Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
The Role of the Family in Recovery
The Role of the Family in Recovery
The Role of the Family in Recovery
Monday 14th June 2021
Join Dr. KJ Foster on 'The Recovered Life Show' to learn how families can support loved ones in recovery. Tune in for practical advice and insights.
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Get the buttons here!How Families Can Support Recovery: Insights from Dr. KJ Foster
I'm saying you're responsible for yourself and your own actions... become educated about addiction as a disease and as a mental illness... and that hope of full recovery, that this doesn't have to be who their loved one is.
Ever wondered how you can truly support a loved one in recovery? In this episode of 'The Recovered Life Show', hosts Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis sit down with Dr. KJ Foster to unpack the pivotal role families play in the recovery journey. Dr.
Foster, an expert in resilience and addiction recovery, sheds light on how families can become pillars of support without falling into common traps like codependency or the 'born-again' syndrome, where one tries to force their recovery path onto others. Dr. Foster emphasizes that while families aren't responsible for their loved one's addiction, they are crucial in shaping a supportive environment. Understanding addiction as a disease and mental illness is the first step.
Families need to grasp how substances impact the brain and the importance of allowing time for it to heal. This episode is packed with practical advice, such as creating a safe space free from triggers and avoiding judgmental attitudes. One key takeaway is the importance of hope. Families should hold onto the belief that full recovery is possible and avoid defining their loved one by their addiction. Dr.
Foster also highlights the need for family members to seek their own support and recovery, ensuring they don't neglect their well-being in the process. For anyone navigating the rocky terrain of supporting a loved one in recovery, this episode offers invaluable insights and actionable steps. Tune in to learn how you can make a meaningful difference in your loved one's journey to sobriety.