Love and Recovery: Building Healthier Family Bonds
Families play a significant role in addiction recovery. It's important to have patience and compassion for loved ones affected by addiction, and to create healthy, authentic, and caring family relationships.
How do you truly love your family, especially when addiction has cast a shadow over your relationships? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas are joined by Dr. Fran Williams, a clinician and educator who specializes in helping families affected by addiction. Dr. Williams brings her wealth of knowledge and a touch of humor to the table, making complex issues feel approachable and manageable.
She dives into the nitty-gritty of what love is—and what it isn't—especially during challenging times like the holidays. With warmth and wisdom, she discusses the importance of creating healthier, more authentic, and caring family relationships. The conversation covers a range of topics including codependency, the impact of addiction on children, and practical techniques for fostering patience and compassion. Dr. Williams also shares how spiritual principles can be applied not just in personal life but in the business world too.
This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to build stronger, more loving connections with their family while navigating the recovery journey.