PSR Podcast How Group Work Will Transform Your Recovery Journey
In this episode, Joel Warneking shares his profound journey through addiction and recovery. Joel is the director of 423 Communities, a ministry that is radically committed to helping others overcome all forms of unhealthy sexuality, restoring healthy sexuality and intimacy with others through, confessional, recovery communities.
Joel opens up about his own history of pornography addiction and the isolating shame that came with it. He highlights how group work was crucial in his healing process, emphasizing the importance of community, grace, and accountability. We explore the essentials of a supportive group environment, the balance between grace and structure, and the need for action in recovery. Joel’s story and insights remind us that recovery thrives in the context of supportive relationships.
To learn more about Joel and his ministry’s resources, visit 423Communities.org.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
- Importance of group work in recovery from addiction
- Personal experiences with addiction, particularly pornography
- Impact of isolation and shame on individuals in recovery
- Role of community and grace in the healing process
- Essentials of creating a supportive group environment
- Balancing grace and accountability in recovery
- Dynamics of group therapy and mutual support
- Understanding recovery as a journey beyond mere sobriety
- Concept of "paying it forward" in recovery
- Broader applicability of recovery principles for personal growth and transformation
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