Reframing Addiction: The Crisis of Disconnection | Attachment Network of MB | Podcast
On May 13, 2021 the Attachment Network of Manitoba released a podcast in the shape of 4 YouTube videos sharing different people perspectives on topics related to addiction and healing as well as highlighting some amazing work being done in Winnipeg. I was honoured to be the host of these 30-ish minute conversations that featured individuals with many years of lived experience in the field of addictions working with people who use drugs and people struggling with trauma.
“We have created a Podcast Series in order to open the conversation about addictions, trauma, relationships and healing!
How does Connection play a role in healing for individuals, families, and communities??
Tune in May 13, 2021 to find out more!”
This podcast series explores addiction through the lens of trauma, disconnection and healing. As our communities have become more and more disconnected from healthy relationships with family, friends, and community itself, addictions too have become more widespread in our communities.
We define trauma here, as the lack of safety, connection and healthy relationships. The crisis of disconnection is a trauma that we are facing in our communities, families and friendships.
We will be exploring how the trauma of disconnection impacts addictions.
How can we reconnect in ways to assist those individuals, families and communities struggling with addictions?
Episode 1: Marion Cooper
Marion Cooper is Chief Executive Officer of CMHA for Manitoba and Winnipeg and has worked in the community sector in various positions since 1992. Marion is passionate about recovery, system transformation and innovation to advance mental health and well-being for the entire population.
Episode 2: Tim Fletcher
Tim Fletcher is President and Director of Finding Freedom, President and Founder of Tim Fletcher Co., RE/ACT and LIFT Online Learning. Tim’s vision is to help shift the addiction recovery landscape by continuing to be a front runner in helping people on their journeys of Thriving Beyond Complex Trauma.
Episode 3: Marion Willis
Marion Willis is the Founder & Executive Director of St. Boniface Street Links and its’ flagship long-term recovery program, Morberg House. Their Recovery Program has produced successful outcomes many times the national average for addictions recovery.
Episode 4: Eldon Dueck
Eldon Dueck is an educator from Steinbach, Manitoba. Eldon began his teaching career in 1984, previously he worked with young people as a youth pastor. After retirement, Eldon has been working half-time as a teacher liaison for students with attendance issues and other complicating factors.
I want to thank all of the people involved at the Manitoba Attachment Network for their work and for having me act as the host for this podcast series! Check out their website and follow them on their social media accounts.
