Beverly Buncher: Empowering Families with the BALM® Program
This is about being aware, learning how to set boundaries, how to use leverage, so that you can be sure that if your loved one wants something, you're using leverage.
Imagine having the tools to truly support a loved one struggling with addiction. In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', host Tony Lagreca sits down with Beverly Buncher, the visionary behind the BALM® Institutes for Family Recovery Coach Training and Family Recovery Education. Beverly opens up about her personal recovery journey and how it inspired the creation of the BALM® Program.
This program is all about giving families practical tools and emotional support to help their loved ones make better choices and avoid manipulation. With a focus on mindfulness, self-assessment, and setting boundaries, the BALM® Program teaches families how to be a 'loving mirror'. Beverly also touches on the importance of unconditional love and the unique challenges posed by the opioid epidemic and the isolation of the pandemic.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone touched by addiction, offering hope and actionable advice for family recovery.