Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS

Grace Through Recovery

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS

  • Control vs. Support vs. Enabling

Control vs. Support vs. Enabling

Monday 31st January 2022

Andrea Williams discusses control, support, and enabling in addiction recovery. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and communicate effectively with your loved one.
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Grace Through Recovery
Author:
Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Balancing Act: Navigating Control, Support, and Enabling in Addiction Recovery

Sometimes, the most compassionate thing I can do is to let others take responsibility for their behavior.
Andrea Williams takes on a crucial topic in this episode of 'Grace Through Recovery'. Ever found yourself wondering if your actions are truly helping your loved one struggling with addiction? Andrea dives into the often confusing distinctions between controlling, supporting, and enabling behaviors. She breaks down how actions like allowing substance use at home or constantly monitoring your loved one's activities can actually backfire, making life harder for everyone involved. But don’t worry, Andrea doesn’t leave you hanging.
She offers practical advice on setting healthy boundaries and improving communication to support your loved one without crossing the line into enabling. If you’re looking for ways to genuinely help your loved one while maintaining your own sanity, this episode is a must-listen.