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Addiction Recovery Psychology: Jung, 12-Step Evolution & Depth Therapy Breakthrough with Recovery Expert

🎯 ADDICTION RECOVERY | PSYCHOLOGY | THERAPY | MENTAL HEALTH | SPIRITUALITY

Discover the revolutionary integration of Jungian psychology and addiction recovery with Corey Gamberg, Executive Director of Rockland Recovery Treatment Centers. This groundbreaking episode reveals why traditional 12-step programs often plateau after 3-4 years and how depth psychology creates sustainable, soul-level transformation for lasting recovery.

🔥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:

Addiction Treatment Revolution:

• Why addiction recovery methods must evolve as addiction itself changes
• The hidden Carl Jung connection to Alcoholics Anonymous founding
• How depth psychology surpasses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) limitations
• Revolutionary post-recovery work for long-term sobriety challenges

Jungian Psychology Applications:

• James Hillman's archetypal psychology in addiction treatment
• Moving from pathology model to soul-centered healing
• Understanding addiction as spiritual initiation vs. moral failure
• Practical depth psychology techniques for therapists and counselors

Recovery Science & Spirituality:

• The 3-year recovery crisis point most programs ignore
• Why evidence-based research isn't always clinically relevant
• Integrating EMDR, IFS therapy, and Jungian approaches
• Creating "bigger containers" for continued psychological growth

📊 EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

🧠 Psychology & Mental Health (0:00-15:00):

• Individuation theory in addiction recovery
• Beyond CBT: depth psychology vs. surface-level interventions
• Mental health stigma and pathology reframing
• Depression as soul communication, not just symptoms

⚡ Addiction & Recovery Science (15:00-30:00):

• Opioid epidemic evolution and treatment adaptation
• Brain-based medicine integration (brainspotting, EMDR)
• Substance abuse treatment center innovations
• Recovery community dynamics and hierarchy issues

🔄 Spirituality & Personal Growth (30:00-45:00):

• Jung-AA historical connection through Roland Hazard
• Spiritual experience redefined through psychological lens
• Mythology and ritual in modern recovery practices
• Transcendence vs. depth-based healing approaches

🎭 Advanced Therapy Techniques (45:00-End):

• Archetypal psychology practical applications
• Post-recovery work for established sobriety
• Aesthetic response and environmental healing
• Personal ritual development vs. prescribed formulas

🎯 PERFECT FOR:

Mental Health Professionals:

• Licensed therapists and counselors seeking advanced training
• Addiction specialists and substance abuse counselors
• Clinical psychologists interested in depth psychology
• Treatment center directors and program developers

Recovery Community:

• People in long-term recovery seeking deeper meaning
• Family members of addicts looking for understanding
• Sponsors and recovery coaches wanting new perspectives
• Anyone questioning traditional recovery limitations

Psychology Enthusiasts:

• Jungian psychology students and practitioners
• Depth psychology and archetypal therapy learners
• Spiritual seekers integrating psychology and meaning
• Personal development and self-improvement audiences

💡 EXPERT INSIGHTS:

Corey Gamberg brings unique expertise combining:

• Executive leadership in addiction treatment centers
• Personal recovery experience and community involvement
• Advanced training in Jungian and depth psychology
• Innovative integration of traditional and alternative approaches

🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Recovery Evolution: Addiction treatment must adapt as substance use patterns change
2. Soul-Level Healing: Sustainable recovery requires depth beyond behavior modification
3. Jung-AA Connection: Historical spiritual foundations inform modern psychological approaches
4. Post-Recovery Growth: Established sobriety opens doors to deeper psychological work
5. Integrated Treatment: Combining 12-step foundations with depth psychology creates "bigger containers"

📚 RESOURCES & REFERENCES:

Books Mentioned:

• "The Soul's Code" by James Hillman
• "The Red Book" by Carl Jung
• Jung's collected works on individuation
• Hillman's "Re-Visioning Psychology"

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Brainspotting and somatic approaches
• Archetypal and depth psychology methods

Organizations & Training:

• Rockland Recovery Treatment Centers
• Chicago Jungian Institute
• International Association for Analytical Psychology
• Depth psychology training programs

🔗 CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

Guest Information:

• Website: depthrecovery.org
• LinkedIn: Corey Gamberg, Executive Director
• Rockland Recovery Group: Massachusetts-based treatment centers

Related Topics to Explore:

• Jungian analysis and individuation process
• Archetypal psychology in clinical practice
• Addiction as spiritual emergency and initiation
• Integration of ancient wisdom and modern therapy

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Episode Length: 60 minutes | Content Rating: Educational/Professional | Release Date: [Current Date]

This episode contains mature themes related to addiction, mental health, and psychological healing. Intended for educational and therapeutic purposes. Not a substitute for professional mental health treatment.