Get Real About Addiction Online Group
Hello, I'm JF Benoist
Bestselling Author of Addicted to the Monkey Mind, and Avive la Vie, with over 20 Years of Expertise in Mental Health.
The Road That Led to Addiction
- Taught to Correct Ourselves
We are conditioned to constantly correct ourselves to be “better” people, leaving us in constant emotional turmoil and shame.
- Disconnection from Feelings
Due to unattended stress and pressure, we learned to disconnect from our feelings.
- Logical Correction Fails
Later in life, we use logical correction to solve our emotional experiences—it doesn’t work, and we even fear our emotions.
Rewire Body, Mind, AND Habits
We can’t change our conditioned minds by ignoring our feelings and using our analytical thoughts.
What Makes the Difference?
Research shows that cognitive ability diminishes during fight-or-flight reactions. When we get triggered into impulsive actions, the “reasoning” part of the brain shuts down. This simply means that we cannot solve our addictive behaviors with logic alone.
This is where a skill-based program comes into play. If we want anything to change, we must address the issue at the nervous system level. Learning tools to navigate your fight-or-flight responses is what makes the difference.
Your Guide
Apply JF’s EET (Experiential Engagement Therapy) Skills
- Listen to our bodies and catch ourselves before it’s too late.
- Create new neural pathways and bypass old self-sabotaging ways of thinking.
- Liberate and relieve the nervous system so that addictive urges simply dissipate.
Online Group - Finally, Create Long-Term Change
Learn Experientially
Most people spend so much time attempting to learn cognitively, and it doesn’t work—you can’t learn to ride a bicycle with explanations. The same is true for your addictive patterns.
Once we shift to learning experientially and create a sense of security within the nervous system, we can finally release the urges to abuse drugs and alcohol.
Takeaways
- Gain emotional attunement skills
- Change thought patterns that lead to addictive behaviors
- Identify and break False Belonging Habits
- Foster genuine self-acceptance
- Navigate shame and stress and increase happiness
Your Guide and Mentor
JF Benoist is a celebrated author and speaker with over twenty years of experience in counseling on mental health, addiction, and relationships. After running an addiction treatment center for 12 years, he identified the lack of connection and sense of belonging as critical to happiness and mental health. This insight led him to create Experiential Engagement Therapy™.
He authored the bestselling self-help book, “Addicted to the Monkey Mind,” which has sold over 45,000 copies and is set to release “Avive la Vie: An Adventure in Belonging” in 2024. JF has led diverse workshops and spoken at major conferences, including the 2022 NAADAC. He shares his expertise through continuing education workshops, podcasts, and contributions to sites like Parade and Mic.
JF specializes in helping people quiet their negative inner voices and develop a transformative mindset for lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost and duration of the online group?
- Duration: 12-week series, with each session lasting two hours.
Cost: $795
How can I register?
Secure your spot in JF’s online group. We start a group once we have 12 participants to ensure a cohesive and supportive environment. Once registered, you’ll receive priority information about the starting date and time.
Are there any requirements to attend?
Yes, you must be sober for at least 30 days.
Who is this group for?
This group is for individuals eager to overcome addictive and self-defeating habits that hinder their self-connection and relationships. Participants come from various backgrounds but share a common goal of overcoming addiction.
What other issues does this group address?
In addition to addiction, we tackle relationship conflicts, career dilemmas, financial stress, directionlessness, anxiety, depressive thoughts, and the pursuit of happiness. We manage these issues more effectively by tuning into our minds and emotions.
What if I Struggle with Finding My True Essence, Connection, and Belonging?
Many of us yearn for deeper connections and to feel valued and courageous. The Online Group is designed to help you achieve this through a secure and nurturing environment that facilitates restoring your nervous system, emotional attunement, and relationships, allowing you to rediscover your true self and a sense of belonging.
What about my stress and anxiety?
Stress and anxiety are core components of addiction. JF teaches methods to address and learn from bodily tension, altering deep-seated patterns that fuel anxiety.
What if I feel apprehensive about attending?
Feeling hesitant is normal. Our environment prioritizes emotional safety and consensual interaction, allowing you to engage at your own comfort level.
What will I learn?
Grounded in EET (Experiential Engagement Therapy), you will become aware of and shed false belonging habits and self-corrective behaviors driving addiction. You will gain practical skills to reclaim your inherent courage, resilience, love, and value, restoring harmony in your relationships and work-life balance.
What if I’m an introvert?
We respect your personal pace and style. The group environment empowers each participant to express themselves uniquely.
How do I manage initial fears?
Commitment is key. By committing to the process, you prepare to navigate and overcome challenges. We encourage discussing concerns beforehand to ensure you can fully engage and trust the group’s learning process.
What happens after the online group series?
After the series, participants are invited to join a weekend workshop to deepen their learning and master the skills acquired in the online group.
Sign Up - Get Real About Addiction Online Workshop
Sign Up - Get Real About Addiction Online Workshop
Join us for this transformative ONLINE GROUP 12-WEEK SERIES. Understand that resolving addiction and life’s issues begins with reconnecting with the incredible person you already are. By participating, you will overcome the mindset that perpetuates addiction and relationship hurdles. REGISTER NOW