In this episode, Marquita Myrick and Jennifer Lipkins discuss the complexities of addiction and the importance of understanding it within the therapeutic context. They explore common misconceptions about addiction, the necessity of support systems, and the role of family dynamics in recovery. The conversation emphasizes the need for psychoeducation, self-care, and the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches. They also address the fear of seeking therapy and the significance of continuity of care in addiction treatment.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Season Two: Inside the Session01:30 Understanding Addiction: Myths and Realities08:04 The Importance of Support in Recovery14:44 Interventions: A Double-Edged Sword17:00 Therapy: Not Just for Big Problems22:07 Therapeutic Approaches to Addiction Treatment24:52 Gentle Confrontation in Therapy30:11 The Importance of Self-Care in Addiction Recovery33:15 Rebuilding Trust in Relationships36:14 Navigating Higher Levels of Care40:47 Overcoming Fear of Therapy46:24 Outro Video with Audio (2).mp4➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations every week.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—we value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭:Jennifer Lipkins, LMHCWebsite: https://www.jbcounselingfl.com/Email: Jennifer@JBCounselingFL.comDISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.