Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson
Diane McQueen & Dr. Brian Jackson
The 7 Family Roles in Addiction: How to Recognize, Heal, and Break the Cycle of Dysfunction
The 7 Family Roles in Addiction: How to Recognize, Heal, and Break the Cycle of Dysfunction
The 7 Family Roles in Addiction: How to Recognize, Heal, and Break the Cycle of Dysfunction
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Discover the seven family roles in addiction and learn how to break free from these patterns to heal and reclaim your authentic self.
29 minutes
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Author:
Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Identify the seven family roles in addiction.
- Understand how these roles impact family dynamics.
- Learn practical steps to break free from dysfunctional patterns.
- Establish healthy boundaries to support healing.
- Rediscover your authentic self beyond the shadow of addiction.
When I realised, you know what? These are adults we're talking about here. I'm just not that powerful.
Ever wondered what invisible role you might be playing in your family's addiction story? In this eye-opening episode of Healing Families Shattered by Addiction, hosts Diane McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson delve into the seven family roles that often emerge when addiction strikes a household. From the overworked caretaker to the perfectionist hero, they break down each role with personal anecdotes and professional insights, making it easy to identify these patterns in your own family dynamics.
Diane and Brian share their own experiences of exhaustion and humour as coping mechanisms, showing how these roles can lead to disconnection from our true selves. The episode offers hope and practical advice on how to break free from these roles, establish healthy boundaries, and rediscover who you are beyond the shadow of addiction. It's a candid and compassionate conversation aimed at helping families heal and find balance amidst the chaos.
Tune in to learn how awareness is the first step towards breaking the cycle of dysfunction and reclaiming your authentic self.