Show Notes
Dr. Sherif Darwish Abdalla is a consultant psychiatrist and addiction therapist. He is the Co-Founder of Recovery Egypt, one of the leading treatment and rehabilitation centres in North Africa.
He has publications in many international Journals, including the European Journal of Psychiatry. In this conversation, we explore:
— Dr Darwish’s radical approach to recovery and how it goes against many of the norms of mainstream psychiatry
— How Dr Darwish and his colleague built their recovery centre from scratch and his advice to others who are interested in undertaking similar projects
— Why community and connection need to be at the heart of a holistic recovery plan
And more.
Learn more about Recovery Egypt by going to: https://recoveryegypt.com.
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Dr. Sherif Darwish Abdalla is a consultant psychiatrist and addiction therapist from Egypt. His main area of focus in both work and research is addiction rehabilitation. He is a co-founder of the Recovery Centers for Addiction and Recovery, a prominent treatment and rehabilitation chain in Egypt. Dr. Darwish has published in many international journals, including the European Journal of Psychiatry. He will discuss the motivational challenges that therapists commonly face with their patients, and strategies for early identification and effective management.
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3 Books Dr Darwish Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:
— Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment - and How to Get Help That Works - Anne M Fletcher - https://amzn.to/45A1Xbg
— Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self-Deception - Abraham J Twerski - https://amzn.to/3M5dZT0
— Motivational Interviewing, Fourth Edition: Helping People Change and Grow - William R Miller - https://amzn.to/45vSodv
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