Adulting: What Is My Loved One Capable Of?
Foster awareness and connection. Do mini experiments; let them succeed or fail, and don’t be critical or have huge expectations.
Category: SELF-CARE
FAMILIES SPEAK: Favorite Tools from CRAFT, Pt. 2
In part 2, Isabel, Kayla, and co-hosts discuss favorite tools and tips from working with the CRAFT method.
“The Three F’s”: Annie Highwater on Seeking Peace Before Plunging Into the Storm
Sometimes we need to get involved. Sometimes we don’t. Pausing to calm and center ourselves helps either way.
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.
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.
Your Oxygen Mask – A Central Tenet of CRAFT
The CRAFT method points to the efficacy of shifting our focus back to our Self, even in some of the most dire or anxiety-producing situations.
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: Handling Hard Feelings
How do you deal with feelings like frustration and fear around your loved one's substance use? Our co-hosts share experiences and tools.