Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
What You Don't Do Is Important, Too
What You Don't Do Is Important, Too
What You Don't Do Is Important, Too
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Discover how not trying to fix your loved one can strengthen relationships and support their recovery journey. Tune in for practical advice and heartfelt stories.
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Allies in Recovery
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!The Power of Not Doing: Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction
Episode Overview
- Influence over control is more effective in supporting loved ones.
- Partnering with your loved one can lead to better outcomes.
- Changing your own behaviour can impact those around you.
- Avoid judgemental language and allow natural consequences.
- Developing good relationships is key to supporting recovery.
If we are what can change, then making changes in ourselves can have a huge impact on those around us
In this episode of Coming Up for Air, titled 'What You Don't Do Is Important, Too', the focus is on how family members can better support their loved ones struggling with addiction. Kenny and Jody, the co-hosts, share their personal experiences and practical strategies they've learned through the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) approach. They discuss the importance of not trying to control or fix their loved ones, but rather influencing them positively and partnering with them.
Through anecdotes and real-life examples, they highlight how changing their own behaviours and reactions can significantly impact their loved ones' recovery journeys. The episode emphasises the power of pausing before reacting, avoiding judgemental language, and allowing natural consequences to unfold. By stepping back and not rushing to rescue, family members can help their loved ones develop their own capabilities and make meaningful choices.
The conversation is filled with empathy, humour, and actionable advice, making it a valuable listen for anyone dealing with addiction in their family.