Kevin Petersen
Kevin Petersen
Guest Episode 7: Mile High Magazine with Melissa Moore
Guest Episode 7: Mile High Magazine with Melissa Moore
Guest Episode 7: Mile High Magazine with Melissa Moore
Saturday 14th October 2023
Join Kevin Peterson and Melissa Moore as they explore family dynamics in addiction, emphasizing boundaries and collective support for recovery.
15 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
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Author:
Kevin Petersen
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Kevin Peterson shares his journey from addiction to becoming a mental health professional, offering a unique perspective on family dynamics in addiction.
- He emphasizes the challenges of accommodating the addict's chaos and crisis within the family, often leading to roles beyond individuals' years.
- Peterson advocates for setting clear boundaries and taking a proactive stance in supporting individuals struggling with addiction.
- Recognizing the profound impact of a healthy family system on an individual's recovery, he highlights the need for families to seek help collectively.
- Sharing personal and professional insights, Peterson encourages a holistic approach to healing, addressing underlying issues and seeking support as a family.
Healthy families come from healthy individuals. Healthy individuals work on their stuff. Everybody has stuff.
Kevin Peterson knows firsthand the turmoil addiction can bring to a family. Growing up in an environment where substance abuse was the norm, Kevin's life journey led him from his own struggles with addiction to becoming a respected mental health professional. In this episode, Kevin sits down with Melissa Moore on the Mile High Magazine podcast to discuss the often chaotic and complex family dynamics that come with addiction.
He sheds light on how families can become entangled in the addict's world, often taking on roles and responsibilities beyond their years. Kevin's candid conversation emphasizes the importance of setting clear boundaries and adopting a proactive approach to support those battling addiction. He advocates for families to seek help together, stressing that a healthy family system is crucial for an individual's recovery.
Drawing from both his personal experiences and professional expertise, Kevin shares invaluable advice on addressing underlying issues and seeking collective support. His compassionate and straightforward approach offers a beacon of hope for families navigating the choppy waters of addiction.