"Families and Addiction" Interview with Margaret Swift Thompson, Executive Director & Addiction Recovery Coach for Families"Families and Addiction" Interview with Margaret Swift Thompson, Executive Director & Addiction Recovery Coach for Families
Behavioral Health Integration
Margaret Swift Thompson shares her insights on the crucial role of family support in addiction recovery.
1:04:48•10 Nov 2022
Margaret Swift Thompson on the Vital Role of Families in Addiction Recovery
“This disease will take people out no matter the background, and sadly, people with a lot of means can end up getting help when they're way more sick, because no one around them feels they can be the one to say something's wrong here.”
Ever thought about the pivotal role families play in addiction recovery? In this episode of Behavioral Health Integration, host Jacob Minnig welcomes Margaret Swift Thompson, the Executive Director and Addiction Recovery Coach for Families. Margaret brings over 20 years of experience from her work at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and she shares her deep insights into how families can be a cornerstone of support for those battling addiction.
She discusses her journey into the mental health and substance use field, highlighting the therapeutic methods she employs to assist families in navigating the tumultuous waters of addiction. Margaret also delves into her motivation for starting The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, where she interviews addiction experts and families who have walked the recovery path. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and heartfelt stories that underscore the importance of family support in overcoming addiction.
Margaret’s compassionate approach and real-world experiences make this conversation both enlightening and relatable. Whether you’re a professional in the field or someone with a loved one struggling with addiction, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating a supportive recovery environment.
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