Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
388 - 5 Essential Steps to Help Your Loved One Overcome Addiction and Alcoholism
388 - 5 Essential Steps to Help Your Loved One Overcome Addiction and Alcoholism
388 - 5 Essential Steps to Help Your Loved One Overcome Addiction and Alcoholism
Sunday 16th June 2024
Tom Conrad shares five crucial steps to support a loved one struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Learn practical advice and personal stories.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Episode Overview
- Educate yourself about addiction to approach your loved one with empathy.
- Initiate open conversations without judgment when they are sober.
- Offer support by accompanying them to therapy or support groups.
- Set and maintain healthy boundaries to protect yourself and your relationship.
- Research treatment options and have a plan ready for when they agree to seek help.
Educate yourself about addiction, its causes, and available treatments. Understanding the nature of addiction can help you approach your loved one with empathy.
In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom Conrad, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, shares five essential steps to help your loved one overcome addiction and alcoholism. Tom is joined by Destiny and Dr. T, who bring their own experiences and expertise to the table. They start by discussing the importance of educating yourself about addiction. Understanding the nature of addiction can help you approach your loved one with empathy and provide better support.
Tom highlights the need for open conversations, stressing the importance of approaching your loved one with care and without judgment. They discuss how emotionally charged conversations often go haywire and why it's crucial to have these talks when your loved one is sober and willing to listen. The team also emphasises offering support and encouragement. Letting your loved one know you're there for them can make a significant difference.
They suggest accompanying them to therapy sessions or support groups and reassuring them that seeking help is a sign of strength. Setting boundaries is another critical point discussed. Establishing healthy boundaries protects both you and your relationship with your loved one. They stress the importance of sticking to these boundaries consistently to avoid enabling the addiction. Finally, they explore treatment options, urging listeners to research different therapies, support groups, and rehabilitation programmes.
Having a plan in place ensures that when your loved one agrees to seek help, you can act quickly. The episode is packed with practical advice and personal anecdotes that make it both informative and relatable. If you're struggling to help a loved one with addiction, this episode offers valuable guidance and support. Tune in to hear Tom, Destiny, and Dr. T break down these essential steps and share their own stories of recovery.
Their insights could be the key to helping your loved one start their journey towards sobriety.