Podcast #83 — SUD, the Family & the Importance of Patterns
In their work with families of addicted Loved Ones, Kayla and Dominique have observed how certain patterns are mirrored. In a nutshell, our Loved Ones…
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Podcast # 82 — Crisis vs Chronic, the Sequel
Dominique joins Kayla and Laurie and pushes last week's conversation a bit deeper (episode #81). You will hear more concrete examples of how…
Podcast #81 — When Crisis Mode Becomes Chronic, and How to Shift This
Kayla and Laurie dive into the issue 'When crisis mode becomes chronic.' They look into WHY you don't want that, including the neuro-scien…
Podcast #80 — Low-Hanging Fruit: As the Family, What Actions Can You Take Today?
This episode focuses on "Low-Hanging Fruit," meaning: Give yourself some easy-to-accomplish, satisfying tasks that you can do…
Podcast #79 — When Things Get Nasty, What Cards Trump the Blame Card?
When your Loved One plays the "Blame" card, or shames you, or guilts you, what are your options? Our hosts dive in deep to this multi-…
Podcast #78 — Is “Addiction” a Bad Word? Removing Stigma from Our Language
Why all the hubbub about stigmatizing language when it comes to Substance Use? Is "addiction" a bad word? Laurie MacDougall expl…
Podcast #77 — How Considering ‘Identity’ Can Improve Things with Your Loved One with Addiction
When we're too attached to a role we've been playing, or think we should play, this often puts blinders on us. We are much less able to take a…
Podcast #76 — Shame, Shame and More Shame (and Its Good Friend, Substance Use)
Shame plays a prominent role where substance use has become problematic: the person misusing substances often feels shame about being stuck in the pat…
Podcast # 75 — Do’s & Don’ts When You’re On the Phone with an Addicted Loved One
Whether your loved one is far away, or your communications are simply scanty, we share the Do's and Don'ts for when you do get them on the pho…
Podcast #74 — Learn How to Apply CRAFT with a Loved One Who’s Far Away or Isn’t in Touch
Learn to coax the scared, wounded animal back out of the woods and back into a relationship with you. Learn to communicate without the anxiety and pan…