Why holistic recovery?
Aug 21, 2025
Have you ever stopped to think how complex we are as human beings?
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hoĀ·lisĀ·tic -adjective
the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole.Ā The treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental, physical and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of an illness.Ā
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"As you see something, you will treat it". This is what the late Michael Dye (Genesis Process) used to say in his recovery talks. Meaning if we only see the problem of an addiction from one angle, our solutions or approach to recovery will be limited and we might miss what that person needs to heal.Ā
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The more I've delved into the field of addiction-recovery, the more I've become aware how complicated we as humans are...
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We have physical bodies with complex systems that function a specific way (God's amazing design). We deal with our mental health on a daily basis (thoughts, fears, anxiety, stress, etc.) We each haveĀ a socia
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