How do you "reframe" bad  situations? What does it means to reframe in a realistic, not idealistic way?

How do you handle the difficulties of giving advice? Our hosts discuss the best ways to approach such conversations -- including simply listening.

There's power in patience and a more passive, accepting approach to helping your loved one walk their own path of recovery.

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What can we control? When we set boundaries, what happens for us and our loved one? Our hosts point out that change requires patience, time, and more patience.

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Dominique and Kayla discuss finding common ground with your loved one -- or anyone else -- on seemingly intractable issues.

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How do you release the trauma that can affect families and loved ones, and learn new habits over time? Our hosts take a deeper dive.

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In times of conflict, any interaction with your loved one -- positive or negative -- can reinforce using behavior. Our hosts discuss how the CRAFT process of simply removing yourself from the situation can create a paradigm shift in the relationship.

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How do you communicate with your loved one in a way that is helpful for everyone? By becoming a "positivity detective." Our hosts dispel the myths of confrontation, detachment, and tough love, explaining how these approaches can damage the relationship and cause you to miss opportunities to encourage recovery.

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How important is it to know for certain whether your loved one is using? The greatest value comes in following your instincts, rewarding your loved one's positive behavior and removing rewards when you suspect use, rather than getting caught up in finding the evidence.

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Our hosts discuss a family struggling with alcohol use and mental health disorders, accompanied by concern over the children's well-being. Dominique cautions about when and how to intervene, the consequences of involving the authorities, and how the CRAFT approach can help.