Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
Common Mistakes Families Make in Recovery Pt. 1
Common Mistakes Families Make in Recovery Pt. 1
Common Mistakes Families Make in Recovery Pt. 1
Monday 20th December 2021
Andrea Williams shares common family mistakes in addiction recovery and strategies for healthier support in this insightful episode.
16 minutes
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Healing
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Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Family Pitfalls in Recovery: Part 1 with Andrea Williams
Those groups, those sessions, you know-step support meetings like Al-Anon, those are for you, those are for the family member, because you've been impacted by this disease, regardless of if your loved one gets sober, stays sober, keeps using, or even if they're no longer in your life.
Andrea Williams opens up about the often overlooked missteps families make during their loved ones' recovery journey. In this episode, she shares insights from her experience leading a family recovery group, shedding light on how well-meaning actions can sometimes hinder rather than help. Have you ever thought you were being supportive but later realized it might not have been the best approach?
Andrea explains how negotiating with addiction and trying to control behavior can backfire, as addiction doesn't play by rational rules. She also touches on the issue of over-involvement, like attending meetings with the addicted person or meddling in treatment plans, which can be counterproductive. Andrea emphasizes that recovery is a family affair, and everyone involved needs support and healing.
She highlights the value of family support groups such as Al-Anon, which offer a space for loved ones to process their own trauma and grief, regardless of whether the addicted person gets sober. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to foster healthier behaviors and bring more serenity into their lives while supporting a loved one through recovery.