Patrick Doyle

Family Addiction Coaching

Patrick Doyle

  • Ep22 How To Take Your Power Back When A Loved One Struggles With Addiction

Ep22 How To Take Your Power Back When A Loved One Struggles With Addiction

Friday 22nd March 2024

Patrick Doyle and Laurie MacDougall discuss the REST groups, offering families strategies to support loved ones struggling with addiction.
23 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Supportive
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Hopeful

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Family Addiction Coaching
Author:
Patrick Doyle
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Reclaiming Control: Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction

Episode Overview

  • REST groups provide resources, education, support, and togetherness for families.
  • Effective communication strategies can improve relationships with loved ones struggling with addiction.
  • Understanding the difference between helping and enabling is crucial.
  • Setting boundaries is important for both the family and the person with addiction.
  • Community support plays a significant role in family recovery.
What I see is a testament of resilience because even though you feel like you've been beaten down into the ground with this, you're still in it.
Struggling with a loved one's addiction can leave you feeling stuck and hopeless. In this episode of 'Family Addiction Coaching', Patrick Doyle and Laurie MacDougall dive into the REST (Resources, Education, Support, Together) groups—a transformative, free programme designed to help families navigate these tough times. They share heartfelt stories and practical advice on how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and understand the delicate balance between helping and enabling.
The duo also busts myths about 'tough love' and the concept of hitting rock bottom, offering instead a more compassionate approach. Through the power of community, families learn to reclaim their lives and support their loved ones in healthier ways. You'll hear about real-life experiences and gain insights that could make a world of difference in your own journey.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion that promises to equip you with the tools you need to take back control and foster positive change.
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