Kevin Petersen
Kevin Petersen
S6 Episode 8: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S6 Episode 8: Family Matters with Jay Staples
S6 Episode 8: Family Matters with Jay Staples
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Explore how family engagement transforms addiction recovery with Kevin Petersen and Jay Staples in The Chronic Hope Podcast.
24 minutes
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Supportive
Engaging
Hopeful
Compassionate
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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 engagement can improve recovery outcomes.
- Education on addiction and codependency is crucial.
- Open communication fosters healing within families.
- Traditional treatment models often neglect family systems.
- Creating supportive environments is key to recovery.
Part of recovery is creating a healthy family engagement.
In this episode of The Chronic Hope Podcast, Kevin Petersen and Jay Staples dive into the complexities of family dynamics in the face of addiction and codependency. Kevin, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares his unique approach to recovery, which focuses on healing the entire family system rather than just the individual. He emphasises the importance of creating a supportive environment where everyone is educated about addiction, trauma, and codependency.
Jay adds his perspective with humour and warmth, making it a lively discussion that doesn't shy away from the tough questions. Together, they explore how family engagement can significantly improve recovery outcomes and why a healthy family dialogue is essential. They also touch on practical solutions, such as weekly calls and group sessions, to foster open communication. Kevin's philosophy challenges the traditional treatment models by advocating for family involvement as a crucial component of recovery.
His insights offer hope to those struggling with addiction within their families, encouraging them to engage actively in the healing process. Whether you're dealing with addiction yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode provides valuable guidance on navigating these challenging waters. It's a refreshing take on how family matters can be transformed into a source of strength and healing.