Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson
Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson
Learning to Respond to an Addict vs. React
Learning to Respond to an Addict vs. React
Learning to Respond to an Addict vs. React
Tuesday 17th January 2023
Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson share strategies to help families respond calmly to a loved one's addiction in 'Healing Families Shattered by Addiction'.
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Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Responding with Grace: Tools for Families Facing Addiction
We've got to learn how to figure out how we're going to respond to these situations. Reacting vs. responding in our addictive world is a really dangerous place to be.
Imagine the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with a loved one's addiction. It's easy to get caught up in the chaos, reacting out of frustration and fear. In this episode of 'Healing Families Shattered by Addiction', hosts Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson tackle this very issue. They dive into the crucial difference between reacting and responding when faced with addictive behaviors. Their goal?
To help families maintain their composure and act in line with their core values, even in the most trying times. Di and Dr. Jackson introduce practical tools like the HALT and PLACE acronyms. HALT reminds us to check if we're Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired before we react, while PLACE encourages us to consider our Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual states. By recognizing these triggers, family members can take a step back and choose a more thoughtful response.
This episode is packed with actionable advice from two seasoned experts who understand the complexities of addiction from both personal and professional perspectives. They stress the importance of slowing down, assessing the situation, and responding with dignity and grace. If you're struggling to support a loved one battling addiction, this episode offers a lifeline of strategies to help you stay calm and true to yourself. Tune in for insights that could transform your family's approach to addiction.