Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Be Responsible For Your Own Recovery
Be Responsible For Your Own Recovery
Be Responsible For Your Own Recovery
Friday 27th September 2024
Dr. Jacques de Broekert discusses the importance of personal responsibility in addiction recovery and why relying on others can hinder progress.
22 minutes
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Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Recovery requires personal investment and effort.
- Relying on others for your recovery is counterproductive.
- Loved ones often get manipulated into doing the work.
- Genuine recovery involves taking action yourself.
- Emotional toll on loved ones deepens without personal responsibility.
"You are responsible for your addiction, and you are responsible for your recovery."
In this episode of Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard, Dr. Jacques de Broekert tackles a common yet critical issue in the journey of recovery – taking responsibility for your own path to sobriety. Dr. Jacques, a seasoned psychologist and addiction specialist, shares his clinical insights and real-life experiences to highlight the pitfalls of relying on others to do the heavy lifting in your recovery process.
With a mix of empathy and humour, he breaks down why it's essential for those struggling with addiction to take the reins themselves rather than delegating their recovery to family members or friends. Dr. Jacques points out that while loved ones may jump into action, it's often the addict's way of avoiding true commitment to change. He stresses that genuine recovery requires personal investment and effort, not just from external forces. Drawing from his professional experience, Dr.
Jacques recounts how he used to spend time counselling the families of addicts, only to realise it was counterproductive. Now, he insists that the person seeking help must make the call themselves, emphasising that recovery is an individual journey that can't be outsourced. He also touches on the emotional toll addiction takes on loved ones, making it clear that manipulation only deepens the cycle of resentment and dysfunction. Through relatable anecdotes and practical advice, Dr.
Jacques encourages listeners to step up and take charge of their recovery, offering a candid look at the hard truths and necessary steps involved. If you're looking for a no-nonsense guide to understanding the importance of personal responsibility in recovery, this episode is a must-listen.