Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Louise Stanger)
Ask the Expert: Dr. Louise Stanger - 2019 Interventionist of the Year Discusses Helping Families Navigate Challenges in Recovery
Ask the Expert: Dr. Louise Stanger - 2019 Interventionist of the Year Discusses Helping Families Navigate Challenges in Recovery
Ask the Expert: Dr. Louise Stanger - 2019 Interventionist of the Year Discusses Helping Families Navigate Challenges in Recovery
Thursday 24th June 2021
Join Ashley Loeb Blassingame and Dr. Louise Stanger as they discuss family interventions, trauma, and recovery strategies on 'The Courage to Change' podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Louise Stanger: Expert Advice on Family Interventions and Recovery
You can't just say: daddy's gone away, mommy's gone away, aunt sally, your brother's gone away, say he has a disease, and this is, you know again whether it's alcoholism or a brain disease. It is so so worth it to learn about addiction, learn about addiction in the family and learn how the pros are showing up for their clients.
What happens when you combine decades of experience with a passion for helping families? You get Dr. Louise Stanger, the 2019 Interventionist of the Year. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Dr. Stanger to discuss the complex world of recovery and family interventions. With over 40 years in the field, Dr.
Stanger has seen it all and offers a wealth of knowledge on how families can navigate the tricky waters of addiction and recovery. Dr. Stanger focuses on strength-based solutions and emphasizes the importance of learning about addiction within the family context. She shares her thoughts on how addressing childhood trauma and family of origin issues can be game-changers in the recovery process. From creating supportive structures to tackling fears head-on, Dr. Stanger provides actionable advice that families can implement immediately.
One of the more eye-opening topics covered is the role of harm reduction and self-soothing techniques. Dr. Stanger talks about the wounds people carry and how they often turn to harmful coping mechanisms like pornography. Her approach is empathetic and understanding, encouraging individuals to not let their struggles define them but to find healthier ways to cope. This episode is packed with solution-focused strategies, including the importance of considering family history, cultural background, and financial competencies when planning interventions. Dr.
Stanger also touches on the taboo subject of pornography as a coping mechanism and how to address it constructively. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or trying to support a loved one, Dr. Stanger's insights offer a fresh perspective on recovery. She provides hope and practical advice for anyone navigating these challenges, emphasizing empathy and empowerment every step of the way.