Interview with Isabel Cooney, Pt. 1 of 2Interview with Isabel Cooney, Pt. 1 of 2
Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Isabel Cooney shares her journey of navigating her former husband's addiction using the CRAFT framework.
33:31•15 Mar 2024
Isabel Cooney's Journey: Healing Through CRAFT
Episode Overview
- Isabel Cooney shares her journey of navigating her former husband's addiction and the impact on their marriage.
- Discover the transformative power of applying CRAFT principles in rebuilding relationships and fostering positive change.
- Explore the complexities of addiction within romantic partnerships and the importance of self-care and authenticity.
- Gain insights into the challenges faced by partners of individuals struggling with substance use disorder.
- Learn about the significance of unconditional love and the role it plays in the recovery process.
“We as family members, we as partners, entourage of a loved one struggling with substance use, we have such high expectations of what they need to do. We always have a long list of what they need to accomplish, what they need to change, what they need to flip around. And we often forget that we can do just as much shifting, growing, changing, learning, opening, letting go. It's parallel work and it just kind of creates exponential possibilities, I think, in terms of what your loved one can then do, how you're supporting them.”
What happens when love and addiction collide? In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone-Levine sit down with Isabel Cooney to explore this very question. Isabel opens up about her experiences with her former husband's addiction and the profound impact it had on their relationship. She shares how she discovered the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) framework and used it to navigate the stormy waters of substance use disorder.
Isabel's story is a raw and honest look at the challenges faced by partners of individuals struggling with addiction. She discusses the importance of self-care, authenticity, and unconditional love in the recovery process. Through her journey, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of addiction within romantic partnerships and the transformative power of applying CRAFT principles. This episode offers a compassionate perspective on rebuilding relationships and fostering positive change, making it a must-listen for anyone dealing with similar struggles.
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