Passionate and hilarious LCSW, Courtney Grimes, discusses the gaps in treatment and recovery, offering empowerment for taking ownership of one's life. They explore maintaining recovery at home, dealing with triggers, and finding healing in a messed up world. Courtney's key takeaway is that everything boils down to love and fear. They also discuss their experiences in treatment centers, the importance of connectivity and purpose, and the flaws in the treatment system.
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Quick takeaways
Taking ownership of one's recovery is crucial when transitioning from treatment to the real world.
Finding a balance between self-care and recognizing the existence of others is essential for personal well-being.
Recognizing and challenging fear, cultivating self-acceptance, and embracing personal accountability are key to personal growth and healthier relationships.
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The importance of connections and the need for connectivity
In this podcast episode, the speaker highlights the significance of connections and the role of connectivity in our lives. They discuss how AT&T, as an original connectivity company, values the importance of staying connected to what we value most. They emphasize that finding purpose in today's world can be challenging, but thanks to the connectivity provided by AT&T, we can reach out, grow, and make meaningful connections. The speaker encourages listeners to connect with their interests, change their path, and find their purpose, as connecting with others can lead to inspiration, healing, and unity.
The challenges of transitioning from treatment to the real world
The podcast explores the common issue of individuals who have undergone treatment struggling to adjust when they return to the real world. The speaker acknowledges the positive impact of treatment programs and emphasizes their importance in providing a supportive and empowering environment. However, they highlight the need for individuals to develop a sense of internalized recovery and learn to navigate the challenges of the world outside of treatment. They discuss how individuals often face difficulties when their external environment does not align with the recovery-focused bubble of treatment. The speaker underscores the importance of individuals taking ownership of their recovery and recognizing that the world is not solely centered around them.
The balance of self-care and consideration for others
The podcast delves into the idea that while self-care and recovery are essential, it is also crucial to understand that the world does not revolve solely around ourselves. The speaker emphasizes the need to find a balance between prioritizing personal well-being and recognizing the existence and experiences of others. They discuss how individuals can often struggle with tolerating differences, feeling threatened by others' choices, and trying to control their external environment. The speaker reminds listeners that they have the right to self-determination, but it should not infringe on the rights and choices of others. They highlight the significance of internal safety and security in building healthy relationships and allowing love and acceptance for both oneself and others.
Overcoming fear and embracing love
Throughout the podcast, the speaker emphasizes the underlying role of fear and love in our lives. They discuss how fear can drive controlling behaviors and a need for external control while reflecting on the importance of safety and security within ourselves. The speaker encourages listeners to challenge their fears and recognize that fear often arises from deeper insecurities. They highlight the significance of cultivating self-acceptance, internal safety, and love as a foundation for healthier relationships, personal growth, and greater compassion towards others.
The Power of Personal Accountability and Responsibility
The speaker emphasizes that personal accountability and responsibility are key to empowerment. Rather than blaming external factors, individuals should take ownership of their choices and decisions. They should recognize that they have the power to change their lives and make different choices to produce different outcomes. By taking accountability and responsibility, individuals can experience a sense of freedom and confidence. The speaker highlights that confidence and empowerment are quiet and peaceful, while fear and insecurity tend to be loud and self-important. Embracing personal accountability and responsibility allows individuals to tap into their natural state of confidence.
The Importance of Social Health and Connection
The podcast episode discusses the importance of social health and connections in addressing mental and emotional well-being. The speaker introduces an eight-week program called the Collective, which focuses on developing social health skills. The program includes small group settings where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences engage in discussions and learn to manage and own their lives while being connected with others. The speaker emphasizes that social health is often overlooked and addresses the growing issues of isolation and loneliness in society. By fostering connections and community, individuals can experience healing, empowerment, and a sense of safety within themselves.
This week y'all are in for A TREAT with our guest, Courtney Grimes, LCSW.
Courtney’s passion for helping others is something you will feel in the first 3 seconds of this episode. You will also probably laugh in the first few seconds because she is as hilarious as she is passionate and smart.
This particular conversation was inspired by a comment that Courtney made on a work trip that she and Kat went on together when they were talking about the gaps and holes in the treatment and recovery process. Courtney said, "No one else cares about your recovery." This may at first sound off putting and harsh. But when you dig into it, this sentence offers up a huge serving of empowerment to take ownership and control of one's own life.
What makes it so hard for people to maintain recovery at home when in treatment? Why do triggers pop up everywhere? What are we supposed to do with said triggers? How am I supposed to heal and be healthy if the world is so F*ed up???
You will find about 1 million reasons to take notes during this episode, so grab a pen and paper (or your notes app on your phone). One of Kat's favorite Courtney takeaways was, "Everything boils down to two things things: love and fear. Fear is made up of what if, versus what is. And what if isn’t real." So good, right??
Courtney co-founded a group therapy practice in Nashville called Symmetry Counseling. She serves as the Clinical Director for non-profit Renewed, and more recently founded The Collective. The Collective is an Extended Outpatient program, designed to bridge the gap between IOP and OP services, while providing a welcoming community for clients.
