What Do We Have to Look Forward To?
Supporting a Loved one with SUD means different things to different people. Meggie, for example, comes from a family that’s confronted the disorder …
Category: SOCIETAL MYTHS – tough love
He Keeps Going To Treatment—And Sabotaging Himself Once He’s There
When a Loved One is motivated to seek treatment, it’s a cause for celebration. But for many that’s just one of many challenges. Remaining and thri…
Debunked in 3 ½ Minutes: Harmful Myths About Family and Recovery
It can’t be said too often: substance use disorder is a disease. Yet unlike nearly all other diseases, it’s still often treated as a moral failure…
When Do You Work on Use of Less-Dangerous Substances?
On this episode of "Coming Up for Air", Dominique shares a family’s question about a Loved One who has addressed their most pressing substance of …
The Antidote to Shame: Part 2
In Part 2 of this podcast series, "Coming Up for Air" hosts look at shame and negative thinking, discussing ways to slow down, gain awareness, and soo…
Conditional Love, Unconditional Love, and What Leads to Shame: Part 1
Even when love is not conditional, there sometimes must be conditions regarding people’s behavior. Love in romantic relationships may change if you …
When Do You Work on Use of Less-Dangerous Substances?
Should the family now focus on their loved one’s cannabis use? Our hosts discuss harm reduction and the role of the “functional analysis” in CRA…
Learning How to Not React in Tough Moments
On this episode of our "Coming Up for Air" podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss strategies to back away and not succumb to your emotions during difficult…
Conditional Love, Unconditional Love, and What Leads to Shame: Part 1
Even when love is not conditional, there sometimes must be conditions regarding people’s behavior. Love in romantic relationships may change if you …
Learning How to Not React in Tough Moments
On this episode of our "Coming Up for Air" podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss strategies to back away and not succumb to your emotions during those dif…