The Kind and Scientific Way to Help Your Loved One Change Their Drinking with Dr. Jeffrey FooteThe Kind and Scientific Way to Help Your Loved One Change Their Drinking with Dr. Jeffrey Foote
Alcohol Tipping Point
Are you frustrated with your loved one who drinks too much? Do you feel powerless and unsure of how to help someone who has a drinking problem or other addiction? Are you sober now and struggling with your partner who still drinks? Learn how you can help someone change with a science and compassionate-based approach. You don’t have to be “enabling,” use “tough love” or wait for them to hit “rock bottom.” Dr. Jeffrey Foote joins the show today to show us how we can help a loved one make a positive change and keep our sanity. Dr. Jeffrey Foote, Phd, is cofounder of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) outpatient programs on the east coast. He is also cofounder and executive director of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to the families of persons struggling with substance use. Additionally, he is coauthor of the award-winning book, Beyond Addiction-How Science and Kindness Help People Change and the new book, The Beyond Addiction Workbook. We talk about: What we’ve gotten wrong about helping people change Understanding why someone drinks How a drinking problem is also a learning problem
56:57•21 Jun 2023
Helping Loved Ones: A Kind and Scientific Approach to Changing Drinking Habits
Episode Overview
- Dr. Jeffrey Foote advocates a compassionate, science-based approach to supporting loved ones with drinking problems.
- The episode sheds light on the stigmatization and shame associated with addiction, providing a more hopeful and collaborative approach to fostering change.
- Listeners gain valuable insights and tools for navigating the complexities of helping a loved one with a drinking problem, empowering them to approach the situation with empathy and grace.
“I don't want to live this way. I'm somebody who's getting something out of this behavior and I'd probably like to change it some, and I'd certainly be willing to consider that. And if you're approaching me in a way that's understanding of that and is encouraging of that change, that's really appreciated.”
Feeling helpless about a loved one's drinking habits? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Deb Mazenor sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Foote, a renowned expert in addiction and co-author of 'Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change'. Dr. Foote offers a refreshing perspective on how to support someone struggling with alcohol, steering clear of the outdated 'tough love' approach and the myth that they need to hit rock bottom first. Dr.
Foote delves into why people drink and how understanding these reasons can pave the way for positive change. He emphasizes a compassionate, evidence-based strategy, offering practical tools to create an environment conducive to change without feeling like you're enabling bad behavior. Whether you're sober and dealing with a partner who still drinks, or you're just trying to help someone you care about, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
You'll also hear about the emotional toll addiction takes on families, and how to navigate these challenges with empathy and grace. By focusing on kindness and scientific principles, Dr. Foote aims to remove the stigma and shame often associated with addiction, making it easier for everyone involved to move forward. If you're searching for a way to help a loved one without losing your sanity, this episode is a must-listen.
It's not just about changing drinking habits; it's about fostering a supportive, understanding environment where real transformation can happen.
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