Podcasts by Alternative To Rehab

My new book - Chapter Nine - Putting it all together from 2023-12-07T10:00:18

Reading from the ninth Chapter of the book I find myself talking more about the important aspects of this idea. What is it like to try to put this stuff into practice? This offered me the opport...

My new book - Chapter Eight -putting it into practice from 2023-11-14T09:35:25

In this episode I am reading from Chapter Eight of my new book. This chapter is all about putting the ideas into practice. Turning the theory into a method. This is the first step of that proces...

Chapter seven - Unblending for spiritual progress from 2023-11-02T06:25:31

In this chapter I am reading about the first steps in learning about 'inner disciling' as an effective method of personal spiritul growth. You may be shocked to hear how much our culture has tau...

What is my authentic state? from 2023-06-22T06:10:37

One of the main questions I get when teaching this Biblical approach is "how do I know when I am in my authentic state"? In this episode we take a look at what Jesus teaches about this, how to u...

Client Interview from 2023-05-30T09:32:54

Here is an interview with a client I have been working with over the last two years. It includes a section on what the issue was and what this clint had tried. It also includes what was challeng...

My new book - Inner Discipling from 2023-03-15T08:21:05

In this excerpt we are entering the main idea of the book and its method. Inner Discipling is the idea of taking Jesus' work with the Disciples and reproducing this teaching internally. 

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My new book - working with your parts from 2023-02-13T09:15:30

So here we are at the heart of this approach! It is at this stage that we begin the real journey! I am reading from another section of the book and offer an exercise that I often use with my cli...

My new book - Your relationship with yourself from 2023-01-20T05:00:21

In this section I am reading from the last part of the book before we get into the main method. So there is a lot of emphasis on the relationship with yourself. Unless we get the relationship wi...

My New Book - The medical Model from 2023-01-12T06:41:22

In this section of the book, I am looking at the contrast between how the medical model defimes us, and who the Bible says we are. You may be shocked to find, not only how much of your thinking ...

My New Book - The Prodigal from 2022-12-30T09:00:24

In this third session, I am reading from the main body of the book which covers the dysfunctional pattern that I see every day in my work. The same pattern that Jesus was talking about in Luke 1...

My New Book - Healing from 2022-11-29T10:24:56

Here is the second episode in the series 'My New Book' which gives me an opportunity to introduce the book as well as speak to some of the ideas covered by the content.

In this eposode we...

My new book - Intro from 2022-11-28T11:47:55

In this new series I am reading from a copy of my new book. The working title is 'I'm a Christian, so why am i still...'. I want you to add your own ending to this title. If there are still thin...

Consciousness and the observer position from 2022-08-22T09:44:33

I've written a post on this but thought that some would prefer the audio! So here is a podcast based on some of the findings of neuroscientists recently. Namely that your consciouseness could no...

Awareness Acceptance Action - Our main method revisited from 2022-08-10T10:28:29

There are other episodes which offer a more basic description of this method but, in revisiting the idea I am taking a deeper dive into the ideas around this method and what makes it so effectiv...

My interview with Dave A from 2022-04-03T14:19:23

In this episode I interview Dave A who has been using the A2R method for about a year now. We look at this background and upbringing as well as the things he tried before discovering the A2R app...

My interview with Kate Russell from 2022-03-12T10:18:24

In this episode I am in conversation with author, actor and long time recovered person Kate Russell! We cover a lot of ground and I always enjoy talking to someone who has managed to develop and...

Elements of Self from 2021-12-27T10:34:03

In this session I will go into more depth about why we all have a core self, how we all have parts, when they show up, what are the components and resources of the self and the difference betwee...

Reverse addiction - The effects of dysfunction in the family from 2021-08-23T09:36

Session One of a six part series on the role reverse addiction plays in the addictie cycle. Defining the systemic perspective. Moving on from the medical model. Looking at things from a relation...

The Observer Position - Session Three from 2021-04-27T10:01:32

here is the final session on the observer position. Here we cover the practice and some of the things to look out for.

The Observer Position - Session Two from 2021-04-27T10:00:18

This is the second in a short series on the observer position. Here we cover more of the basics.

The Observer Position - Session One from 2021-04-27T09:59:08

In order to practice this method you will need a clear understanding of the observer position. This is the first in a short series of three that will offer you this understanding.

Self Management - Session Five from 2021-04-02T04:33:43

The final session in this series looks at the idea of the 'exiled part'. This will elp you to understand why cerrtain things have always seemed very difficult or impossible for you. Whilst other...

Self Management - Session Four from 2021-03-29T08:58:17

In this session we look at the idea of polarised parts. Thiese parts are constructed to 'balance out' your extreme parts. They are often critical and judgemental. we also look at the 'observer p...

Self management - Session Three from 2021-03-27T10:47:59

In this session we look at how to work with your older parts. Focussing on the 'teenager' as our subject we look at the reason why our parts are different ages as well as the age appropriate met...

Self management - Session Two from 2021-03-25T09:56:27

This is the second in a five part series on self management. This session is all about knowing the age of your part and how to work with very young parts.

Self management - Session One from 2021-03-22T14:34:21

This is the first in a highly requested series on self management, by which we mean of course managing our 'core' or 'true' selves. In this first session we will cover the basics and set out our...

Reverse addict 2 - Understanding co-dependence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here is the second in the series about what is generally known as co-dependence. I call it 'reverse addiction' because so many things are reversed but similar to regular addiction. Hope you get a l...

Stage Four - First Floor - Introduction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Well here we are at the final stage. This short message sets up the last stage and what it will include.

The Family Car Part three - Working with your parts from 2020-05-24T15:45:49

Here we have part three in this series on the family car. We are now going to look at getting to work with the parts and taking the observer position. In this episode I offer you some do's and d...

A2R Method - The Family Car Part Two from 2020-04-30T06:15:41

Here is the second part of the Family Car. It follows on by helping you to understand the method and why it is so effective. This method will help you to be more harmonious in yourself rather th...

A2R Method - The Family Car from 2020-04-30T05:52:49

Here is the first of a two part message on one of the most important methods I use. I call it the Family car. It will help you make a start on creating inner harmony as oppose to inner conflict ...

A2R Method - The MOT from 2020-04-20T06:16:40

We all know about the idea of an MOT right? This is when our cars need to be checked for road worthiness! I use this idea for what I call the Moment Of Temptation. This method will help you deal...

A2R Method - Awareness Acceptance Action - from 2020-04-16T14:12:42

Here is another in the series on Method. It covers one of the fundamental growth methods which I call 'say AAA' or awareness acceptance and action. If you are in early recovery and want a refres...

A2R Method - The Code from 2020-04-15T07:50:51

Here is the fourth in this short series about method. If you are in early recovery and especially if you are in lock down at the moment you will probably be feeling the pressure around your rela...

A2R Method - The Captain from 2020-04-13T06:13:26

The third in this short series about method. I call this one the Captain and, like the others, it's deceptively simple. If you are in early recovery you will be looking for ways of maintaining a...

A2R Method - The Baby from 2020-04-11T06:09:16

The second in this short series of messages on method. This one helps you to assess and manage your recovery in real time. Using this metaphor helps you to prioritise your recovery and develop m...

A2R Method - The Scales from 2020-04-09T05:56:46

Here is the first in a short series on methods I employ for people in early recovery. The scales is another simple but powerful exercise that helps to solidify improvements which will help you t...

Corona Virus - advice for people in early recovery from 2020-03-31T03:46:22

I have had a few thoughts I want to share with you about how the guidelines for Coronavirus are affecting you. Especially if you are in early recovery.

Pop that balloon! from 2019-04-03T10:03:55

Here is a post regarding what to do when you are really feeling the pressure! Here is one of the best techniques for getting through that difficult moment.

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The reverse Addict - Understanding co-dependence - Episode 1 from 2018-08-01T11:51:36

Are you suffering in your relationship and your relationship choices? Do you struggle to say no to people? Do you find youraself unable to get away from the most needy and draining people? Even at ...

Building Recovery - Stage Four First Floor - Session Three The challenge of authenticity from 2017-06-17T17:32:39

In this final session we look at one of the biggest chalenges of building an authentic recovery, being authentic! In the past we had a lifestyle based on appearances, it is essential that our recov...

Building Recovery - Stage Four First Floor - Session Two What are the new challenges? from 2017-06-17T17:28:56

At this stage it is important that we develop a practice of keeping up with the new challenges that present themselves at every new level. This session invites you to ask yourself what they are for...

Building Recovery - Stage Four First Floor - Session One What are my aims? from 2017-06-17T17:26:33

As we move into our future we need to be as clear as possible what our aims are. This serves a dual purpose as the advantage of clarity and the continual check that you are building something that ...

The Alternative to Rehab Recovery Service from 2017-06-06T17:31:36

Here is a short video introducing the A2R Recovery Service. It will give you a chance to see and hear the person you will be working with in your recovery treatment. Dave has been totally committed...

Building Recovery - Stage Three Ground Floor - Session Five Which rooms am I neglecting? from 2017-06-06T08:56:47

This is the final session on this floor and it invites you to think about your plan and helps you to develop a method which includes checking in with your plan to make sure that you are still keepi...

Building Recovery - Stage Three Ground Floor - Session Four Looking out of the ground floor windows? from 2017-06-06T08:54:08

Here is the fourth in this stage 'Ground floor'. This session invites you to think about how you see things from the perspective of 'normal living' and the challenges of developing this as part of ...