Addiction or Connection?
Addiction is not my specialty, but….
I watched an amazing TedX on Addiction which made me really think! Here’s the link.
https://fb.watch/uzdZwto6vp/?mibextid=6GsUZ4&fs=e&s=TIeQ9V
I sent it to my dear friend Michael Mints and this was his response:
“Wow, Heather, what a thought-provoking piece! To me, it suggests that addiction might not just be about the substances itself, but rather a way for people to cope with their surroundings and experiences. When I think about it, most people turn to certain behaviors and/or substances as a response to Stress, Trauma, or a lack of support in their lives. With this is mind, addiction could be seen as more of a survival mechanism—an attempt to find comfort or escape from life’s situations.
This perspective should encourage us to look beyond just the physical aspects of addiction and consider the emotional and social implications. To ask deeper questions about what drives people to seek out substances in the first place and how can we create healthier environments that support well-being and resilience.
It definitely begs that we work harder at understanding the root causes of addiction and addressing the underlying issues, rather than simply focusing on the addiction itself.”
I would love to hear your thoughts too!
Dr. Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT helps people recognize the power of communication. It is one of our most important skills that we have, and yet we don’t consider our understanding, approach, belief, and therefore, miss our possibilities. Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerful awareness that no one has the same reality, though we believe we do. Utilizing this revolutionary awareness has allowed her to transform communication within self and within all other types of relationship. This is the hidden key to acceptance. And this is her mission to share.
As a relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne has worked with thousands of individuals and couples in psychotherapy. She is a TedX Speaker and Keynote Speaker. Her couple’s communication book will be out 1/24. She is published in hundreds of journals, has an active YouTube channel, has been featured on ABC-7 news, was the relationship expert on KDOC Daybreak OC, and is published in Inc., Toronto Sun, Thriving Family Magazine, Light + Life, BRAINZ, Scary Mommy, and Psychology Today. She is a regular guest blogger for both Links for Shrinks and for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She offers a weekly newsletter packed with tips and techniques to improve relationships and has monthly workshops! Simply go to her website!
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