Journey To Recovery

In all of life, and in co-occurring disorder treatment, it is easy to have expectations that are unrealisticly high or too low. Unmet expectations can lead to frustration. The way we set our minds, our attitudes and our disposition will determine our satisfaction along the way. It is important to set reasonable expectations. In today’s episode, co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse are talking with Dr. Hal Baumchen about different strategies to help keep expectations high and reasonable.

Shouldn't we always expect the best? That sounds good, but it can lead us to have unreasonable expectations. It's hard to always be your best, and it is impossible to be perfect. Setting realistic expectations would mean having a good understanding that people make mistakes. On today’s podcast, join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they talking with Dr. Hal Baumchen about setting realistic expectations for yourself, for others, and for treatment and recovery.

When you’re approaching treatment, changing your outlook and mindset is a foundational and essential part of building your recovery. You’re going to get the most out of treatment when you alter your attitude, change your direction, strengthen your recovery and become the person you desire to be. Join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse are talking with Dr. Hal Baumchen about key philosophies, attitudes, and beliefs that will help develop and increase motivation on your journey to recovery.

What makes treatment successful? What makes treatment work? On today’s podcast join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they talk with Dr. Hal Baumchen about what makes treatment helpful and effective. Curriculum and treatment programs vary greatly. Dr. Hal will discuss the key elements of his philosophy about treatment and how it is incorporated into the Journey to Recovery materials.

In today’s episode co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse are talking with Dr. Hal Baumchen about treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Treatment is designed to reduce symptoms and prevent relapse. Listen in as their discussion highlights ten important elements for effective treatment.

The field of chemical dependency treatment is rapidly changing. Join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they talk with Dr. Hal Baumchen to better understand co-occurring disorders. As knowledge and learning increases, treatment methods can be adjusted and refined. Listen in on the discussion!

On today’s podcast, join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they talking with Dr. Hal Baumchen about the common stressors in life. They'll discuss the do's and don'ts with stress management and present twelve strategies to help you manage stress better.

It seems like everyone is under stress. The list of stressors is almost endless. We are stressed out on our jobs, in our homes, and on the road in between. This podcast will give you some ideas and strategies to reduce stress before it breaks you. Join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they talk with Dr. Hal Baumchen about understanding and managing stress.

Today, join Dr. Hal Baumchen, along with co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse for the second of this two-part series covering ten disadvantages of working with co-occurring disorders.

Join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they talk with Dr. Hal Baumchen about this growing field of co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring disorders refer to both mental health and substance use disorders together.

Transforming your character is rarely instantaneous or accidental. Dr. Hal Baumchen, with over thirty years of clinical experience, has discovered ten specific traits that help make long-lasting recovery possible. Join Dr. Hal, along with co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse, in this second podcast installment, as they talk through the remaining essential traits.

In his thirty years of working with clients, Dr. Hal Baumchen has discovered ten specific traits present in those who achieve successful, long-term recovery. Join Dr. Hal Baumchen, along with co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse, as they discuss these characteristics and how intentionally developing them will help you stay balanced, determined, and positive.

This is the second segment in the two-part series on Managing Anger. Today co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse are talking with Dr. Hal Baumchen about how to overcome aggressive tendencies. There are several helpful tips for managing angry emotions.

Join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they talk with Dr. Hal Baumchen about the reasons people get angry. There is a big difference between anger and aggression. Listen in on the discussion!

On today’s podcast, join co-hosts Tim Bode and Gaylen Morse as they continue talking with Dr. Hal Baumchen about recognizing relapse points. The focus of today's discussion is twelve areas where relapse is most common. Learn ways to reduce relapse potential, and improve your ability to plan ahead and avoid temptation.