Podcast #80 — Low-Hanging Fruit: As the Family, What Actions Can You Take Today?Podcast #80 — Low-Hanging Fruit: As the Family, What Actions Can You Take Today?
Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Learn simple, effective actions families can take today to support a loved one's recovery using the CRAFT method.
35:01•6 Aug 2021
Quick Wins for Families: Simple Steps to Support a Loved One's Recovery
“Another low-hanging fruit, which is basically what we're talking about, is getting educated about substance use disorder, just all things substance use disorder, and I do think that the resource resource supplement section of the website is just loaded with all sorts of different things that you can go and read and try and understand, like cbt- dbt is on there, I mean just tons and tons of information.”
Feeling powerless when a loved one is struggling with addiction? 'Coming Up for Air' offers a lifeline in this episode. Hosts Dominique Simone-Levine, Lori McDougall, and Annie Highwater focus on actionable steps families can take today to make a difference. Forget the myth that you have to wait for rock bottom; the CRAFT method shows there's plenty you can do right now.
From creating a list of treatment options to finding recovery coaches, these 'low-hanging fruit' tasks are designed to be manageable yet impactful. The hosts also tackle the often-overlooked challenges of securing housing for those in recovery and stress the importance of self-care for family members. By sharing these practical steps, they provide a roadmap that can help families feel more in control and hopeful.
Dominique Simone-Levine reminds us that 'CRAFT is the fastest way through', offering a tangible way forward for those feeling stuck. Tune in to discover how small actions can lead to big changes.
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