57 min

Expert Explains What Trauma Is And How To Face It | Dr. Carrie Wilkens The Zac Clark Show

    • Self-Improvement

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking approaches to substance use disorder, mental health and trauma with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, founder of Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), award-winning author, and a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. Dr. Wilkens champions a compassionate, evidence-based methodology that challenges traditional treatment paradigms. She emphasizes individual needs, advocating for non-confrontational approaches at the intersection of science and kindness.

Dr. Wilkens delves into the profound influence of trauma on personal narratives and shares strategies to confront and conquer its effects. We also address the urgent need for societal dialogue reform surrounding these critical issues, impacting millions of individuals and families. 

This was a fascinating and refreshing conversation with an expert clinician willing to challenge outdated ideas about treatment and recovery modalities. 

Please join in as we delve into innovative solutions at the intersection of science and kindness.


RESOURCES


CMC: Foundation for Change (CMC:FFC), envisions a world where everyone who cares about someone struggling with substances has access to information and tools based on science, grounded in compassion, and tailored to the needs of their community.
https://cmcffc.org/

Check out our powerful community of family support groups - Invitation to Change Support groups and access our inspirational and educational videos from any computer for free.
https://cmcffc.org/community-groups-hub/itc-support-group-directory
https://cmcffc.org/resources/videos

The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change (New Harbinger Publications, 2022). All the book proceeds go toward scholarships for family members and professionals to attend ITC workshops.
https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com/

Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Science-Kindness-People/dp/1476709475

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In this episode, we explore groundbreaking approaches to substance use disorder, mental health and trauma with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, founder of Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), award-winning author, and a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. Dr. Wilkens champions a compassionate, evidence-based methodology that challenges traditional treatment paradigms. She emphasizes individual needs, advocating for non-confrontational approaches at the intersection of science and kindness.

Dr. Wilkens delves into the profound influence of trauma on personal narratives and shares strategies to confront and conquer its effects. We also address the urgent need for societal dialogue reform surrounding these critical issues, impacting millions of individuals and families. 

This was a fascinating and refreshing conversation with an expert clinician willing to challenge outdated ideas about treatment and recovery modalities. 

Please join in as we delve into innovative solutions at the intersection of science and kindness.


RESOURCES


CMC: Foundation for Change (CMC:FFC), envisions a world where everyone who cares about someone struggling with substances has access to information and tools based on science, grounded in compassion, and tailored to the needs of their community.
https://cmcffc.org/

Check out our powerful community of family support groups - Invitation to Change Support groups and access our inspirational and educational videos from any computer for free.
https://cmcffc.org/community-groups-hub/itc-support-group-directory
https://cmcffc.org/resources/videos

The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change (New Harbinger Publications, 2022). All the book proceeds go toward scholarships for family members and professionals to attend ITC workshops.
https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com/

Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Science-Kindness-People/dp/1476709475

LINKS
https://linktr.ee/thezacclarkshow

SPOTIFY
https://open.spotify.com/show/23bzbSdy0C2LAUPkB6kjqY?si=x92OgyFDSW6pgUR8b5SBRg

APPLE
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zac-clark-show/id1741605552

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/zwclark
https://www.instagram.com/thezacclarkshow

57 min