Honesty: Do I need a recovery and healing program? Signs and symptoms of compulsive and addictive behaviors. Doing whatever it takes to get healed and restored. How to know if you need a treatment program.

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

Nehemiah was chosen and called by God to deliver his people from captivity when their nation and people were overrun by the Babylonians. Nehemiah implemented numerous principles and leadership interventions to rebuild his fallen nation. These same Biblical principles can be learned and applied in the recovery and healing process for individuals and family members that are struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

How to implement the CRAFT Family recovery model to help someone heal and recover when the person does want to get help. 

RESOURCES
"Community Reinforcement and Family Training" by Robert J, Meyers
"When Enough is Enough" by Candy Finnigan and Sean Finnigan
"Get Your Loved One Sober"  by Robert J. Meyers and Brenda L. Wolfe

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

This episode will help you discover if you have a dual diagnosis and what the symptoms are and how to address the problems. 
#1.  What came first?  The substance disorder or the mental health disorder?
#2.  Is there still a mental health disorder if the person stops using drugs and     alcohol for at least 30 days?
#3.  If you have two disorders, then everything is going to be more severe. 
#4,  Look at the criteria from the DSM-V manual.  The DSM-V will show you the signs and symptoms that make up a diagnosis.  A treatment plan is based on an accurate diagnosis and assessment. 
RESOURCES:  Groups AA, NA Celebrate Recovery
PROGRAMS:  Seeking Safety, DBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention Programs, Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs. 
BOOKS:  "Step Guide For Dual Disordered Clients"  Katie Evans, PHD, MAC
"Understanding The 12 Steps"  Terrance Gorski. 
"When Enough is Enough" Candice Finnigan and Sean Finnigan

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

This episode describes a number of strategies and ways to get back to your purpose and vision for a full joyful life after the difficult trials of 2019.  Restoration Family is a ministry of professional mental health and substance use disorder counseling and recovery teaching and education.  We are here to empower and equip families to enter into a restoration and healing process for individuals and loved ones that are struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.  The following resources are recommended to individuals and families that are in need of recovery support and educational materials.  
                                   https://www.celebraterecovery.com
                                   "Waking The Dead"  John Eldredge
                   "When Enough Is Enough"  Candy Finnigan, Sean Finnigan
                             

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.

The Stop, Go and Let's Talk episode discusses a number of things that individuals and families need to stop doing right away, start doing by being intentional, and areas of compromise and communication.
Links and Resources:   "Why Marriages Succeed or Fail"    John Gottman
                                      Albert Ellis   Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
                                      Reality Therapy   William Glasser
                 "Love and Respect"   Emmerison Eggerichs       www.loveandrespect.com
                  "The 5 Love Languages"  Gary Chapman          5lovelanguages.com
               
 
Always seek the advice of your medical provider or physician and any other licensed mental health providers for guidance and professional resources.   

Restoration Family is a recovery and healing educational podcast for individuals and families that have a loved one that struggles with mental health and/or substance use disorders combined. Restoration family teaches Biblical principles, recovery steps, counseling and marriage and family interventions. I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist, a Psy. D. in Counseling, a Master level addiction professional and a trained pastor and chaplain.