Allies in Recovery

Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction

Allies in Recovery

  • How Do You Handle Anger?

How Do You Handle Anger?

Friday 13th October 2023

Learn how to manage anger and foster compassionate communication in families dealing with addiction. Hosts Laurie McDougall and Kayla Solomon share practical tips.
26 minutes
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Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Handling Anger: Compassionate Communication in Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Understanding the impact of anger in family communication during addiction recovery
  • Embracing a non-confrontational and engaging communication strategy
  • Personal experiences and insights shared by hosts Laurie and Kayla
  • Practical tips for managing emotions and promoting compassionate communication
  • Fostering a supportive and understanding approach to addiction recovery within families
Your job is to really calm your system down so that you can engage in a way that has a potential positive impact. If nothing else, you feel good about what you just did.
Ever felt like anger is taking over your conversations with a loved one struggling with addiction? In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Laurie McDougall and Kayla Solomon tackle this very issue. They discuss how emotions, especially anger, can influence our interactions and offer strategies to handle these feelings more constructively. Laurie and Kayla emphasize the importance of recognizing and naming your emotions before they escalate into reactive discussions.
They suggest taking a pause, checking in with your feelings, and approaching conversations without taking things personally. This episode is packed with practical tips on how to communicate without confrontation or accusations, aiming instead for an engaging and positive dialogue. Laurie and Kayla share their own experiences and offer advice that can help create lasting change in family dynamics.
Whether you're dealing with the immediate chaos of addiction or the ongoing journey of recovery, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate these challenging waters with compassion and understanding.
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