Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall
A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall
A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall
Thursday 11th December 2025
Discover Jan Winhall's innovative approach to trauma and addiction using the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model. A must-listen for parents and caregivers.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Self-harming behaviours can be survival strategies for dysregulated nervous systems.
- The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model integrates polyvagal theory to address trauma and addiction.
- Creating a safe environment is crucial for recovery from addiction.
- Harm reduction offers a compassionate alternative to strict abstinence models.
- Parents can better support their children by understanding their unique needs.
"Addictions don't occur when we feel safe. Who's happy and safe and addicted? You don't see that."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Hopestream introduces Jan Winhall, a seasoned trauma and addiction psychotherapist, who shares her revolutionary Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM). With a career spanning 45 years, Jan's insights are both fresh and deeply rooted in experience. She explains how self-harming behaviours, often seen in those struggling with trauma and addiction, are actually survival strategies of dysregulated nervous systems.
Jan dives into the complexities of trauma and addiction, offering a unique perspective that challenges traditional pathology-focused views. Jan's model integrates the polyvagal theory, emphasising the importance of feeling safe in the body to combat addiction. The conversation also touches on harm reduction and the role of 12-step programs, offering a more compassionate approach to addiction treatment. Parents will find Jan's insights particularly valuable as she sheds light on understanding and supporting teens who self-harm or struggle with substance use.
Jan's approach is not just about abstinence but understanding the body's adaptive responses to its environment. She encourages parents to find ways to connect with their children beyond traditional disciplinary methods. With humour and wisdom, Jan provides a roadmap for healing that includes mindfulness, meditation, and other practices that engage the body's natural healing processes. Whether you're a parent or someone interested in alternative approaches to addiction treatment, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom.
It's a reminder that healing is possible and that understanding the body's signals is key to recovery. So, how can you create a safe space for healing in your life or your loved one's life?