Pamela Brinker: Caring for Someone with Addiction

Pamela W. Brinker holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver. As a well-respected and experienced psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker for 32 years, Pamela has treated thousands of clients and developed over 20 tools and practices to teach everyday bravery.
In her powerful new book, Conscious Bravery, Caring for Someone with Addiction, Pamela combines her professional knowledge with her personal experiences to create a caring and helpful guide for those who are dealing with loved ones struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Readers will learn not only how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of addiction, but how to take one impossible step at a time to survive and thrive with positivity.
0:00 Introduction
1:02 A heart-centered approach or "learn the hard way"
5:37 Addiction as an escape from your own consciousness
6:38 The Triad of Connection
11:11 Becoming brave
20:05 Greatest insight
25:55 Helping children process difficult emotions and situations
29:52 How this experience changed Pamela's world view
Website:
bebrave.us/
Book:
Conscious Bravery: Caring For Someone with Addiction
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