Dr. Ken Buckle
Dr. Ken Buckle
When family and friends are not in recovery
When family and friends are not in recovery
When family and friends are not in recovery
Saturday 15th August 2020
Dr. Ken Buckle explores the challenges of recovery when family and friends aren't supportive, offering practical advice on self-care and setting boundaries.
31 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Supportive
Thought-provoking
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Dr. Ken Buckle
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Recovery Alone: Dr. Ken on Family Challenges
We may learn to detach with love if we're really codependent with others, and this- maintaining healthy boundaries, this detaching with love can create problems in relationships. That may be dysfunctional because we're starting to get healthy, and so we have to recognize that things are different and that may create some problems temporarily.
Ever felt like you're on a solo journey in your recovery, while your family and friends are still stuck in old habits? Dr. Ken Buckle dives into this common struggle in his podcast 'Encounter with Dr. Ken'. He unpacks the frustration and isolation that can come when your loved ones don't understand or support your progress. Dr. Ken emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting boundaries to protect your mental health.
He reminds us that we can't force others to change, and trying to do so can lead to more stress and conflict. Instead, he suggests 'detaching with love', a concept that involves creating healthy boundaries without imposing our expectations on others. This approach can be tough, especially when past actions have hurt those we care about, but it's a crucial step in maintaining our own recovery. Dr.
Ken also touches on the importance of patience and humility, both with ourselves and with our loved ones. He offers practical advice on how to navigate these tricky waters, including seeking counseling, spiritual direction, and support from 12-step programs. For those dealing with specific issues like pornography and infidelity, he provides additional resources to help guide the way. If you're finding it hard to balance your recovery with unsupportive family dynamics, this episode is a must-listen. Dr.
Ken's compassionate insights offer a beacon of hope and practical steps to help you stay on track.