The power of patience: a more passive, accepting approach to helping your loved one walk their own path of recovery.

Becoming Part of the Process

A continuation of the discussion of families and treatment. Part one examined how the family can affect treatment and vice-versa. Part two looks at the overall idea: taking care of yourself and observing your own boundaries, while asking how you might best add to treatment.

Treatment and Families part 2

Stigma is a story someone makes up about a situation. CRAFT provides a framework, and helps you take the story apart and change it, Consciously addressing situations and moving forward with eyes open. Stigma takes power away, but making conscious choices brings your power back.

Stigma: Changing the Story

What are the pitfalls of comparing your story and situation to that of others? How do you live in the world where not everyone is experiencing or expecting substance use or mental health issues, where people more readily discuss their Loved Ones' celebrations, accomplishments, and milestones? Our co-hosts talk about their own frustrations with comparing their situations to those of others, and how they've learned to handle it over time. 

A membership at Allies in Recovery provides: 
✔ A structured online platform to learn CRAFT skills step by step  
✔ Support groups and a community that truly understands  
✔ A Q&A blog with expert advice  
✔ And much more!

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FAMILIES Speak: Comparing Your Story to Others'

This podcast series addresses topics relevant to families dealing with a loved one's addiction. It's sponsored by AlliesinRecovery.net, an online community for friends and families who want to become an effective ally for their loved one. We teach a proven method of intervention that encourages treatment. On AlliesinRecovery.net you'll find eLearning modules, expert guidance, specialized blogs, information on  treatment options, and more.

What is an “ally”? (plural form “allies”) a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle [Miriam-Webster Dictionary]

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