Addictions and Intrinsic Needs
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38m
Mary Mackenzie and Susan Skye, Certified NVC Trainer: In this compelling dialogue, veteran CNVC Certified Trainers, Susan Skye and Mary Mackenzie, discuss the intrinsic needs present in addictive behaviors, and how Nonviolent Communication aligns with the 12-step programs’ process for treating addiction.
Some of the topics discussed in this dialogue include:
- The alignment with NVC and 12-step programs
- How NVC can complement the 12-step process
- Discussion about the definition of an addiction
- Needs that may be present when someone uses an addictive substance
- The value of identifying oneself as an addictive person (i.e., I am an alcoholic, drug addict, etc.).
This audio will support anyone who is interested in how Nonviolent Communication views addictive behaviors and how it aligns with 12-step programs, either professionally or personally.
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