SCREAMING ON THE INSIDE UKAT Alumni

UKAT Liberty House alumna, Amanda shares with me her amazing journey, from a lifetime of active addiction to hitting rock bottom, where she was finally able to ask for help into recovery. We reflect on the joys of recovery and the life awaiting us on the other side.

If you would like to guest on the show please email us at alumni@ukat.co.uk or leave us a message on Spotify!

Alumni support resources: https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

Today Celeste is speaking with Jagoda and Seb from our UKAT London Clinic, where our mission is to create a warm, supportive and confidential space where you can get the help and support you need, with a range of mental health and addiction interventions. We offer Family Support, 1-2-1 therapy and bespoke treatments to suit your individual needs. Today we will be diving into some of the treatments on offer, and how they work.

UKAT London Clinic Treatment Programmes: https://www.ukatlondonclinic.com/treatment-programmes/

Support resources:
https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

UKAT Banbury Lodge Alumnus, Tom has been speaking with me about his journey from the lows of cocaine addiction into a life of action, recovery and hope.  We discuss the need for action and willingness, and the many blessings that come with recovery, one day at a  time. 



If you would like to guest on the show please email us at alumni@ukat.co.uk



Alumni support resources: 

https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

UKAT Alumnus, Steve Wood has been speaking with me about his recovery journey, taking control of his behaviours in SMART recovery, and helping others as a peer support worker. 

Wishing you all a very merry festive period and a happy new year!

Important support resources below:

Alumni support resources: 

https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

Christmas Mental Health Useful Contacts - MIND

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/useful-contacts/

The Stages of Change - SMART Recovery

https://smartrecovery.org.uk/articles-essays/stages-of-change/

Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

Last month saw Nacoa’s National COA week, which highlights the plight of over 2.5 million children who have a parent or caregiver who drinks too much. Sadly, those who are affected by their parent’s drinking are impacted all year round.  

This episode features our wonderful Alumni, Christina, who has been kind enough to share with us her experience of growing up with an alcoholic mother, and how this shaped her life and eventual recovery. We will be covering topics including suicide, suicide childhood trauma in this episode. 

Nacoa: Support and Advice https://nacoa.org.uk/support-advice/ 

Alumni support resources:  https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ 

Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

This episode features ‘J’, a UKAT team member, who has been kind enough to share with us her experience of co-dependently loving someone in addiction, and how this impacted on her and her family. We also discuss life after trauma and how hope for the future is always possible if we can find acceptance.

Alumni support resources:

https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/

Suicide support: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

Family support:

https://al-anonuk.org.uk/