Opticovery is a reflection on achieving optimal recovery in our lives. Learn tools and strategies to reclaim your life from addiction, rage, low self esteem or anxiety that is robbing you of your chance at a rich and fulfilling life. The program is hosted by Tom Mays, a retired counselor, recovery educator and coach.
In this episode, we explore how dysfunctions in a family can lead to lifelong trauma and other behavioral issues that may lead to addiction.
5 May 2023
Confronting Anger: How to Address Conflict in a Peaceful and Healthy Manner to Improve Relationships and Lives
In this final installment on anger management, we discuss peaceful and non-threatening ways to confront anger and conflict, and to use the "I" voice to address issues that stand in the way of loving relationships and happy and healthy lives.
19 Nov 2021
Anger Control: Taking a Healthy Time Out
In this episode, learn valuable anger control techniques, such as Time Out, Exercise and Mindfulness.
10 Nov 2021
Anger and Addiction: How Drugs and Alcohol Impact Response to Conflict
In this episode, we focus on how trauma and substance abuse can significantly impact our ability to control our anger and regulate our emotions.
11 Jun 2021
Tripping Over the Triggers of Addiction
In this episode, we talk about the formation of triggers and how they get embedded in our brain, guiding us on our path to drug and alcohol addiction. We'll also explore trigger reduction and replacement of unhealthy choices with more healthy alternatives that make for a stronger recovery.
3 Jun 2021
Mindfulness - Reclaiming Peace and Positivity in Your Life
Learn the benefits of Mindfulness, a practice of living in the moment, of letting go and of reclaiming the positivity and peacefulness in our lives.
3 Jun 2021
The Process of Recovery
Recovery is a process and is not some event that we can just check-off on our To Do List. As addiction takes years to develop, recovery from that drug abuse can take time. But the journey to a new you is well worth it.
11 May 2021
Welcome to Opticovery!
Opticovery is a reflection on achieving optimum recovery in our lives. Learn tools and strategies to reclaim your life from addiction, rage, low self esteem or anxiety that is robbing you of your chance at a rich and fulfilling future. Host Tom Mays is a retired drug and alcohol counselor with experience in residential, outpatient and methdone centers.
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