Sustainable Recovery: A Whole Family Solution with Tim HarringtonSustainable Recovery: A Whole Family Solution with Tim Harrington
Mental Health News Radio
Sustainable Recovery™, Inc., believes in supporting the whole family: mind, body, spirit. We realize emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual well being are intertwined. We believe, while it’s important for a loved one to realize that they...
26:05•22 Aug 2017
Beyond Diagnosis: Embracing Sustainable Recovery with Tim Harrington
Episode Overview
- Sustainable Recovery™ focuses on holistic healing for families.
- Individuals are more than their diagnoses.
- Positive psychology can shift focus from deficits to assets.
- Millennials face unique challenges post-education.
- Family wisdom is integral to successful recovery.
“It's about how we care and love them that makes the difference and causes the shift.”
This episode of Mental Health News Radio brings Tim Harrington to the forefront, discussing the concept of Sustainable Recovery™ and its holistic approach to addiction recovery. Tim, founder of the Family Recovery School of Colorado, shares his journey from 'failure to launch' to becoming a beacon of hope for families navigating the complexities of addiction and mental health. With a focus on supporting the entire family unit—mind, body, and spirit—Tim emphasises the importance of recognising individuals beyond their diagnoses.
His philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone is more than their struggles and that healing involves embracing one's unique value system. Tim Harrington's candid conversation with host Kristin Sunanta Walker covers a broad spectrum, from the challenges millennials face in finding direction post-education to the role of positive psychology in recovery. He shares his experiences and insights into the duality of life—how negatives often coexist with positives—and encourages a shift from focusing on deficits to recognising personal assets.
Through humorous anecdotes and relatable metaphors, Tim illustrates how reframing perspectives can lead to profound personal growth. Listeners will find this episode both enlightening and relatable, especially those grappling with addiction or supporting loved ones in recovery. Tim's approach offers a fresh perspective, advocating for a team-based approach where family wisdom is valued and integrated into recovery plans. By exploring the idea that every experience, even the challenging ones, contributes to personal development, Tim inspires hope and transformation.
Whether you're interested in mental health, looking for strategies to support a loved one, or seeking personal growth, this episode offers valuable insights. So why not take a moment to explore how Sustainable Recovery™ might resonate with your own journey?

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