Freedom from Alcohol
Your Path to Reduction or Sobriety
Category: Habits
Course Overview
This course embraces a multiple pathways approach, recognizing that both harm reduction and complete abstinence are valid goals. The program integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with guided hypnosis sessions, creating a comprehensive support system for sustainable change.
Important: Alcohol withdrawal can be medically dangerous. If you're physically dependent on alcohol, please consult a healthcare provider before reducing consumption. This course is for educational purposes and supports your journey but does not replace medical advice.
Course Philosophy
Users choose their own goals and pace, supported by interactive workbooks, daily journaling, and deeply relaxing hypnosis audio. Whether you want to moderate your drinking or achieve complete sobriety, this course meets you where you are.
Methodology
Primary Framework: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — the most widely studied and empirically supported treatment for alcohol use disorder. Integrated with:
- Motivational Enhancement: Building intrinsic motivation and commitment to change
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention: Urge surfing, acceptance, present-moment awareness
- Harm Reduction Principles: Meeting people where they are, celebrating all positive change
- Neuroscience Education: Understanding brain changes, neuroplasticity, and recovery
Seven Target Areas
Based on Beck, Wright, Newman & Liese (1993):
External triggers and internal states
About alcohol, self-worth, coping
Depression/anxiety triggers
Alternative stress management
Challenging beliefs about alcohol
Building confidence to resist
Recognizing and riding out urges
Audio Sessions
Introduction and course guidance
Why you drink and what it costs
Creating conditions for success
Urge surfing techniques
Navigating triggers and temptation
Challenging drinking beliefs
Building alcohol-free habits
Building long-term resistance
Maintaining your gains
Self-compassion for slips
Vision for lasting freedom
CBT Workbooks
Track triggers, cravings, and progress
Getting started with clear goals
Core cognitive behavioral skills
Neuroscience of addiction
Advanced urge techniques
Identify and neutralize cues
Navigating drinking situations
Long-term recovery strategies
Building a fulfilling life
Professional help and support
Success Rate: Research shows approximately 85% of motivated individuals experience meaningful change with consistent effort using CBT-based approaches.