Foundations Recovery Network
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#6: Transforming the Past with John Southworth
#6: Transforming the Past with John Southworth
#6: Transforming the Past with John Southworth
Wednesday 8th February 2017
John Southworth discusses transforming past traumas into powerful recovery, emphasizing family involvement and mindfulness practices in this episode of Recovery Unscripted.
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Get the buttons here!Healing from the Past: John Southworth’s Journey to Recovery
You don't even know you've gone through trauma until you start looking at it from the other side, and I started looking at that early on.
Ever thought about how childhood experiences shape our adult lives? In this episode of 'Recovery Unscripted', host David Condos chats with John Southworth, a well-known interventionist and founder of Southworth Associates. Recorded at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas, John opens up about his personal struggles with addiction and how he turned his life around.
He dives into the core of his presentation, 'Transforming the Past into Powerful Recovery Today', exploring how adverse childhood experiences and trauma can impact one’s outlook on life. John’s story is one of resilience and transformation. From battling alcohol and drug addiction to losing jobs and facing legal troubles, he eventually found a path to recovery through an intervention. This pivotal moment not only changed his life but also inspired him to help others as an interventionist.
Now, he leads a team dedicated to supporting families and individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. John emphasizes the crucial role of family involvement in the recovery process. He talks about holding family members accountable and using mindfulness practices to overcome trauma. His team offers various training and certification programs to equip others with the skills needed for effective intervention and case management.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone grappling with addiction or mental health issues. John’s personal journey and professional insights provide hope and practical advice for transforming past adversities into a powerful recovery.