November 5, 2019
Are you pulling your hair out because your family member is struggling to engage in treatment? This article lists some of the most common forms of resistance in the recovery process so you can offer better boundaries in your support of a loved one. Learn about what interference looks like.
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March 14, 2019
This appetite for empathy can sometimes feel overwhelming to loved ones as they feel the need to continuously show empathy for their addicted family member. This can culminate in someone feeling burned out, callous or detached. Discover how this affects everyone involved.
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July 20, 2018
Trust is commonly mentioned in clinical care as one of the principle ingredients by which a therapist helps someone. This is called a ‘therapeutic alliance.’ In many ways, the presence (or absence) of such an alliance will predict the outcomes of someone’s treatment. Read more about trust in treatment. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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July 3, 2018
When boundaries are poor, people can feel generally unsafe, in that they don’t know what to predict in any given relationship. Many people who struggle with boundaries describe feeling somewhat ‘enveloped’ by others. Read more about boundaries. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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May 9, 2018
Many people enter treatment more due to the expectations of their family than through an internal desire to fully change. They’re also the most likely to manipulate the ROIs at opportune times, effectively tying the hands of clinicians. Find out about Release of Information in treatment. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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April 4, 2018
Through criticism and judgment of the addicted family member, the persecutor is able to cope with feelings of guilt and fear that would otherwise seem too overwhelming to that person. Find out how to deal with The Persecutor. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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March 28, 2018
It is very common for family members of addicted children to fall into the rescuer role for at least some periods of time. In the Drama Triangle, the rescuer is the quintessential enabler. Find out how this person can learn to break the victim-rescuer cycle. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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March 22, 2018
The foundational member of the drama triangle is always the victim. Taking the victim position is not an automatic role. Understand what would drive someone to take on a victim role, and review some of the core psychological defense mechanisms. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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March 14, 2018
You are defined by your relationships. Understand this theory and discover patterns among people to learn how the family therapy models of today can help you heal your relationships. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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March 9, 2018
Building a strong motivation for recovery sets the stage for any treatment that may follow. By understanding these principles of motivational interviewing, you can actually use some of the same tactics as addiction treatment professionals.
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March 7, 2018
Treating addiction as a chronic disease makes sense to professionals. This isn’t always the case with families. Learn what to expect as a family member trying to deal with your loved one’s addiction. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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March 2, 2018
What do families actually support? And why do people have ongoing conflicts with their families? Get a quick rundown of the difference between support and enabling so that you can improve the patterns within your family. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION
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February 27, 2018
The first day an addict gets clean and sober is the starting point for their recovery milestones. However, rebuilding trust in the family is a process that doesn’t always begin on Day 1. Learn what you can do to help yourself, and the ones you love.
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February 26, 2018
Once your family member has reached a baseline of sobriety you can begin working on the Four Horsemen of relationships – Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling and Contempt (Resentment). Learn strategies for handling each one.
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