Spero Health
Spero Health
Meeting Patients Where They Are
Meeting Patients Where They Are
Meeting Patients Where They Are
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Explore how 'meeting patients where they are' can transform addiction treatment and recovery.
40 minutes
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Meeting patients where they are involves understanding underlying issues, not just behaviours.
- Compassionate care requires ongoing assessment and recognising individual journeys.
- Effective treatment plans should be personalised and address mental health challenges.
- Skills, connections, and structure are key pillars in supporting recovery.
- True connection with patients can lead to lasting change and improved outcomes.
Meeting them where they are is more than just accepting their behaviour; it's understanding what's driving it.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this enlightening episode of Spero Health Clinical Insights, co-hosts David Hayden and Dave Hoerman tackle the oft-repeated phrase in addiction treatment: 'Meeting patients where they are.' While it sounds straightforward, this concept is frequently misunderstood, leading to missed opportunities for genuine connection and healing.
David and Dave break down what it truly means to meet patients where they are, emphasising the importance of looking beyond surface behaviours to understand the underlying issues driving those actions. David Hayden, with his wealth of experience, shares insights on how compassionate care can transform patient interactions. He explains that recognising each individual's unique journey and readiness for change is crucial.
The episode also delves into practical strategies for healthcare providers, like ongoing assessments and understanding the patient's personal goals. By focusing on skills, connections, and structure, providers can better support their patients' recovery journeys. With humour and empathy, the hosts highlight the importance of seeing the whole person, not just their symptoms. They stress that true recovery involves addressing the root causes of addiction, which often include trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the field of addiction treatment or those interested in understanding the complexities of recovery. Are you ready to see beyond the surface and help foster lasting change?