Kevin Petersen
Kevin Petersen
S5 Episode 30: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S5 Episode 30: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S5 Episode 30: Family Matters with Jay Staples
Friday 20th December 2024
Explore family therapy advice with Kevin Petersen & Jay Staples. Learn about recovery, emotional resources, and setting healthy boundaries.
21 minutes
informative
encouraging
thoughtful
supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Kevin Petersen
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Family recovery requires emotional support and stability.
- Trauma treatment often needs a longer-term approach.
- Conflict resolution in therapy can improve outcomes.
- Families benefit from healthy boundaries.
- Reading foundational recovery literature is educational.
Life is so much easier driving down the right side of the street. Healthy boundaries and emotional deposits make a huge difference in family dynamics.
In this engaging episode of 'Family Matters', Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT, and Jay Staples delve into the complexities surrounding family therapy and the recovery process. They address common challenges families face, especially when a loved one is in early recovery. The discussion highlights the importance of emotional resources, suggesting that families should focus on depositing emotional support into a metaphorical 'bank' to aid recovery.
Kevin and Jay emphasize that trauma treatment requires a stable environment, which often means a longer engagement period of 60 to 90 days, or even six months. This stability allows individuals undergoing therapy to process traumatic events effectively using methodologies like EMDR and somatic therapy. Conflict within therapy is another critical topic discussed. Kevin encourages families to learn positive conflict resolution techniques, ensuring that both the therapist and client can work together harmoniously.
He explains that sometimes discomfort is part of the therapeutic process, and working through these moments can lead to significant growth. The hosts also talk about the value of reading foundational recovery literature, such as the first 164 pages of the 'Big Book', as a tool for family education. This activity can provide families with insights into what their loved ones are experiencing during recovery.
Overall, the episode is a resourceful guide for families navigating the recovery journey, stressing the importance of emotional deposits, healthy boundaries, and education in fostering a supportive environment.