The Control Model vs. The Freedom ModelThe Control Model vs. The Freedom Model
Audio/Video – The Freedom Model For Addictions
We often get this question from people in the recovery society; “How does The Freedom Model help people?” Mark and Michelle discuss why it’s so difficult for people in the recovery society to understand The Freedom Model and what it means to actually m...
36:30•24 Aug 2023
Breaking Free: The Freedom Model vs. Control in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- The episode delves into the manipulation of truisms in the recovery society
- Michelle and Mark share personal experiences and reflections on their journey
- The conversation explores the drastic alterations of key notions in the recovery paradigm
- They discuss the misinterpretation of the Serenity Prayer and the concept of keeping it simple
- The episode sheds light on the concept of living life on life's terms and its misrepresentation
“The truism of AA, the truisms that they manipulate, are all truisms about you as a thinking individual, as an autonomous being that's capable of change.”
Ever felt like traditional addiction recovery methods just don't fit? Michelle Dunbar and Mark Sheeran have, and they're here to shake things up. In this episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions', they dive into the stark differences between the control model and their innovative freedom model. The conversation isn't just theoretical; it's packed with personal anecdotes and reflections from Michelle and Mark's own journeys.
They talk about how common recovery sayings, like the Serenity Prayer and 'keeping it simple', often get twisted to maintain control over individuals. If you've ever questioned the conventional wisdom around addiction, this episode offers a fresh perspective that champions personal choice and autonomy. It's a candid, thought-provoking chat that might just change the way you think about recovery.
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