With trusted
experience in addiction recovery, trauma healing and resilience, and couples development, I value the time I am able to spend with people as they walk through life's difficulties.
Couples & Addiction Recovery integrates 10 years of research by Dr. Robert Navarra, who has worked
in addiction recovery for over 25 years, with the «Sound Relationship House» model, developed by relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman.
Integrating his relational model of addiction treatment with the Sound Relationship Model and theory, Dr. Navarra designed «Roadmap for the Journey: A Gott - man Workshop for
Couples in Addiction Recovery» and developed the «Couple Recovery Development Approach», a unique strategy to addiction and re - covery counseling that integrates the Gottman Method into a customized program for recovering couples.
But through a private Facebook group for methadone patients and allies, I've witnessed a crisis develop: the inability of
people in addiction recovery to access methadone due to the storm.
Since becoming a teacher I've taught classes like Yoga for New Parents, Yoga for
Women in Addiction Recovery, and Yoga for Parents of Children with Disabilities.
«Drawing from 26 years working
in the addiction recovery profession, my practice helps those who would like to pursue recovery from alcohol or drug addiction without the cost and time commitment of formal rehab.
I have co-authored chapters and articles on Gottman Method Couples Therapy with Drs. John and Julie Gottman; currently, we are collaborating on research incorporating a relational
approach in addiction recovery integrating my research with the Gottman's Sound Relationship House Model.
One of the issues often not
discussed in addiction recovery is how the addictive belief systems and delusional thought patters may support more than one addiction.
Couples are encouraged to work their own program, yet, we know from research that the couple relationship plays a significant
role in addiction recovery outcomes.Divorce rates are up to 7 times higher than normal for couples who report substance misuse problems.
Describe Gottman specific Couples Therapy techniques adapted to assist couples in addiction recovery
One person he specifically «put out» of the church is now a worship leader with an amazing traveling ministry especially to
those in addiction recovery.
Pain killers are expensive and addictive, in fact they may not be an option at all for
those in addiction recovery.
Special guest lecturer, Dr. Robert Navarra, presents relevant data and clinical findings incorporating Gottman Methods in treatment of couples
in addiction recovery.
She also received training in Couples
in Addiction Recovery, a program designed to target the needs of couples where addiction has come into their life, and Art and Science of Love Program Educator training, aimed towards training professionals in hosting the world - renowned Art and Science of Love Workshop.
For individuals with anxiety, emotion regulation problems and
in addiction recovery, elements of EMDR therapy can help clients develop and strengthen self - soothing inner resources.