Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Holiday Skills (Repost)Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Holiday Skills (Repost)
All Things Substance
The holidays are here, no matter what your faith tradition or country, there's a holiday in here for everyone. For some the holidays are a joyful time where they look forward to seeing family and friends. For others, the holidays can be a difficult...
36:38•6 Nov 2023
Holiday Survival Skills: Managing Substance Use with Betsy Byler
Episode Overview
- The holiday season brings unique challenges for individuals managing substance use
- Encouraging clients to envision their 'January self' helps set intentions for the holiday season
- Therapists play a crucial role in supporting clients in setting boundaries and coping strategies
- Open and honest conversations are essential for navigating substance use during the holidays
- Empowering clients to approach the holiday season with intention and resilience
“I encourage you to be talking with your clients about their use of substances over the holidays, about their goals, about regrets, about what they want January to look like. People have a January self, and we want to help them envision that January self to be the best version of themselves that we can.”
The holiday season can be a mixed bag of emotions. While some revel in the festive cheer, others find it a minefield of stress, especially when it comes to substance use. In this episode of 'All Things Substance', host Betsy Byler dives into the heart of these challenges. As a seasoned therapist and substance abuse counselor, Betsy shares her expertise on how therapists can support their clients during this tricky time.
She discusses the societal pressures to indulge in food and alcohol, and how these expectations can feel overwhelming for those in recovery. Betsy emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and having honest conversations about goals and struggles. By encouraging clients to envision their 'January self', she offers a practical approach to navigating the holidays with intention and resilience.
This episode is a must-listen for therapists looking to equip their clients with the skills needed to manage stress and maintain sobriety during the festive season.
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