Kevin Petersen
Kevin Petersen
S4 Episode 6: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S4 Episode 6: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S4 Episode 6: Family Matters with Jay Staples
Tuesday 14th March 2023
Kevin Petersen and Jay Staples discuss asking for help, managing sobriety, and accountability in family addiction recovery on 'The Chronic Hope Podcast'.
32 minutes
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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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Get the buttons here!Family Matters in Addiction: Kevin Petersen and Jay Staples Offer Practical Advice
I had to learn how to ask for help, and that's the answer to your question- is: show up and ask for help, and don't be shy.
Ever wondered how to navigate the tricky waters of family dynamics when addiction is involved? In this episode of 'The Chronic Hope Podcast', Kevin Petersen and Jay Staples tackle some of the toughest questions families face. They share invaluable advice on asking for help during recovery—a step Kevin believes is crucial and often overlooked. They also discuss the importance of personal accountability in managing sobriety, stressing that each individual must take charge of their own recovery journey.
The conversation doesn't shy away from tough topics like guilt and shame, offering practical tips for therapists on how to support clients grappling with these emotions. Kevin and Jay even touch on the contentious issue of legalizing recreational marijuana, sharing lessons learned from states that have already taken this step. Finally, they delve into the importance of holding loved ones accountable, providing strategies for recognizing warning signs and implementing drug testing.
This episode is packed with actionable insights that can make a real difference in your family's recovery journey.