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Support for those in recovery from addiction. Weekly show with psychotherapist, Kevin Bergen, MA, MFT
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Tuesday Jan 26, 2016
Tuesday Jan 26, 2016
How often have you been so low that you've considered suicide? I know, that's a bold question. But for many in recovery, it's a real question, a serious question . . . because suicide is too often considered.
RECOVERY SUPPORT is brought to you by The Center for Counseling, Recovery, & Growth and by Guy Stuff at CCRG
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano
Music for this episode:
“Broken Town” by Brad Senne
“Out In The Open" by Brad Senne
"Giving In" by Brad Senne
Thursday Nov 26, 2015
Thursday Nov 26, 2015
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Saturday Sep 12, 2015
Saturday Sep 12, 2015
Self-care For Success
You’ve heard it many times, self-care is a crucial part of recovery. But just what IS self-care? In The Bergen Protocol, I lay out a clear explanation of self-care, and then I describe the structured, quantifiable protocol I devised to elevate your well-being in order to make you ready for the greatest success of your life!
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Links mentioned in the show:
Purchase The Bergen Protocol on Amazon (print, ebook, and audio book)
Kevin's blog site:
TheActionCorps.comGet your S/R Ratio worksheet at BergenProtocol.com
In this episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT, I share Chapter Two of The Bergen Protocol outlining just who benefits from this protocol.
Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature
Used with permission of SA Literature
RECOVERY SUPPORT is brought to you by The Center for Counseling, Recovery, & Growth and by Guy Stuff at CCRG
RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
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A Letter About Doubt
A letter written almost 70 years ago is just as relevant now. Doubt is one of the most dangerous detractors to recovery. In this episode, Kevin will share advice written in 1946 to a friend having a very personal crisis of faith. This may apply to your faith in your own self.
See the first place this letter appeared online in May 2015.
Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano
Friday Aug 23, 2013
Friday Aug 23, 2013
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.
Love-Based Thinking
Criticizing or yelling at someone is a poor method of improving their behavior. The same goes for you--negative self-talk will lower your sense of self-worth and likely increase your attempts to cope with addictive behavior. This episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT will help you identify harmful thinking patterns you've adopted and offer alternatives that you can practice and master. Today, Kevin Bergen shares part of Healing the Addictive Mind by Lee L. Jampolsky, Ph.D.
Call now to leave your question to be answered on a future episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT with Kevin Bergen: (310) 697-8893 (international callers, dial 00 1 310-697-8893)
RECOVERY SUPPORT is brought to you by The Center for Counseling, Recovery, & Growth and by Guy Stuff at CCRG
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano
Incidental music for this episode by Chad Lawson from the albums, Set on Hill and The Piano
Wednesday Jul 31, 2013
Wednesday Jul 31, 2013
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.
Think vs. Observe
Do thoughts ever “hook” you and not let go? Many people (including addicts) find that negative-sounding tapes run in their heads, and they don’t know how to control them. This episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT includes chapter seven of Russ Harris’ book, The Happiness Trap. While many of you listen to the podcast in the car or at the gym, I think this episode bears listening again through headphones in a quiet space so you can do the exercises. This is the episode I’m most pleased with to date!
Call now to leave your question to be answered on a future episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT with Kevin Bergen: (310) 697-8893 (international callers, dial 00 1 310-697-8893)
RECOVERY SUPPORT is brought to you by The Center for Counseling, Recovery, & Growth and by Guy Stuff at CCRG
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano www.linkedin.com/pub/dana-bisignano/6/a91/b54/
Music for this episode:
- “Good Morning” from Relax With Forest by Satori
- “River Widens and Calms” from Calm by Kourosh Dini
- “Passion” from Timeless by David Modica
- “Muse” from Timeless by David Modica
- “Field” from Sun and Earth by Kourosh Dini
Sunday Jul 14, 2013
Sunday Jul 14, 2013
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.
Healthier Sexuality
The International Service Organization of Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) has given me permission to share portions of their Green Book with you on RECOVERY SUPPORT. Today I share the section called, Healthier Sexuality, followed up with a section on the benefits of "Outside Help." Since sexuality is a part of life, those with other addictions and even non-addicts will benefit from the wisdom of this section in The Green Book.
Call now to leave your question to be answered on a future episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT with Kevin Bergen: (310) 697-8893 (international callers, dial 00 1 310-697-8893)
Readings from SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (The Green Book) Copyright © 2005 International Service Organization of SAA, Inc. Used with permission SAA does not endorse RECOVERY SUPPORT with Kevin Bergen
RECOVERY SUPPORT is brought to you by The Center for Counseling, Recovery, & Growth and by Guy Stuff at CCRG
RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano www.linkedin.com/pub/dana-bisignano/6/a91/b54/
Music for this episode from the Album, The Cat’s Whiskers by Geoff Cawthorn
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.
Not Just Sobriety (classic episode revisited)
We are revisiting a classic episode of Recovery Support that was part of the first three shows I launched the podcast with. This was called Not Just Sobriety, and it covered many of the basics about the 12-steps and how I believe that program can be beneficial for even non-addicts. Sit back and enjoy this classic episode that I've updated for rebroadcast.
RECOVERY SUPPORT is brought to you by The Center for Counseling, Recovery, & Growth and by Guy Stuff at CCRG
RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano
Other music featured in this episode:
- Jumping In – Michael Tiernan
- Quieting – Lydia McCauley
- The Other Side of the World – Michael Tiernan
- Turning of the Tide – Matt Rusin
- Hawthorne – Lydia McCauley
Saturday Jun 01, 2013
Saturday Jun 01, 2013
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.
Fear in Recovery
In episode #34, Kevin shares a blog post from Marc & Angel (www.marcandangel.com), "5 Way To Step Forward When You're Scared to Death." Fear paralyzes many in recovery. Here is some terrific advice and motivation for anyone living life, especially those working through an addiction.
RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano www.linkedin.com/pub/dana-bisignano/6/a91/b54/
Other music featured in this episode:
- "Interlude" on Temptation by Emma Wallace
- "Skin" on Mews by Jasmine Brunch
- "Feel Free Plastic Surgery" on Guess Who's a Mess by Brad Sucks
- "Perpetual Motion" on Mews by Jasmine Brunch
- "Do It For Me" on Bright by Chiwawa
- "Nothing Special" on Bright by Chiwawa
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy.
Self Destructiveness
Relapse is a direct result of our self-destructiveness. Allen Berger, Ph.D. tells us about four causes of self-destructiveness in his book, 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery. Dr. Berger's newest book, 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends is due out in late May 2013. For more information, go to his website: abphd.com
RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship
Special music for this episode by Gillicuddy. Find all the music used for this episode at Gillicuddy: ...Plays Guitar
Theme music: Recovery Support theme music by Dana Bisignano www.linkedin.com/pub/dana-bisignano/6/a91/b54/