Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
237 - SYDNEY GRAHAM
237 - SYDNEY GRAHAM
237 - SYDNEY GRAHAM
Sunday 28th April 2024
Join Chuck LaFlange and Sydney Graham on a compelling episode where they explore the role of families in supporting addiction recovery. Gain insights into respect, understanding, and evidence-based skills for a compassionate approach to mental health challenges.
65 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Chuck LaFlange
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Respect and understanding are crucial in supporting individuals with addiction and mental health challenges
- FAR Canada provides evidence-based skills and safe spaces for families to navigate recovery
- Advocacy work focuses on breaking down stigmas and building bridges for effective communication
- Challenges in healthcare systems highlight the need for comprehensive care and family involvement
- Empathy, compassion, and collaboration are key in promoting mental health awareness and supportive environments
You are not the addiction... You are not trying to hurt your family. You're trying to survive the day. They don't have the bandwidth to be worried about being respectful to you. We need to be tearing down the walls and building those bridges to allow them to come to us where it's safe.
In this episode of the Ashes to Awesome Podcast, Chuck LaFlange engages in a candid conversation with Sydney Graham from FAR Canada. Sydney sheds light on the crucial role of families in supporting loved ones with addiction and mental health challenges. The discussion delves into the need for respect, understanding, and evidence-based skills to assist families navigate the complexities of addiction and recovery.
Touching on personal experiences and advocacy work, Sydney emphasises the significance of creating safe spaces for individuals to seek help without judgment.