Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Secondary Trauma: Helping Families Recover
Secondary Trauma: Helping Families Recover
Secondary Trauma: Helping Families Recover
Monday 18th January 2016
Discover how secondary trauma affects families dealing with addiction and mental health issues on 'One Hour AT A Time' with Mary Woods. Learn about family-centered recovery.
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Mary Woods
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Our message Today is that when the family changes, the system changes and people get better.
What happens to families when a loved one struggles with addiction or mental health issues? In this compelling episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods dives into the often-overlooked topic of secondary trauma. While treatment providers have become more trauma-informed, family members frequently bear the brunt of secondary traumatic stress. Mary and her guest discuss how this trauma impacts family dynamics and the recovery process.
They introduce the Family Empowerment Model, an evidence-based approach that helps families manage trauma symptoms and support their loved ones effectively. The episode also highlights the work of Westbridge, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding families and individuals with co-occurring disorders. Listeners will gain insights into reframing addiction and mental health as family issues, which encourages collective healing and responsibility. Cognitive management techniques are also explored, offering practical tools for managing thoughts and emotions during recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or mental health challenges, offering hope and actionable advice for family-centered recovery.