Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
SHAIR 141: The Right Way to Help an Addict in Your Family with Arden O’Connor
SHAIR 141: The Right Way to Help an Addict in Your Family with Arden O’Connor
SHAIR 141: The Right Way to Help an Addict in Your Family with Arden O’Connor
Tuesday 24th October 2017
Arden O'Connor shares practical advice on supporting loved ones with addiction, focusing on professional help, healthy boundaries, and empathy.
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86 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Supporting a Loved One with Addiction: Arden O'Connor's Practical Advice
I found it: if you're in a place, mentally, where you can be supportive of a loved one, go to AA with them or whatever self-help group they do, engage with their sober peers and really try and put yourself in their shoes.
Ever wonder how to truly support a family member struggling with addiction? Arden O'Connor has been there. As the founder and CEO of O'Connor Professional Group, Arden brings a wealth of experience and personal insight to the table. Her younger brother, Chris, went through 14 rehab stints before finding lasting sobriety, which inspired Arden to dive into the complex world of addiction recovery.
In this episode of The Recovery Revolution Podcast, she shares her journey and offers straightforward advice on helping loved ones without falling into the traps of codependency and enabling behavior. Arden discusses the importance of seeking professional help and setting healthy boundaries. She emphasizes that while it's crucial to be supportive, it's equally important to take care of yourself. Therapy, both for the addict and their family, plays a significant role in the recovery process.
Arden also highlights the power of empathy and engaging with sober peers to better understand what your loved one is going through. 'If you're in a place, mentally, where you can be supportive of a loved one, go to AA with them or whatever self-help group they do, engage with their sober peers and really try and put yourself in their shoes,' Arden advises.
This episode is packed with actionable strategies and heartfelt stories that can help families navigate the turbulent waters of addiction. Whether you're dealing with addiction in your family or looking for ways to support someone who is, Arden's insights are invaluable.