Social Worker of 20 Years, Roeland Jaspers, Shares Insights From His Work In Drug Rehabilitation ProgramsSocial Worker of 20 Years, Roeland Jaspers, Shares Insights From His Work In Drug Rehabilitation Programs
Addiction To Freedom
In today's episode, I've just had a really interesting conversation with Roland Jasper's, he's a social worker with over 20 years of experience. He developed a particular interest in helping young people and particularly young people recovering from addiction. We talked about what rehabilitation looks like and what experience is it for people. We also went on a bit of a journey where we realized that we're kind of all in rehab, even though we may not be in a specialist facility, because the process of rehabilitation is about learning new skills and learning new skills specifically to create better outcomes and better decisions to problems in our life.
50:04•25 Jun 2021
Life Lessons from 20 Years in Drug Rehab: A Chat with Roeland Jaspers
“We're all addicted in ways, whether it be more obvious or more subtle, and those addictions are in a way an attempted solution to whatever we're dealing with at the time.”
Ever wondered what really goes on in drug rehabilitation programs? In this episode of 'Addiction to Freedom', Michael Gregory sits down with Roeland Jaspers, a social worker with over two decades of experience in the field. Roeland has dedicated his career to helping young people navigate the challenging path of addiction recovery. His unique insights shed light on the various stages of rehabilitation, from the initial detox to skill-building workshops aimed at fostering better decision-making and life outcomes.
What makes this conversation truly engaging is Roeland's perspective that, in a way, we're all in some form of rehab. Whether or not we're battling addiction, we're all learning new skills to improve our lives and make better choices. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt reflections, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or interested in personal growth.
Michael and Roeland's dialogue is both enlightening and comforting, providing listeners with a sense of shared humanity and hope.
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