Have you financially supported a child with addiction for years and then reached a point where you wanted to change but could not? Have you wondered if your support is holding your child back rather than helping them move forward? Have you wondered if professional coaching might be more useful for changing your behavior, than psychotherapy? This strong resourceful loving mom had tried everything but found herself unable to take care of herself while supporting her daughter with addiction. Through coaching, she changed her behavior to better self-care, which allowed her daughter to find recovery, maturity, and independence. No tough love, no detachment with love, no codependency; by using support, skill-building, and practice, this mom found a way to save her daughter her grandson and herself from addiction.
This was very informative.
I’m glad you found it helpful! Please let me know any topics you’d like covered in future episodes. Have a wonderful holiday season!
The power of positive thinking enabled with coaching doesn’t surprise me with great results.
It’s difficult to get past all the stereotypes about addiction, approaching it with a positive attitude and love seems to be a winning combination.
Thanks for your insight, Bren! Yes there’s nothing more effective than positive thinking and positive reinforcement of healthy behavior. We all appreciate praise, and it makes us want to continue our recovery journey. Let me know if there’s a topic you’d like to see discussed in a future episode. Have a great holiday season!