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'This month ARC’s #noshame campaign brings you our new video series: ‘Overcoming Shame’ At ARC Fitness we seek to change the conversation that surrounds addiction and challenge the existing stigma, shame, discrimination, and blame that can often stop someone from seeking the support that is available to them. These videos will provide you with simple, yet effective CBT based approaches to help you positively manage and deal with negative emotions that may prevent you from reaching your full potential. *********************** Watch them. Try them out. See what happens. *********************** #2 – Drop the Labels The labels we give ourselves are powerful. They are how we choose to identify ourselves and identity is about who we think we ARE at the very core. So when we use words like ‘alcoholic’ or ‘addict’ to describe ourselves, we are saying ‘this is who I am – it’s one of the most important things you need to know about me’. By using these kinds of labels, we reduce people down to a problem they are struggling with. It’s dehumanising and it creates shame. And remember, shame keeps us stuck and prevents us from seeking help. So how do we talk about addiction in a helpful and productive way? Drop the labels. If you have an unhealthy relationship with a substance, talk about it in those terms. That way you start to realise that it’s not YOU that is the problem, it’s your relationship with drugs or alcohol. There’s a big difference between thinking ‘I have a problem’ and thinking ‘I am a problem’. So remember, if you want to shed shame, drop the labels. ************************** Credits: Sarah Rutherford Neil Lawson Learning Pool L\'Orchestra Cinematique The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland https://www.cheeseandegg.art/ https://www.instagram.com/cheeseandegg/ https://twitter.com/cheeseandegg https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheeseandegg/ https://www.facebook.com/LOrchestraCinematique/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLuEtEE-MF7EYtGcN0Z6mDg https://twitter.com/LOrchestraCine https://www.instagram.com/lorchestracinematique/'See also:
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