Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 162 - A Recovery Roadmap: Navigating Addiction with Family Support Strategies.
Ep 162 - A Recovery Roadmap: Navigating Addiction with Family Support Strategies.
Ep 162 - A Recovery Roadmap: Navigating Addiction with Family Support Strategies.
Sunday 5th January 2025
Mallory Henry shares her family's journey through addiction, highlighting the importance of boundaries and honest conversations for recovery.
35 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Honest
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Author:
Margaret Swift Thompson
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Creating Safe Boundaries: A Family’s Journey Through Addiction
Episode Overview
- Setting clear boundaries is crucial for family safety.
- Honest conversations can help children understand addiction.
- Boundaries need to evolve over time.
- Educating children about brain development is important.
- Support systems are vital for family recovery.
Doing your own work is incredibly hard... but the outcome on the other side has been far worth it for me
Families grappling with addiction will find solace and practical advice in this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Margaret Swift Thompson, with her extensive experience as a Hazelden Betty Ford counsellor, hosts Mallory Henry, who shares her journey of setting boundaries and creating a safe environment for her children amidst the challenges of addiction. Mallory's insights from her work at the Caron Foundation highlight the significance of honest family conversations and the evolving nature of boundaries over time.
Her personal anecdotes about managing these boundaries with her siblings and in-laws offer a relatable and hopeful perspective for listeners dealing with similar situations. The episode also touches on the genetic implications of addiction and the importance of educating children about brain development and coping mechanisms for uncomfortable feelings. Mallory’s passion for supporting the family system and her dedication to her work at Caron shine through, making this episode both informative and inspiring.
If you're looking for strategies to support a loved one with addiction while maintaining your family's well-being, this episode is a must-listen.