In today’s video, we’re diving deep into the heart of addiction and exploring effective strategies to conquer it. I’m Todd Creager, and I’m here to guide you through understanding how emotional regulation plays a crucial role in overcoming addictions. Whether you’re struggling yourself or supporting someone who is, this video is packed with insights and practical tips to help you on this journey.
What You'll Learn:
💜 Understand the Root Causes: Discover how childhood experiences and trauma can impact your ability to self-soothe and lead to addictive behaviors.
💜 Effective Self-Soothing Techniques: Learn powerful breathing exercises, self-compassion statements, and meditation practices to calm your mind and body.
💜 Building a Support Network: Find out the importance of connecting with others and how to create a support system that aids in your recovery.
💜 Practical Steps for Emotional Regulation: Get actionable advice on how to replace addictive behaviors with healthy, self-soothing practices.
💜 Transformative Personal Growth: Understand how mastering emotional regulation can lead to a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
👉 Why Watch This Video:
If you’re looking for a warm, friendly, and caring guide to help you or a loved one conquer addiction, this video is for you. With practical strategies and heartfelt advice, you'll gain the tools needed to transform your life and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
Watch now and take the first step towards healing and self-discovery!
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Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT
Todd is a marriage and relationship expert and therapist in Huntington Beach. He provides relationship counseling to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach. (714) 848-2288.
You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at: toddcreager.com
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Timeline:
00:00: Introduction to Emotional Regulation and Addiction: Todd Creager introduces the concept of emotional regulation and how it relates to addiction, explaining the importance of self-soothing.
02:31: Childhood Trauma and Its Impact: Discussion on how childhood experiences and lack of parental attunement can lead to difficulties in emotional regulation and addiction in adulthood.
07:46: Upregulating and Downregulating with Addictions: Explanation of how different addictions serve as ways to either upregulate (feel more alive) or downregulate (calm down) emotions.
13:21: Building a Support Network: Importance of seeking support from others and creating a support system to help regulate emotions and overcome addiction.
20:16: Breathing Techniques for Self-Soothing: Detailed guidance on abdominal breathing exercises as a fundamental tool for stress reduction and self-soothing.
26:51: Meditation and Self-Compassion Practices: Insights into the benefits of meditation and practicing self-compassion through positive self-talk and affectionate touch.
33:31: Conclusion and Encouragement: Recap of key points and encouragement to apply these strategies for emotional regulation and addiction recovery.
27 авг 2024