Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Supporting Families Without Enabling

09.21.2019 - By Dr. Dawn-Elise SnipesPlay

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Summary

- Enabling behaviors can occur with anyone, not just people who are addicted.

- Most of the time people do not start out enabling, they often feel responsible in some way and are trying to make things better

- Supporting without enabling means

- Getting clear about your wants and needs

- Setting boundaries (emotional, physical, financial…)

- Learning how to say “no”

- Being willing to encourage and support healthy behaviors

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