This episode was first aired in June 2024.

Dr Patrick Pheasant is an addiction and trauma therapist who incorporates drama and role play into his practice, working with clients to recover from trauma via its manifestation in the mind and body. As well as his private practice, Patrick engages with addiction through his facilitation of two SMART Recovery groups focusing on the additional challenges faced by people in the LGBTIQ+ community. SMART Recovery is a group approach to dealing with addictive behaviours through the techniques of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. There are no fees for participation.  

If you're concerned about your own problematic behaviour or the problematic behaviour of a relative or friend and would like to find out more about SMART Recovery you can contact them at smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au(link is external) or call them on (02) 9373 5100.

To contact Patrick go to patrickpheasant.com.au

Show your support by donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate

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