Kevin Petersen
Kevin Petersen
S5 Episode 14: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S5 Episode 14: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S5 Episode 14: Family Matters with Jay Staples
Friday 12th July 2024
Kevin Petersen & Jay Staples discuss how families can support addiction recovery through therapy, setting boundaries, and fostering healthy communication.
21 minutes
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Honest
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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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Episode Overview
- Focus on your own recovery and set boundaries rather than monitoring your loved one's progress.
- Engage in individual therapy and support groups for all family members.
- Measure family recovery by changes in behaviour within the family system.
- Communicate clearly and offer help rather than just punishment for teenagers experimenting with alcohol.
- Maintain continuous engagement in recovery practices to avoid slipping back into old habits.
The most significant thing you can do as the family member is to get into your own recovery and change your behaviour.
In this episode of The Chronic Hope Podcast, Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT, and Jay Staples tackle some of the toughest questions families face when dealing with addiction. With a blend of humour and candid advice, they address concerns from parents about how to handle their children's recovery journeys. One mother wonders whether change should be internal or external for her son, who struggles to stay sober and is isolated. Kevin's straightforward answer?
She needs to focus on her own recovery and set boundaries, rather than trying to monitor her son's progress. This shift in focus can be a game-changer for both the parent and the child. Another key discussion revolves around what it looks like for a family to be in recovery. Kevin emphasises that everyone in the family needs to engage in their own therapy and support groups. Change is measured by new, healthier behaviours within the family system.
They also talk about the importance of continuous engagement in recovery practices and not slipping back into old habits once initial progress is made. The episode doesn't shy away from the tricky topic of how parents should react when their teenager starts experimenting with alcohol. Kevin advises a balanced approach: clear communication, setting boundaries, and offering help rather than just punishment. The goal is to foster healthy family dynamics where open dialogue is encouraged.
Jay and Kevin's dynamic banter makes the episode both educational and entertaining. Their practical advice is grounded in real-life experiences, making it relatable for anyone dealing with similar issues. If you're looking for honest, down-to-earth guidance on navigating family dynamics amidst addiction, this episode is a must-listen.