Show Topic:  The argument against co-ed facilities is buffered by the frequency in which clients in residential treatment facilities are engaging in romantic relationships. The rate of success of these relationships are so low it doesn't even register statisically. These Recovery Romances also initiate in 12 Step support groups, and other recovery formats.  What does register are the recovery processes derailed.  Why do these Recovery Romances get started? Why are the particpants resistant to outside influence against the relationships? Is true individual recovery possible when you are involved in a Recovery Romance? Lets dig down into this dilema.........

Show Segments: Recap, Show Topics, Recovery Support Time

OCGRadio WILL NOT BE ON LIVE TODAY AS OUR BROADCAST HOST IS STILL WORKING TO RESOLVE OUR BROADCAST ISSUES THAT WE EXPERIENCED DURING THE LAST SHOW. WE PLAN TO BE BACK LIVE NEXT TUESDAY. PLEASE ENJOY OUR REPLAY OF OUR "FORGIVENESS" SHOW. 

This show seemed to be quite popular despite the technical issues that interrupted the show. We're playing an edited podcast after removing the interrupt point so the show is only about 90 minutes long.

RE-RE-RE-RE-RE-START

Show Topic:  You're progressing through treatment. You've turned the corner. You see the end of the treatment road on the horizon. The end of the safety of the cocoon is near. Your tool kit is stocked. It's now about repetition, practice, and exercising your new or readjusted attitutude and behaviors. Then BOOM (or BAM), you blow it up. You "engineer" a relapse. You SABOTAGE yourself, and the process. Why do we do this to ourselves?!?

Show Segments:  Recap, Shpw Topic, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic:  In the TC model, but not limited to this model, are five integrated core competencies that must be addressed while going through the treatment experience. Today we're going to to discuss three aspects within the Emotional / Psychological competency that must be identified, examined/validated, addressed, and resolved, PRIOR to leaving the treatment setting. We're talking about ones Fears, Insecurities, and Inadequacies. We'll disucss why this particular competency is integral to overall success in Recovery, and some tools for initiating the process.

Show Segments:  Happy Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

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Show Topic:  One of the forgotten unwritten philosophies of life. Forgiveness. No subject touches a nerve more in the treatment setting than the topic of Forgiveness. Whether you are the one doing the Forgiving or whether you are the one seeking Forgiveness, it often seems out of arms reach.  We're going to discuss what's required in order to "experience" Forgiveness and why some find it so diffcult. Here's a clue: There's No Free Lunch.........

Show Segments:  Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic:  The culture of addiction and recovery is rife with experiences of grief and loss for the person struggling with addiction or striving for recovery. The nature of these experiences combined with the stigma, shame and general lack of understanding of addiction can make grief and loss associated with addiction lonely and difficult to heal from. The treatment setting can provide an effective healing environment for dealing with past or current loss and grief. We must also learn to deal with this experience outside of the cocoon of the treatment setting. We'll review the various stages of loss and grief, recount some personal experiences, and how as providers we can better help clients through this experience.

Show Segments: Recap, Show Topics, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic: How many times do you see someone who is visibly upset and they're asked to speak to being "upset," and they state that they're angry? 70% of the time? 80% of the time? 90% of the time? Rarely does the person speak to any other feelings. How often, in the treatment setting, do you hear it stated: I have an anger problem? Anger just seems to dominate the landscape. Lets discuss this Anger thing and how we can move past it...

Show Segments:  Happy Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic:  We have covered numerous subjects on the recovery experience for the addict. Today we'll initiate our Counselor 101 Series which will cover The Counselor for the recovering addict. What is our role? What are the do's and dont's? What are some of the most common issues faced by treatment organizations, with The Counselor?

Show Segments: Happy Recap/News Update, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time