InterAct LifeLine
InterAct LifeLine
Episode 2 - The Case for Family Support
Episode 2 - The Case for Family Support
Episode 2 - The Case for Family Support
Friday 4th October 2019
Hear Carolyn Bradfield's powerful story of transforming family support in addiction recovery after her daughter's battle with drug use.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Journey: Transforming Family Support in Addiction Recovery
Incorporating the family into treatment and into the recovery process does not begin and end with a One-Day visit to a treatment program or the occasional Al-Anon meeting. It requires ongoing education to understand this chronic disease and how to treat it.
When Carolyn Bradfield's 15-year-old daughter Laura spiraled into dangerous drug use, the entire family was thrown into turmoil. In this episode of 'InterAct LifeLine Audio Journal', Carolyn shares her deeply personal story, revealing the emotional rollercoaster of enrolling Laura in a wilderness therapy program and a therapeutic boarding school.
The heartbreak in a room full of parents at the orientation, each sharing their own stories of desperation, led Carolyn to a profound realization: families were woefully unprepared and unsupported in these situations. Determined to change this, she founded Phoenix Outdoor, a licensed adolescent wilderness program in North Carolina, which soon became known for its pioneering family support program.
This episode sheds light on the vital role of family support in addiction recovery, the impact of trauma on families, and the necessity of ongoing education and support. Carolyn emphasizes that addiction isn't just an individual battle but a family one. Her story underscores the importance of understanding addiction as a disease, fostering open communication, and building a resilient family system.
Tune in to hear how one mother's determination transformed family support in addiction recovery and learn practical strategies for supporting your loved ones.