By Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
What sets up a family for future success when dealing with recovery? Is it setting firm foundations for their future? Is it finding a strong community and support system? What if there are areas that need improvement? Are there warning signs to look out for or boundaries that need to be set?
This week, I am answering all these questions and more to help you guarantee future success for your family and your loved ones in recovery. I share the different ways you can implement strong foundations and boundary practices as well as outside reinforcements that can help you along the way. There is a myriad of ways to help you and your loved ones and I want to dig into some of those key practices.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Ever wondered the purpose for mental health facilities? Maybe you are thinking about sending a loved one to a mental health facility but you aren’t sure if it is beneficial to the situation. Or maybe you opted to send a loved one to a mental health facility but were displeased with the result.
This week, I am talking about the value of mental health facilities and how they operate. There are common misconceptions of how mental health facilities operate and the purpose of their care so I explain what those intentions are. I also share a story sent in by a listener of their negative experience with a mental health facilities and how their family member was treated through the overnight process.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Do you wrestle with wanting to trust your loved one even though they’ve lost your trust over and over again? Maybe you want to start giving them small freedoms but don’t know when it’s the right time. Or maybe you want to show your loved one that you want to be able to trust them but you don’t know where to start.
This week, I am driving home one of the major issues when it comes to loving those in recovery: learning how to trust after so much dishonesty. I share my personal experience of how I earned back my mother’s trust after two years of living in recovery and how this trust came with new freedoms. When it comes to trust, it’s not easily earned after much turmoil. However, trust can be redeemable, it just takes time to earn it back.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Do you ever feel stress or anxiety from your loved one’s addictive behaviors? When was the last time you actually took time for your own healing? Maybe you forgot what it’s like to take care of yourself because you’ve always had to take care of other people. Or maybe you can’t remember the last time you allowed yourself to simply enjoy the environment around you.
This week, I am talking about the importance of loving yourself through the recovery process. Many families forget what it’s like to take care of themselves because they’ve undergone the stress of dealing with their loved one’s addictions. But I want you to know that how you show up for yourself is how you show up for others. Don’t forget to love yourself even in times of stress. The best thing you can do for your loved ones is to allow yourself time to heal and process through your own recovery journey.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Have you ever had to set healthy boundaries between you and a family member because of their addictive behaviors? Maybe you have a parent who is dealing with an alcohol addiction and you want to start implementing boundaries to keep a healthy relationship. Or maybe you have a child who is dealing with a drug addiction and you need a strong support system to help you maintain those boundaries.
This week, I am discussing how to set healthy boundaries between you and your family members during their recovery journey. One of the questions I have been asked this week is how to set healthy boundaries between a child and an addictive parent. Setting healthy boundaries helps ensure positive relationships as well as a successful future.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Have you ever had to use the tough love approach when it came to a loved one’s behavior? Maybe you’ve tried different approaches but nothing seemed to be working when it came to providing care and the proper treatment.
This week, I explore the idea of tough love and when it is necessary. I have been asked this question numerous times and I want to address the reasons why tough love can be essential in familial relationships. Tough love can seem risque, but in the right light it can make a positive difference for your loved one’s future. As I share my experiences, I also discuss the topic of enabling and what that looks like for the family.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Ever wondered what the differences are between Recovery Residence, Sober Living, or Oxford House? Maybe you are planning an intervention for your loved one but you also want to make sure there are strategies involved for preparing for their future. Or maybe you are looking into the different aftercare programs to try and find the best fit for your loved one.
Our guest this week, founder of Surfside Structured Sober Living, Ian Koch, shares with us what steps you need to take in order to get the proper treatment for your loved ones as well as what questions to ask each facility. Ian talks to us about strategic planning, things to look out for, and why you should be researching the different services each facility should offer to ensure a successful future outside of your loved ones recovery journey.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
When Addiction Treatment Doesn’t Work: https://structuredsoberliving.com/when-addiction-treatment-doesnt-work/
Did you know that the criteria for being a good clinician doesn’t include them also being in recovery themselves? Sure, clinicians who have their own recovery journeys can be a great source for those who are currently in recovery programs. However, clinicians who don’t have a recovery journey are just as qualified to help those who are struggling.
This week, I am discussing how clinicians who aren’t in recovery themselves actually have an unbiased therapeutic foundation for those in early recovery. I also talk about how to ask the right questions to ensure the best treatment for you and your family. By asking facilities about the history of the facility, as well as the ratio of clinicians in recovery vs. those who aren’t in recovery, this allows you to really understand the dynamic of the treatment you will be getting.
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If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Regardless of what you have been told, there isn’t a one-size fits all treatment for recovery patients. There isn’t a magical length of time that qualifies good treatment and there for sure isn’t a magical dollar amount that promises a full recovery. There is, however, specific qualifications that determine if you or your family member is getting the best treatment they deserve.
This week, I’m discussing the different qualifications that produce healthy environments for recovery. Whether it’s a 12-step recovery program or individual therapy sessions, every individual's recovery journey is unique and needs the proper treatment. There may not be a one-size fits all program, but the education of the treatment facility and its therapists is a step in the right direction.
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Connect with Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC
If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
Ever wonder what vape pens are actually made of? Have an adolescent who seems to be addicted to their vape pen? Exactly how much THC can go unspotted through the use of vape pens?
This week, I’m talking about the epidemic of adolescents and vaping THC. With the push of legalizing marijuanna in America, I break down just how easily accessible adolescents are able to purchase these vape pens. Let’s take a look at just how dangerous the effects can have on adolescents and how to spot the addictive behaviors.
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Connect with Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC
If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com or call (512) 200-8400 to schedule a free family consultation.
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.