Stephen Center
Stephen Center
Episode 16 | Recovering From Trauma & Addiction - Scott McDowell
Episode 16 | Recovering From Trauma & Addiction - Scott McDowell
Episode 16 | Recovering From Trauma & Addiction - Scott McDowell
Thursday 15th August 2019
Scott McDowell shares his journey from trauma and addiction to recovery with community support on 'Help Hope Heroes'.
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Stephen Center
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Recovery Reimagined
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Scott McDowell: From Trauma to Triumph with Community Support
When you have a neighborhood that can just kind of rally around people and say: we're not going to let brothers fall through the cracks, right, we're not going to let our neighbor fall through the cracks, we're going to lend a hand, we're going to give help, and then, when you see the success of that, you'll see somebody like the guy you just described end up being a peer support specialist One Day, you know, and then coming back- and it's a cyclical nature and usually, you know, it starts with people that have already received the help wanting to go back and give it back.
Scott McDowell's life has been a rollercoaster of trauma and addiction, starting from a very young age. But his story doesn't end in despair. In this episode of 'Help Hope Heroes', Scott shares his incredible journey of recovery and the transformative power of community support. With six years of sobriety under his belt and a wealth of life experiences that include prison and rehab, Scott now dedicates his life to helping others as a Peer Support Specialist for Community Alliance.
Scott opens up about his early experiences of abuse and instability, painting a vivid picture of the challenges he faced. His struggles with addiction led to multiple run-ins with the law, but it was the support from his community that made all the difference. Neighbors and peers rallied around him, offering him a place to stay and helping him get back on his feet. This sense of community played a crucial role in his recovery journey.
One of the key themes in this episode is the importance of peer support in overcoming addiction and trauma. Scott discusses how peer support programs helped him work through his issues and how he now pays it forward by supporting others in homeless shelters. He also touches on the benefits of neurofeedback therapy for trauma survivors and how he's incorporating this therapy into his work with the Master Trauma Foundation.
Scott's story is not just about personal redemption; it's a testament to the power of community and peer support in the healing process. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that with the right support and mindset, anyone can overcome their struggles and make a positive impact in the world. Tune in to hear Scott's inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and transformation.