What If Your Loved One Can’t Be Independent?
Celebrate small victories. Take yourself out of the story. And trust that they can function on some level.
Author: AlliesInRecovery
FAMILIES Speak: Favorite Tools from CRAFT, Pt. 1
Isabel, Kayla, and co-hosts discuss their favorite tools and tips they've used from the CRAFT method.
She’s in Recovery—and Coming Home to Us. What Should We Be Prepared For?
Clear communication about boundaries and feelings is fundamental to handling such moments.
The Power of Doing Nothing
Doing nothing is about taking care of yourself and coming up with better ideas than your more anxious or panicked self can.
VOICES from the Front Lines: Unpacking “Survival Mode” with Wellness Coach Emily Cooney
Guest Emily Cooney discusses how to handle "survival mode," especially when it's chronic.
CRAFTing: CRAFT as a Verb
"To CRAFT" means to slow things down, understand a situation more compassionately, and make considered choices about how to interact.
A New Study Reveals How the Brains of Family Members Respond to Their Loved One
It’s no mystery that humans subjected to various stressors can respond in similar ways. But why is this so? What are the neurological mechanisms? We…
An Interview with Guest Jaclyn Brown: Part Two
Guest Jaclyn Brown tells the story of her painful voyage through losing her brother to addiction. She's now a podcast host and a voice for advocacy.
FAMILIES SPEAK: Hazel’s Dilemma
Co-host Hazel shares a recent high-stakes moment that felt like a necessary betrayal.
When You Think CRAFT Communication Won’t Work
Can CRAFT work in moments when the stakes are high? Even then, it can help you communicate well while holding to boundaries.