My special guest this week is Casey Arrillaga! He is a clinical social worker and chemical dependency counselor who has lived with and around addiction for all his life. In his book “Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions” and his podcast “Addiction and the Family”, he shares the knowledge gained from conducting hundreds of family workshops and helping thousands of family members, and also weaves in his own narrative of recovery both as an individual and a family member.
In his newest book, Casey and illustrator Skye Hilton worked together to help kids start to find hope and healing by giving them a voice and encouraging them to use it in facing the difficult subject of a parent's addiction.
The message of the book, seen through a child's eyes, is based on years of In this insightful episode of Warriors in Hope with Valerie Silveira, I am joined by Casey Arrillaga, a clinical social worker, chemical dependency counselor, and author. Casey has spent his life around addiction and has dedicated his career to helping families navigate the difficult terrain of addiction and recovery. We discuss his work, including his book Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions, his podcast Addiction and the Family, and his newest book that helps children of parents with addiction find hope and healing. Casey shares his personal experience, his unique perspective on recovery, and his passion for helping families reclaim their lives. Tune in for a conversation filled with insights on healing, hope, and the power of recovery.
Connect with Casey at: www.CaseyAuthor.com
Connect with Valerie: www.ValerieSilveira.com