Miscellaneous
Today we talk about the importance of self compassion, how to build it, and it's connection to recovering from addiction and unhealthy behaviors. How to describe self compassion (courageous love towards yourself - offering yourself trust, respect, and radical acceptance at a time you feel you deserve it least ) What healthy relationships are made of How to find your way towards self compassion The impact of mindfulness and visualization Why building "self-esteem" doesn't work Why addiction is an abandonment of ourselves What urges are telling you Why self compassion is not a transaction RESOURCES MENTIONED Searching for "Loving Kindness" meditations on Insight Timer and YouTube Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong by Johann Hari In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Chicago Compass Counseling Facebook: Chicago Compass Counseling ModerateYourDrinking.com