Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
237 - SYDNEY GRAHAM
237 - SYDNEY GRAHAM
237 - SYDNEY GRAHAM
Sunday 28th April 2024
Join Chuck LaFlange and Sydney Graham as they discuss family roles in addiction recovery and the importance of compassion and evidence-based support.
65 minutes
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Author:
Chuck LaFlange
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Sydney Graham: Advocating for Families in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Respect and understanding are crucial in supporting individuals with addiction and mental health challenges
- FAR Canada provides evidence-based skills and safe spaces for families to navigate recovery
- Advocacy work focuses on breaking down stigmas and building bridges for effective communication
- Challenges in healthcare systems highlight the need for comprehensive care and family involvement
- Empathy, compassion, and collaboration are key in promoting mental health awareness and supportive environments
You are not the addiction... You are not trying to hurt your family. You're trying to survive the day. They don't have the bandwidth to be worried about being respectful to you. We need to be tearing down the walls and building those bridges to allow them to come to us where it's safe.
What if the key to supporting a loved one through addiction lies in changing how we view and approach the problem? In this episode of the 'Ashes to Awesome Podcast', Chuck LaFlange sits down with Sydney Graham from FAR Canada. Sydney is not just an advocate; she’s a beacon of hope for families navigating the turbulent waters of addiction and mental health challenges.
Her work focuses on breaking down the stigma that often surrounds these issues, making it easier for families to find the support they need. Throughout their conversation, Chuck and Sydney discuss the importance of respect, understanding, and evidence-based skills in helping families create a compassionate environment for recovery. Sydney shares personal anecdotes and professional insights that highlight the transformative power of empathy and informed support.
Whether you’re dealing with addiction yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to understand more about this complex issue, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.