Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
Building Your CRAFT Muscle
Building Your CRAFT Muscle
Building Your CRAFT Muscle
Saturday 6th January 2024
Learn how building your 'CRAFT muscle' through self-awareness and consistent practice can transform relationships in this insightful podcast episode.
27 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Building the 'craft muscle' involves self-awareness and intentional changes
- Regular practice is essential for developing supportive skills
- Focusing on self-care can positively impact relationships and habits
- Consistently applying skills and strategies is transformative
- Small, intentional changes can lead to significant positive outcomes
It changes who you are as an individual and how you interact with the world around you in a positive way. So it is a form of self-care.
Imagine if the key to helping a loved one with addiction started with small changes in your own behavior. In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Laurie McDougall and Annie Highwater introduce the concept of building your 'CRAFT muscle'. It's not about heavy lifting but rather developing self-awareness and making intentional, consistent changes in your daily life. They discuss how these seemingly minor adjustments can significantly impact your relationship with your loved one struggling with addiction.
By focusing on self-care and practicing new habits regularly, you create a ripple effect that can lead to positive changes in your loved one's behavior. Laurie and Annie share practical tips on how to start this journey, emphasizing that self-awareness is the first step. They encourage listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what they want to do differently. Through frequent practice, these new behaviors become second nature, fostering a healthier relationship dynamic.
This episode is perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by a loved one's addiction and looking for actionable steps to make a difference. Laurie and Annie's empathetic approach ensures that listeners feel supported and understood, making this podcast a valuable resource for families navigating the complexities of addiction.