How Do You Slow Things Down if it Feels Like Your House is on Fire?How Do You Slow Things Down if it Feels Like Your House is on Fire?
Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Learn how to slow down and make small changes to navigate addiction crises within your family in this insightful episode.
25:27•29 Mar 2024
Mastering the Pause: Finding Calm Amidst Addiction Chaos
Episode Overview
- Slowing down interactions with reactive behaviours
- Focusing on self-care and self-soothing for healthier dynamics
- Changing the narrative in your mind to influence positive outcomes
- Making small, incremental changes for long-term impact
- Shifting from crisis mode to a chronic behaviour perspective
“Change starts slowly; make small changes, and let them accumulate over time.”
Imagine your home feels like it's constantly on fire, with addiction crises flaring up left and right. In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone-Levine tackle the overwhelming nature of addiction within families. They dive into the art of slowing down, emphasizing how small, deliberate changes can create a ripple effect of positive outcomes over time.
By taking a step back and assessing situations with a calmer mindset, families can break the cycle of chronic crisis and foster healthier interactions. This episode isn't just about putting out fires; it's about changing the entire dynamic of how you respond to them. If you've ever felt trapped in a relentless storm of addiction-related emergencies, this conversation offers practical advice and empathetic support to help you regain control and find a path to long-term recovery.
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