Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
When is helping your addicted loved one harming them?
When is helping your addicted loved one harming them?
When is helping your addicted loved one harming them?
Monday 4th September 2023
Tanya Gioia discusses how to help an addicted loved one without causing harm, focusing on boundaries, communication, and maintaining agency.
11 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Supportive
Transformative
Thought-provoking
About this podcast
Author:
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Unpacking the concept of unhelpful help and its impact on addicted loved ones
- The significance of acknowledging and respecting the agency and autonomy of those struggling with addiction
- Real-life examples of setting boundaries and fostering effective communication within the family dynamic
- Practical insights for navigating the challenges of supporting an addicted loved one
- Exploring the transformative power of purposeful living on the journey to sobriety
It is a real struggle for me to separate helpful help from unhelpful help. Thanks for joining me on the Sober On Purpose podcast. Let's talk.
How do you help a loved one struggling with addiction without making things worse? This episode of 'Sober on Purpose' dives into this challenging question. Hosted by Tanya Gioia, the episode explores the delicate balance between support and enabling. Tanya shares her personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom on how to offer help that truly benefits your loved one, rather than inadvertently harming them.
She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, fostering open communication, and allowing your loved one to maintain their sense of agency. Through relatable anecdotes and practical tips, Tanya provides listeners with a roadmap for navigating these tricky waters. Whether you're a parent, partner, or friend of someone battling addiction, this episode offers valuable insights to help you support them in a healthy and effective way.
Tune in to learn how to strike the right balance and create a supportive environment that promotes recovery.