Tim Westbrook
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Slaying the Dragon of Family Trauma: The Root of Why Your Child Struggles With Addiction
Slaying the Dragon of Family Trauma: The Root of Why Your Child Struggles With Addiction
Slaying the Dragon of Family Trauma: The Root of Why Your Child Struggles With Addiction
Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Aaron Huey explains how family trauma affects child addiction and shares tips for raising resilient children in 'I Love Being Sober'.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Family Trauma: Aaron Huey's Guide to Raising Resilient Kids
We're looking at systemic failure and the child's behavior is the language alerting everybody that the system has failed. Because if a child goes to a facility like mine and they recover and they come home to an environment that is still broken systemically, maybe the family can't even see the break in the system, but the system is broken.
Why do some children struggle with addiction while others don't? Aaron Huey, founder of Fire Mountain Programs, tackles this tough question in this episode of 'I Love Being Sober'. Growing up in a small Colorado town, Aaron had a rocky relationship with his biological father and faced trauma that shaped his path. Today, he uses his experiences to help parents understand the root causes of their children's struggles with addiction.
Aaron emphasizes that trauma isn't just an individual issue; it impacts the entire family. He explains how epigenetic trauma—trauma that affects DNA and can be passed down generations—plays a significant role in addiction. But Aaron doesn't stop at identifying the problem; he offers actionable advice for parents. From the importance of self-care to creating honest communication and setting household rules, Aaron provides a roadmap for building a healthy family system.
He also stresses the need for family involvement in the recovery process, arguing that treatment is ineffective if the whole family isn't on board. Whether you're a parent looking for guidance or someone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips.