Science and Spirituality: What Researchers Have to SayScience and Spirituality: What Researchers Have to Say
Spirit of Recovery
For years scientists have been studying what makes programs like AA work. Currently they are focusing on how spiritualit...
59:18•25 May 2011
The Healing Power of Spirituality: Insights from Science and Recovery
“Spirituality is yet another active ingredient, if you will, an angle, if you will, from which we can also understand how AA works.”
Ever wondered how spirituality and science come together in the world of addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas are joined by researcher and psychologist Dr. Val Slaymaker to explore this fascinating intersection. Dr. Slaymaker shares her findings on why scientists are increasingly interested in spirituality as a key component of recovery programs like AA.
She delves into the importance of self-efficacy, the link between spirituality and ongoing abstinence, and the creation of tools to measure self-centeredness. Dr. Slaymaker also discusses her own research on spiritual transformation and its impact on recovery. This episode offers a blend of scientific insights and personal stories, making it a must-listen for anyone curious about the deeper forces at play in addiction recovery.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or simply intrigued by the topic, you'll find valuable perspectives that could change the way you think about healing.
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