Kevin Petersen
Kevin Petersen
S4 Episode 25: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S4 Episode 25: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S4 Episode 25: Family Matters with Jay Staples
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Kevin Petersen and Jay Staples share insights on managing addiction in families during the holidays. Practical advice and personal stories included.
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Author:
Kevin Petersen
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Kevin provides insights on setting boundaries and communicating expectations with loved ones struggling with substance abuse
- Emphasis on seeking treatment, even during the holiday season, and the need for ongoing support and accountability post-treatment
- Personal anecdotes and reflections from Jay, highlighting the importance of finding a supportive community for sustained recovery
- Debate between church involvement and 12-step recovery, focusing on achieving abstinence and behavioural change
- Blend of professional expertise and personal journeys to offer guidance and reassurance to listeners
Treatment is always successful because they're sober. It's not the treatment's fault, people's center's fault, that when they leave, they don't follow through.
The holidays can be a minefield for families dealing with addiction, and this episode of 'The Chronic Hope Podcast' brings that reality to the forefront. Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT, teams up with Jay Staples to tackle some of the toughest questions about managing addiction within the family during this festive yet challenging time. Kevin dives into practical advice on setting boundaries and clearly communicating expectations with loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse.
He underscores the importance of seeking treatment, even when holiday celebrations are in full swing, and stresses the need for ongoing support and accountability after treatment. Jay brings his personal experiences into the mix, highlighting the power of perseverance and the necessity of a supportive community for lasting recovery. Together, they navigate the often tricky waters between church involvement and 12-step programs, emphasizing that both paths aim for the same goal: abstinence and positive behavioral change.
Through a blend of professional expertise and heartfelt personal stories, Kevin and Jay offer listeners a roadmap to not just survive but thrive during the holidays while dealing with addiction.