Alcohol Action Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland
An insight into the trauma and complex impact of living with parental problem alcohol use. Part I
An insight into the trauma and complex impact of living with parental problem alcohol use. Part I
An insight into the trauma and complex impact of living with parental problem alcohol use. Part I
Monday 11th October 2021
Marion Rackard and Dr. Stephanie Brown explore the psychological impact of growing up with alcoholic parents in this insightful episode of 'The Alcohol File'.
41 minutes
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Get the buttons here!Living with Parental Alcoholism: Unpacking the Psychological Impact
We needed someone to allow me to recognize my alcoholism. It's the bridge, the bridge between those disciplines and the trauma that also has been recognized greatly in the last years.
Imagine growing up in a home where alcohol casts a long shadow over every aspect of life. In this episode of 'The Alcohol File', Marion Rackard, co-founder of Silent Voices, sits down with Dr. Stephanie Brown, a licensed psychologist and author, to explore the deep psychological scars left by parental alcohol misuse. They dive into the unique challenges faced by adult children of alcoholics, from the struggle to seek help to the importance of long-term therapy. Dr.
Brown also shares her personal journey, offering a poignant look at how her own experiences shaped her career in addiction therapy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by parental alcohol issues or working in the field of addiction therapy. It sheds light on adverse childhood experiences, the evolution of addiction treatment, and the vital role of recognizing and addressing interpersonal trauma.