The Support Recovery Podcast

How do you let go of control during your loved one's recovery process?

In this episode we speak with addiction counselor Derrick Gilbert about how to support your loved one while surrendering to the recovery process.

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)

Recovery Specialist and Addictions Counselor Mark McDonald speaks with Skyler about the many different paths that people take in recovery.

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)

Recovery Specialist and Addictions Counselor Mark McDonald speaks with Skyler about the many different paths that people take in recovery.

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)

How do you confront your loved one about his or her addiction?

Skyler and Michael talk to recovery advocate and experienced parent, Leigh Roberts about how to begin the process of reconcilliation and growth with a loved one struggling with a life-controlling issue.

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)

What exactly is addiction and how should it be treated?

Skyler speaks with recovery specialist Mark McDonald to promote an accurate understanding of addiction and address common misconceptions.

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)

How can we find support for ourselves in our relationships to our addicted loved ones?

How has their life controlling issue affected us, our families, and our communities?

Michael and Skyler answer these questions and share ways that families can begin putting the pieces back together.

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)

How can we break through denial and own the problems that are present in ourselves and our families?

Michael and Skyler discuss what denial is, why we get stuck in it, and how to break through it.

Sources and Resources:

- http://alcoholrehab.com/addiction-articles/addiction-and-denial/

- "An Adult Child's Guide to What's Normal" by John and Linda Friel

- www.ozarksteenchallenge.com

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)

What are the warning signs that my loved one is struggling with addiction?

Michael and Skyler speak with experienced pastor and chaplain, Bill Niebuhr about his own story of recovery, his experience working with those struggling with addiction, and the signs that a loved one is developing an addiction.

www.ozarksteenchallenge.com

Music:

Intro - "Corporate Innovative" by Scott Holmes (www.scottholmesmusic.uk)

Outro- "Letting Go" by David Szestay (freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/)