Spirituality & Addiction Recovery
What is addiction, really? Some think it is a medical problem, others think it is essentially a spiritual illness, and still others insist it is about personal choice. How can we consider all these aspects in a compassionate and effective manner? Understanding the theology that undergirds addiction recovery is one very important way. The good news is that addiction recovery can become a blessing in disguise, being the start of true spiritual liberation!
Book Dr. Mercadante to speak to your group on one or more of these topics:
“A Circle of Spiritual Guidance”
Dr. Mercadante has created a process to help recovering persons move deeper into their spirituality. Helpful for both counselors and those in recovery.
Read Dr. Mercadante’s article in the Journal of Existential Psychology about this new approach: http://journal.existentialpsychology.org/index.php?journal=ExPsy&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=135&path%5B%5D=81
“Religious & Theological Roots of the 12-Step Approach”
A program enabling providers, clergy and recovering persons to understand the conceptual and practical roots of AA.
“The Spiritual Roots of Addiction & Recovery”
Dr. Mercadante shows how avoiding sharp dichotomies allows us to gain much more from a spiritual approach to addiction treatment. This background will enable providers to better serve both religious and non-religious clients.
“Spirituality, Victimization and Trauma”
Dr. Mercadante helps providers give spiritual basis to such psychological concepts as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Helpful for recovering persons, clergy and therapists.
“Getting Some Traction: Ideas of Sin & Addiction”
Dr. Mercadante shows there are some surprising areas of conceptual overlap between the ideas of sin and of addition — with important practical effects. Especially useful for clergy and counselors.
“Helping Addicts Move Beyond the Spiritual Wading Pool”
How do we help addicts recover meaning and purpose in life, mature spiritually, and connect with a spiritual heritage? A useful seminar for counselors and recovering persons alike.
