Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Dr. Jason Powers)
Ask the Expert: Dr. Jason Powers - Positive Psychology in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Ask the Expert: Dr. Jason Powers - Positive Psychology in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Ask the Expert: Dr. Jason Powers - Positive Psychology in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Thursday 30th September 2021
Dr. Jason Powers talks about using positive psychology in addiction treatment to build happiness on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Harnessing Positivity: Dr. Jason Powers on Addiction Treatment
Relieving misery is different from building happiness, and that relieving misery takes you to zero and then you build happiness on top of it, and that those are two different skills.
Ever wondered how focusing on happiness can change addiction treatment? In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Dr. Jason Powers, the Chief Medical Officer of Positive Recovery Centers, to chat about his unique approach to tackling addiction. Dr. Powers, who has a private addiction medicine practice in Houston, Texas, and is a published author, introduces us to the Positive Recovery© method.
This approach isn't just about reducing misery; it's about building happiness through positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement. Dr. Powers shares insights from his work and his book 'When the Servant Becomes the Master'. He talks about how traditional addiction treatments often focus on just getting patients to a neutral state, but his method goes further by emphasizing the strengths within each person and building upon them.
This episode dives into why recognizing and nurturing these strengths is crucial for long-term recovery. The conversation also touches on the challenges brought by COVID-19, such as the fluidity of quarantine and isolation guidelines and how these have impacted addiction treatment centers. Dr. Powers and Ashley discuss the importance of adapting to these changes and maintaining hope during tough times.
If you're interested in a fresh perspective on addiction recovery that focuses on positivity and strength, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how building happiness can be a game-changer in the journey to sobriety.