In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Jason Roop joins nationally recognized addiction psychologist Dr. Aaron Weiner to discuss how inner traits like resilience, authenticity, and emotional intelligence are reshaping the future of recovery. Together, they explore how the Trait-Based Model empowers individuals to transform suffering into leadership, redefine clinical outcomes, and build identity-based recovery communities. Around the 40-minute mark, Dr. Roop shares the powerful story of how the Tree of Traits came to him during deep meditation. That moment now serves as a cornerstone of the Trait-Based Model.
Lexington, KY
March 28th, 2023
Stand in the Gap Coalition
Tazewell, TN
Sept. 14th 2022
UNSHAME KY Webinar - October 2022
In this full-length GITT UP Podcast conversation, Jason shares the personal path from addiction and homelessness to research, leadership, and building strength-based systems that help people change their lives.
Perception Under Pressure and the Power to Activate Strength in Others
In Trait-Based Leadership, Dr. Jason Roop explores how perception shapes leadership under pressure and how people can learn to recognize, regulate, and activate the strengths already present in themselves and others.
The book connects behavioral science, lived experience, and practical leadership development. It is written for leaders, educators, clinicians, recovery professionals, and anyone interested in how identity and strengths influence human behavior.
For Trait-Based Model training, tools, and organizational implementation, visit StartFromStrength.org.
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