Allies in Recovery

Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction

Allies in Recovery

  • That Didn't Work -- Now What?

That Didn't Work -- Now What?

Friday 28th June 2024

Explore the importance of persistence and daily practice in addiction recovery with hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone Levine.
18 minutes
Informative
Encouraging
Supportive
Hopeful
Compassionate

About this podcast

Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Author:
Allies in Recovery
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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When Treatment Fails: What's Next?

Episode Overview

  • Expecting immediate results from interventions is often unrealistic.
  • Each day is a new opportunity to practice CRAFT methods.
  • Small, consistent changes can disrupt negative behavioural patterns.
  • Listening effectively and respecting autonomy are crucial.
  • Self-care for family members is essential in the recovery process.
"Just the fact that you tried the skill is a win, period. Pat yourself on the back."
In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air,' hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone Levine tackle the common frustrations families face when traditional treatments for addiction don't seem to work. They dive into the idea that expecting immediate results from interventions is unrealistic and often leads to discouragement. Instead, they advocate for seeing each day as a fresh start and emphasising the importance of practising CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) methods consistently over time.
The hosts share personal anecdotes and practical advice on how to step back, listen effectively, and respect your loved one's autonomy while also taking care of yourself. They highlight the necessity of understanding patterns in behaviour and using small, consistent changes to disrupt these patterns positively. By incorporating light-hearted military metaphors, they illustrate the strategic approach needed to handle these challenging situations. This episode serves as a reminder that change is a gradual process requiring patience, practice, and persistence.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies that can help transform your relationships and approach to addiction recovery.