In the first of a two part series, Andrea shares her experience leading a family recovery group and some common mistakes she sees families make in recovery. Understanding that we generally want nothing more than to be supportive, listen to learn about ways you may be inadvertently contributing to your loved ones substance use disorder and strategies to move into healthier behaviors.

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here!

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery

In this episode, Andrea breaks down the difference between basic, indulgent, and spiritual self-care. Listen to learn more about practicing self-care for your spirit and how to make your light within shine even brighter. 

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here!

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery

Andrea's recommendations for uplifting podcasts:

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Unlocking Us with Brene' Brown

Mark Groves Podcast

And for relatable laughs, Ladies and Tangents

In this episode, Andrea shares a recovery reading, "Just for Today" and discusses how to incorporate this slogan into your life to stay present, grounded, and hopeful. Listen to learn more ways to get out of a funk, stop time traveling, and to appreciate where your feet are.

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here!

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery

Just for Today reading that is shared in this episode.

In this episode, Andrea discusses what boundaries are, how to set them, and the importance of maintaining them. Listen to learn more about healthy boundaries and why you're worthy of living with boundaries in an effort to build healthier relationships.

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here!

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery

Resources:

More info on boundaries from the queen of healing from co-dependency, Melody Beattie: Boundaries

In this episode, Andrea speaks more with her therapist hat on to offer tips and recommendations for surviving holidays or events, while experiencing more joy and gratitude in recovery. Listen to learn more about how to support yourself and your loved one coping with a substance use disorder as you navigate more family time and parties where there may be drinking. Learn more about how to build new, happy memories whether your loved one is still drinking or using or not.

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here!

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery

Resources:

Al-Anon

Nar-Anon

Families Anonymous

In this episode, Andrea discusses the Al-Anon slogan, "How important is it?". Listen to learn more about this slogan and how it can keep our perspectives in check and help lead us to serenity.

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here!

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery

More information on Al-Anon

More on Al-Anon slogans

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here!

In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of practicing gratitude in recovery. Listen to learn more about gratitude, ways to cultivate gratitude, and begin practicing to see for yourself the gifts gratitude brings.

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery

Resources:

More information on 3 Good Things, created by Martin Seligman, PhD, founder of Positive Psychology: Three Good Things Experiment

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS explores family addiction recovery. Including education about substance use disorders and the impact on family members, tips on bringing more serenity to your life, and creating a community to break free from isolation. We are so glad you're here! 

In this episode, Andrea discusses the concept of grace in recovery. Listen to learn more about grace and its impact on healing and connection with others. 

Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @gracethroughrecovery