Charlie Sheen is sober and says using “Shame Shivers” is what helps him stay in recovery. Learn how this epic method works by listening to Matt Finch’s training on it.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use a powerful Relapse Prevention Technique (RPT) for early recovery. If it’s strong enough to help Sheen stay addiction-free, it’s probably strong enough for you! This technique is based on human behavior, neuroscience, and psychology.
Here is what you’re going to learn:
- Addiction is a health disorder, not an “Identity”
- Charlie Sheen is a self-described “People-Pleaser”
- Why rehab didn’t work when Sheen did it to please others
- A brief frame of “Early Recovery” and its pitfalls
- How “Co-Occurring Disorders” can make Early Recovery more challenging
- How “Stress” is often the biggest trigger to slip or relapse in early recovery
- Why “Recovery Capital” is so important
- Categories of Recovery Capital (Shame Shivers falls under “Psychological”)
- The “Shame Shivers” Relapse Prevention Technique
- Why this strategy works so well at preventing alcohol or drug use
- How it works
- Pain avoidance drives behavior (how the “Pain-Pleasure Principle” works)
- How shame can be a trigger or a safety switch
- How addiction can be like driving a car without brakes (or with damaged brakes)
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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational/educational use only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your physician if you believe you may have a health condition.
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