Episode 42 - Getting out of your Echo Chamber, Containment, and more Football

As we move into the new year, I've made a commitment to myself, and anyone listening to this Podcast, to condense concepts covered to no more than one or two. I realized in 2022, there are so many aspects of Recovery that attempting to combine three or four subjects does not give enough time to highlight many of foundational practices that can help parents grow within as they deal with their child's substance use disorder. So, this year, we're going to get to work on finetuning how we can become healthier individuals, contributing to the Family System, one concept and one step at a time. Welcome 2023, and let's get to work!  1:00 - Mentioned Forbes Article, What is Emotional Intelligence?2:20 - The shift Damar Hamlin's Cardiac Arrest brought to the concept of strong men showing emotions on the Gridiron*. Tying that into the aspect of significant research showing Emotional Intelligence is a desirable trait in leadership AND family health.2:30 - *A Forbes Article on the benefit of showing your emotions, The Benefits Of Expressing Your Emotions, which is in my mind is representative of what happened this week in the NFL where our top level athletes were leaders in showing their emotions this week.3:30 - American Psychological Association definition of containment3:35 - Oxford CBT Article, What Is Emotional Containment?helping kids process strong emotions5:45 - Holding space with a person in active addiction, 'Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment'6:25 - The value of learning how to contain for your child: you'll learn how your child thinks and more about their feelings.7:05 - My 2023 commitment to myself and this Podcast 8:00 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration site8:40 -The Three Circles Communication ToolPosted by Emma Reedy, Senior Intensive Staff on December 09, 201611:45 - 48th Annual Winter Symposium for Psychotherapy Associates12:00 - Episode 37 Interview with Kevin Petersen12:45 - Chronic Hope Institute 13:00 - Siblinghood of Recovery Job 2:13 “So they sat down with him upon the ground seven daThank you for listening and please visit www.siblinghoodofrecovery.com for free resources, links to organizations, groups and individuals who can offer help in the Journey of Recovery towards healing from substance use disorders. If you like this Podcast, please leave a rating on wherever you're listening. It will help to get the word out. If there is one message I can leave you with, the best you can offer your loved one battling addiction is love and a healthier you. Walk gently, my friend.