Taylor Taylor
Taylor Taylor
Empowering Families in Addiction: with Karen Perlmutter, LISW-CP
Empowering Families in Addiction: with Karen Perlmutter, LISW-CP
Empowering Families in Addiction: with Karen Perlmutter, LISW-CP
Thursday 23rd March 2023
Therapist Karen Perlmutter joins Taylor Taylor to discuss addiction's impact on families, offering advice on boundaries, communication, and community support.
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76 minutes
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Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Healing Families Affected by Addiction: Karen Perlmutter's Insights
I think that what ends up happening is addiction becomes the center of our universe when it's in our life, and it's all that we can see.
Imagine navigating the choppy waters of addiction while trying to keep your family afloat. In this episode of 'A Higher Way With Tay', Taylor Taylor sits down with Karen Perlmutter, a seasoned therapist specializing in substance abuse. With over a decade of experience, Karen has crafted a unique 10-week course called 'Empowering Families' that aims to support families grappling with addiction.
The conversation dives into the nitty-gritty of what it means to live with addiction in the family and how to foster an environment where healing can begin. Taylor and Karen don't shy away from tough topics like enabling behaviors, setting boundaries, and effective communication. They offer practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone who has been touched by addiction.
Karen emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment and self-preservation, sharing her belief that 'addiction becomes the center of our universe when it's in our life, and it's all that we can see'. But there is hope. By prioritizing self-care and seeking community support, families can find their way back to stability and happiness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complex dynamics of addiction and how to support loved ones through it.