Learning to Recognize Grief: Skills for the Holidays...and RecoveryLearning to Recognize Grief: Skills for the Holidays...and Recovery
Recovery Road
Learning to Recognize Grief: Skills for the Holidays...and Recovery
10:30•2 Nov 2020
Understanding Grief: Finding Balance in Recovery
“If you avoid expressing your feelings about a loss, it means those feelings have to go underground. Stuffing feelings is almost never a good choice, because we need to experience our grief in order to learn, mature and grow through our losses.”
Holidays can be a tough time for anyone, but they can be especially challenging if you're in recovery. Loss and grief are universal experiences, yet for those who've relied on substances to cope, the holidays might bring an added layer of difficulty. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', Earl Hipp dives into the complexities of grief, drawing from his book 'Help for the Hard Times: Getting Through Loss'.
He offers practical advice on how to recognize and work through grief without compromising your sobriety. Hipp emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and expressing your feelings, rather than pushing them aside or resorting to old habits. He shares strategies to help you avoid denial and compulsive behaviors, instead guiding you toward positive responses and seeking support. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone dealing with loss or supporting someone who is.
Tune in to learn how to navigate these tough emotions while staying on your recovery path.
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