On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Eric Fisher, MS, CCC, author of The Martial Art of Recovery: Self-Mastery Practices to Subdue Addiction and Achieve Mental Wellness and certified counselor specializing in trauma, addiction, depression, and mental health. Eric Fisher shares his journey to becoming a counselor, his experiences with the FBI, and his work in addiction recovery. They also explore the role of shame in addiction and recovery, the importance of self-compassion and self-love, and the use of martial arts and accelerated resolution therapy in trauma healing. Fisher emphasizes the need for curiosity, connection, and prioritizing the self in the recovery process.

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Takeaways:

• Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand, with trauma being a significant factor in the development of addiction.


• Shame and self-criticism can be major barriers to recovery, and cultivating self-compassion and self-love is essential.


• Curiosity and a beginner's mind can help individuals explore their trauma and addiction experiences in a non-judgmental way.


• The use of martial arts and accelerated resolution therapy can be effective tools in trauma healing and addiction recovery.


• Prioritizing the self and connecting with others are crucial for healing and maintaining recovery.

Sound Bites:

• "Shame is often called spiritual suicide."


• "The energy with survival equaling the drug starts to become energy for these different techniques and ways of living."


• "Accelerated resolution therapy changes negative images to positive images in the brain."

Thank you to Eric Fisher, MS, CCC Counseling Therapist, for being on the show!

You can learn more about Eric Fisher on his website

⁠www.recoveryartscounselling.com⁠

Eric Fisher's book is available for purchase at

https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Art-Recovery-Self-Mastery-Practices/dp/1738196216

Follow Eric Fisher on Social Media:

Instagram & Facebook ⁠@recoveryartscounselling⁠

LinkedIn ⁠linkedin.com/in/eric-m-fisher-5b83724a⁠

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