Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Family Roles In Addiction: Advice For Recovering From A Family Disease
Family Roles In Addiction: Advice For Recovering From A Family Disease
Family Roles In Addiction: Advice For Recovering From A Family Disease
Tuesday 18th June 2024
Discover how addiction impacts families and learn practical steps for healing together in this insightful episode of Positive Recovery MD.
29 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Hopeful
Honest
About this podcast
Author:
Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
106 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Family Dynamics in Addiction: Healing Together
Episode Overview
- Addiction affects the entire family, not just the individual.
- Setting boundaries is crucial to avoid enabling behaviours.
- Education and support for families are essential for effective recovery.
- Family involvement can significantly improve recovery outcomes.
- Professional guidance helps navigate the complexities of family dynamics in addiction.
If I can just control it, then I can figure out a way for it to go away. And it doesn’t work like that
Addiction doesn't just affect the person struggling with it; it impacts the entire family. In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, hosts Julie Dunelpha and Colleen Hargrove take over from Dr. Jason Powers to focus on the family dynamics in addiction. Both hosts share their extensive experience working in addiction recovery and offer valuable insights into how families can heal together.
Colleen, a licensed chemical dependency counsellor, and Julie, President of Positive Recovery Centers, discuss how addiction ripples through every relationship, leaving no family member unscathed. They highlight the importance of setting boundaries and distinguishing between enabling and supporting a loved one. Through personal anecdotes and professional experiences, they illustrate the emotional rollercoaster families endure and provide practical advice on navigating these challenges.
The episode underscores the necessity of family involvement in the recovery process and offers various resources for education and support. If you’re grappling with how to support a loved one without enabling their addiction, this episode is a must-listen. It’s packed with compassionate advice, real-life examples, and actionable steps to help families move from turmoil to healing.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of addiction as a family disease and learn how to support your loved one while taking care of yourself.