Kevin Petersen
Kevin Petersen
S5 Episode 18: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S5 Episode 18: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S5 Episode 18: Family Matters with Jay Staples
Tuesday 20th August 2024
Kevin Petersen and Jay Staples discuss family dynamics in addiction recovery, offering practical advice on managing anxiety, setting boundaries, and healing together.
25 minutes
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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
- Focus anxious energy on self-improvement rather than solely on the addicted family member.
- Therapy and support groups are crucial for family members dealing with codependency.
- Set clear boundaries and maintain them regardless of the addicted person's actions.
- Educate yourself about addiction to better understand and manage the situation.
- Collective healing within the family improves overall success rates.
Just as your loved one is in treatment and learning to recover from their addiction, so must you learn to recover from your addiction to them
Family dynamics can be tricky, especially when addiction is involved. In this episode of The Chronic Hope Podcast, host Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT, and guest Jay Staples dive into the complexities of family relationships affected by addiction. With a mix of light-hearted banter and serious advice, they tackle some of the toughest questions families face when a loved one enters treatment.
From managing anxiety to understanding codependency, Kevin and Jay provide practical steps for families to take during these challenging times. They stress the importance of therapy and support groups like Al-Anon and Codependents Anonymous, offering a roadmap for families to heal alongside their loved ones. Kevin also highlights the necessity of setting boundaries and maintaining them, regardless of whether the addicted family member stays sober.
He emphasises that the success of the family shouldn't hinge solely on the sobriety of one member but on the collective healing and effort of everyone involved. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction in their family, offering hope and actionable advice to navigate these turbulent waters.