Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen
92. How Can I Support Friends and Family In Addiction While Respecting Boundaries?
92. How Can I Support Friends and Family In Addiction While Respecting Boundaries?
92. How Can I Support Friends and Family In Addiction While Respecting Boundaries?
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Learn how to support friends and family in addiction while respecting boundaries. Gain practical advice and insights from Tommy Rosen and guest Ellen.
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Tommy Rosen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Understand the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries.
- Learn how to inspire change through positive engagement.
- Recognise the difference between helping and enabling.
- Discover the role of self-care for those supporting addicts.
- Gain practical advice on navigating family dynamics in addiction.
Far and away, the most incredible thing you can do for anybody is enjoy your life and invite them into it without attachment.
In this episode of In The Circle, Tommy Rosen is joined by Ellen to tackle a significant question: How can you support friends and family struggling with addiction while respecting boundaries? This conversation dives deep into the complexities of family dynamics when addiction is involved. Ellen shares her heartfelt desire to help her loved ones, but struggles with the fine line between support and enabling.
Tommy offers practical advice on maintaining healthy boundaries and emphasises the importance of self-care for those supporting addicts. He also discusses the role of activities and positive engagement in inspiring change, rather than direct confrontation or unsolicited advice. Through personal anecdotes and reflective questions, Tommy helps listeners understand the delicate balance needed to be supportive without losing oneself in the process.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with addiction in their family or friend circle, offering hope and practical steps to navigate these challenging relationships. So, are you ready to find that balance between helping and enabling? Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies.