The Matter of the Heart - Psychological Ramifications of An Alcoholic - The Matter of the Heart - Lisa Boucher R.N.

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Lisa Boucher grew up in a drinking home and had faced much family abuse. Later on, she became a registered nurse. For the past 30 years, she has worked with alcoholics to overcome their addiction. During the course of her career, Lisa Boucher realized that doctors and traditional health care workers offered few solutions with addiction issues. This motivated her to write the award winning book, Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture. Is the alcoholic alienated from the ramifications of their behavior? Do they realize what is going on in their physical body? Do you know that alcohol is a class 1 carcinogenic? Did you know that alcohol allows negative sprits to come through? Lisa Boucher believe that alcoholism goes back to an adverse childhood environment. She also believes that it is a spiritual illness. Did you realize that the one common thread of an alcoholic is fear. What should you do to help an alcoholic? What are the stages? Lisa Boucher offers so much information, advise and wisdom in this podcast. Lisa experienced it at a young age and she will enlighten you with her deep compassion and mission to help an alcoholic. Connect with Lisa at raisingthebottom.com Reach Carol @ [email protected] Connect with our website @ http://www.thematteroftheheart.com

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