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Navigating the Shadows of Shame: A Deeper Dive into Mental Health and Recovery

This presentation explores the powerful role of self-compassion in the recovery journey. It highlights how practices like mindfulness, self-kindness, and recognizing shared humanity support healing from addiction and mental health struggles. With insights into therapies such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR, it emphasizes resilience, growth, and the transformative path toward hope, health, and long-term recovery.

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Navigating the Shadows of Shame: A Deeper Dive into Mental Health and Recovery

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  1. How to Practice Self- How to Practice Self- How to Practice Self- Compassion in Recovery Compassion in Recovery Compassion in Recovery

  2. Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, self-compassion is vital for recovery. Plays a key role in overcoming addiction and mental health struggles. Acts as a foundation for healing alongside therapies like Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and addiction counselling.

  3. The Power of Self-Compassion Recovery is filled with challenges and setbacks. Self-compassion serves as a beacon of hope. Therapies like ART and counselling help break addiction’s cycle. Builds strength, understanding, and growth.

  4. Understanding Self-Compassion Core elements of self-compassion: Self-Kindness – Be gentle and forgiving with yourself. Common Humanity – Recognize you’re not alone in struggles. Mindfulness – Stay present without judgment.

  5. Integrating Self-Compassion into Recovery Ways to embed compassion in your healing: Therapeutic Approaches – ART, addiction & mental health counselling. Supportive Networks – Join recovery groups & services. Medical Detox – Handle withdrawal safely with self- care. Specialized Programs – For gambling or substance addiction.

  6. The Role of EMDR & ART EMDR: Uses eye movements to reprocess trauma. ART: Blends CBT, Gestalt, EMDR & psychodynamic therapy. Helps resolve root causes of addiction. Encourages deeper self-understanding and self- compassion.

  7. Challenges in Recovery Recovery is not linear; relapses are common. Self-criticism and guilt can worsen setbacks. Self-compassion helps reduce blame and build resilience. Focus shifts from failure → learning & growth.

  8. Triumphs through Compassion Each act of self-kindness is a step forward. Builds confidence to overcome addiction. Reinforces positive mindset and healing. Encourages perseverance despite challenges.

  9. Journey to a Brighter Future Self-compassion is an ongoing practice, not a destination. Combined with therapy & support networks, recovery is possible. Addiction may be complex, but hope, health, and happiness are within reach.

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