A series of six short films on key issues by Recovery Coach, NLP practitioner & recoveree Beth Burgess. You can read Beth’s Recovery Story on this website, and find many more of Beth’s film clips on her YouTube channel.
What is Recovery from Addiction?: Beth Burgess
February 3, 2023 by
Recovery Coach Beth Burgess points out that a lot of people don’t realise that there is a difference between recovery from addiction and being clean and sober. She describes her experiences of when she first tried to get sober—it was horrible. Now she is in recovery, Beth doesn’t have those negative experiences, like intense cravings and obsessing about alcohol. She stresses that if you are to find recovery from addiction you need to change things, like your thinking patterns and outlook on life. Connecting to other recovering people is also very important. Beth introduces her book The Recovery Formula: An Addict’s Guide to Getting Clean and Sober Forever. 30 November 2012. [6’17”]
‘What to expect in early recovery’ by Veronica Valli
June 18, 2014 by
I like Veronica’s website. Here’s a recent blog.
‘The following is meant as a guide to support you in your early weeks of recovery from alcoholism. The first few days and weeks without alcohol can be frightening and confusing; you have, of course, put down your security blanket, your crutch, your way of coping with the world. It can be very challenging initially to go about your daily life without it.
The following are simple suggestions that when applied will greatly enhance your chances of a successful recovery; it’s the small things that can sometimes make the biggest difference.
Be good to yourself. Making the decision to ask for help is an act of courage and self-love. Don’t beat yourself up about the past. This will get sorted out in time.
‘4 Tips for Super Sobriety’ by Beth Burgess
April 29, 2014 by
Here are some real words of wisdom from Beth Burgess.
‘In the early days of recovery, hanging onto your sobriety is pretty much the main priority in your life. But in order to be sober and happy, you have to make an effort to grow as a person. Here are 4 elements that you can work on to ensure you have super-sobriety. Doing the following things will help you grow stronger and happier in your recovery.
Learn To Let Go
Addiction is an disease of stuckness. We get stuck in the cycle of using drink or drugs, and we also get stuck with our moods, grievances and resentments.
My Favourite Blogs: Beth Burgess – ‘What is Recovery from Addiction?’
February 15, 2014 by
I love this piece of film from Beth Burgess, a recovery coach with Smyls.
There’s a big difference between sobriety and recovery. Beth points out that many people give up trying to stop drinking after a few days because it feels too difficult. They don’t realise that these bad feelings don’t last if you make the journey to recovery.
Beth describes her first experience of sobriety – “It was horrible” – before she relapsed. Now she is in recovery, she doesn’t think about alcohol. She loves her life. How do you get to that stage?
Jim’s Recovery Minute
September 14, 2013 by
“I love life again, I have… I live in a great community, my kids are thriving, I am thriving. I get up every day just wanting to face the day… enjoy the day and all the opportunities it has.
And that’s sobriety, that’s life. And that’s me, so I’m just grateful to be able to give you this message.”
Beth Burgess: ‘What is Recovery from Addiction?’
June 10, 2013 by
I love this piece of film from Beth Burgess, a recovery coach with Smyls.
There’s a big difference between sobriety and recovery. Beth points out that many people give up trying to stop drinking after a few days because it feels too difficult. They don’t realise that these bad feelings don’t last if you make the journey to recovery.
