Normalizing Recovery
Normalizing Recovery
Recovery Lab Special Episode featuring Brynn Knox and Laurie MacDougall. Episode #61
Recovery Lab Special Episode featuring Brynn Knox and Laurie MacDougall. Episode #61
Recovery Lab Special Episode featuring Brynn Knox and Laurie MacDougall. Episode #61
Friday 17th November 2023
Laurie MacDougall discusses her son's addiction and the CRAFT Program's impact on family support in 'Recovery Lab' Episode 61.
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Episode Overview
- Laurie MacDougall shares her transformative journey as a mother navigating her son's substance use disorder
- The episode delves into the evidence-based methodology of the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Program offered by Allies in Recovery
- Laurie's experience highlights the importance of understanding, compassion, and support for families impacted by addiction
- The psychoeducational support group by Allies in Recovery offers hope and crisis toolkit to help families create individualized plans
- The episode sheds light on the challenges faced by families and the stigma associated with substance use disorder
I need to meet him where he's at and stop trying to force him to do what I think he should do. There's a lot more to it because there's a lot of interactive skills, like rewarding positive behavior. When you've got someone with addiction, all you do is focus on what they're doing wrong. Craft gave me the skills to change my approach and start listening, not to respond but to get quiet. It's a fundamental shift in how we listen, and it's been transformative for me.
Ever wondered how families cope when a loved one struggles with addiction? In this heartfelt episode of 'Recovery Lab', hosts Brynn Rogel Knox and Daniel Anderson sit down with Laurie MacDougall, a former math teacher from Dartmouth, MA, who has turned her personal battles into a mission to help others. Laurie’s story is one of resilience and dedication.
She talks about her son's substance use disorder and the crucial role that the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Program played in their lives. CRAFT is an evidence-based approach that equips families with tools to support their loved ones through recovery while maintaining their own well-being. Laurie’s passion for helping others is evident as she shares how she now leads a psychoeducational support group, offering online meetings, training in the CRAFT methodology, and a crisis toolkit for families.
She aims to break the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and improve community responses. Beyond her advocacy work, Laurie finds joy in skiing, ice hockey, and spending time with her husband and three children. This episode isn’t just about Laurie's journey; it’s a testament to the power of community and the importance of compassionate support systems. Whether you're dealing with addiction in your family or seeking to understand it better, Laurie's insights provide valuable guidance and hope.