Healing Families: Kevin Petersen and Sarah Zubrin on Addiction Recovery
You have to heal your wound first before you can help somebody else. And even if I'm wrong and you're wrong, it's not going to hurt if they do the work too, if they really want their son or daughter or loved one to get sober and they do the work for nothing.
Ever wondered how family dynamics can shape addiction and recovery? In this episode of Mile High Recovery Chat, Brice Hancock dives deep with Kevin Petersen from The Chronic Hope Institute and Sarah Zubrin, Chief Clinical Officer at Mile High Continuing Care. Kevin, an expert in family therapy, opens up about his tumultuous upbringing and journey through addiction, shedding light on the chaos that often fuels substance abuse.
He shares his hard-earned wisdom on how family therapy can be a game-changer in recovery. Sarah adds her perspective on the systemic changes needed in addiction treatment and the importance of support groups like Al-Anon. Together, they emphasize the need to heal personal wounds before helping others, offering practical advice and heartfelt stories that resonate with anyone touched by addiction. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to understand the intricate web of family, trauma, and recovery.