomes. This session will review research on fear, its role in the establishment of recovery, and steps to create change in the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral growth of those developing recovery. Specific emphasis will examine fear as a both a motivator and a barrier to seeking effective growth and long-term success. This presentation will link fear through a range of emotions and motivations, such as the fear of being “found out," fear of helplessness, fear of hopelessness, and fear of isolation. In contrast, the presentation will also discuss recovery markers, including the courage of trust, conviction, hope, and a range of interpersonal connections. The session will balance didactic review of research basis and experiential techniques to facilitate learning through principles of effective adult learning and varied learning styles.
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