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Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Joe Emick
Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Joe Emick
Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Joe Emick
Friday 25th July 2025
Joe Emick discusses trauma, art therapy, and Caron's Breakthrough Program, offering hope and understanding for families facing addiction.
14 minutes
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Compassionate
Hopeful
Engaging
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Trauma is highly correlated with addiction but not causative.
- Art therapy offers a non-judgmental way to express emotions.
- LGBTQIA-specific groups provide a safe space for sharing.
- Internal Family Systems focus on internal conflicts within individuals.
- Caron's Breakthrough Program helps people get unstuck using experiential therapies.
"Art therapy taps into the subconscious, offering freedom and spontaneity to create without fear."
In this heartfelt episode of "My Child & ADDICTION", Joe Emick from Caron Treatment Centers shares his insights on trauma, art therapy, and the unique Breakthrough Program. If you're a parent navigating the choppy waters of your child's substance use disorder, this episode offers a lifeline of understanding and support. Joe tackles tough questions with compassion, shedding light on how trauma and addiction are often intertwined, but not causatively linked.
You'll find out why art therapy can be a powerful tool for expression, especially when words fall short. It's like drawing your feelings with crayons when you can't quite say them out loud! Joe also opens up about the challenges faced by LGBTQIA individuals in treatment, explaining how specialised groups can foster a sense of belonging and safety. Ever heard of Internal Family Systems?
Joe breaks it down in a way that's as easy as pie, helping parents understand the inner conflicts that might be affecting their children. He explains how treating the family as a whole can lead to more effective healing. The episode doesn't shy away from Joe's personal journey either, as he shares how his background in architecture eventually led him to become a therapist. It's a story of transformation and finding purpose, which many will find relatable.
If you're curious about what makes the Breakthrough Program tick, Joe's got you covered. He describes it as a dynamic blend of psychodrama and experiential therapy designed to help people get unstuck—whether it's grief, relationship issues, or creative blocks. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and empathy. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and perhaps find some comfort in knowing you're not alone on this journey.