If you've just started the Recovery Journey, this Episode speaks to the most important part of this Recovery: taking care of yourself. The first step is understanding what needs to be healed through reviewing your ACEs (Episode 1), understanding your Trauma, and organizing your thoughts regarding your experiences as you begin treatment with a Licensed Therapist or Recovery Team. The next step is building commitment to yourself, to take care of You. One of the best ways you can help your child heal, is to begin a healing process for your self. 

1) ACES Scores and What They Mean

2) DSM-5 and 5 Fast Facts

3) American Psychological Association on PTSD Treatments

4) Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association

5) Author of The Price of Priviliege, Madeline Levine, PhD

6) The Wisdom of Trauma Gabor Mate

7) Finding Help / Recovery Resources from SAMHSA.Gov

Thank you for listening and please visit www.siblinghoodofrecovery.com for free resources, links to organizations, groups and individuals who can offer help in the Journey of Recovery towards healing from substance use disorders. If you like this Podcast, please leave a rating on wherever you're listening. It will help to get the word out.

If there is one message I can leave you with, the best you can offer your loved one battling addiction is love and a healthier you.

Walk gently, my friend.