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Awaken Hope with Eric Fisher on Strategies for Dealing with Lifes Challenges
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- Brushwood Media Network
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- 1737
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Summary
Addiction has been given various explanations - some regard it as a choice, a habit, a disease, a moral failure, brought on by traumatic experiences, or a combination. The Martial Art of Recovery offers a unique metaphorical approach to treating addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Techniques and concepts from American Kenpo, a martial arts style, intersect holistically with mental health and addiction treatment. Striking self-sabotage begins with a single move. The following is a summary of the book’s contents: Canadian transplant. Southern US born. Eric Fisher is a Canadian Certified Counsellor residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Tennessee, he has over 15 years of experience working outpatient and inpatient treatment settings in the US and Canada. He has two books published at this time: The Martial Art of Recovery: Self-Mastery Practices to Subdue Addiction and Achieve Mental Wellness , and Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt . Eric is a master practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are evidence-based treatments for trauma. Eric's private practice, Recovery Arts Counselling, serves individuals, couples, and families both locally and remotely. He also serves as an associate for local clinics in the surrounding area. In the past, Eric has supervised master's-level graduate students and counsellors early in their careers. He has won multiple awards for screenwriting: "The Departure" - official finalist in biographical/historical genre - 2014 Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest. "Only 16 Miles" - Finalist - 2014 Horror Screenplay Contest. Universal Escapade (Finalist - Top 25) – We Screenplay International Screenplay Competiti…