Family and Friends' Role in Supporting Recovery

About this episode: This episode discusses the challenges faced by those supporting a loved one through recovery, emphasizing the balance between offering support and managing personal emotions.

The emotional impact on family and friends during a loved one’s recovery Strategies for effective support without overriding personal emotions Understanding the recovery process and its impact on relationships

Who this episode is for: Family members, friends, and caregivers of individuals in recovery looking to understand how best to support their loved ones while also caring for their own emotional well-being.

Highlights from “Family and Friends’ Role in Supporting Recovery”

• Balancing support with personal emotional health
• Navigating the complexities of trust and communication in recovery
• The importance of setting boundaries and understanding the recovery timeline

Related Content: Maintaining Post-Treatment Progress with 3A | Addiction Recovery | Intensive Treatment Program–3A

Connect with us:

• Millennium Counseling Center: Website
• Derek Bylsma: Millennium | LinkedIn
• Oren Matteson: Millennium | LinkedIn

More about Millennium Counseling Center and our hosts:

The Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago specializes in mental health services with a strong focus on various forms of addiction, including their premier program, 3A, which is targeted towards alcohol addiction. They offer a wide range of counseling methods, including one-on-one, couples, and group counseling, alongside an intensive treatment program that emphasizes personalized attention, accountability, and acceptance.

The center tackles issues like depression, PTSD, anxiety, childhood trauma, and various addictions (chemical, sex, eating disorders, etc.), addressing both individual and relational challenges. Their approach is comprehensive, aiming to aid recovery through multi-modal treatment plans that are tailored to individual needs, which also include leveraging their extensive knowledge of the local recovery community.

The podcast is hosted by Derek Bylsma, Executive Director and leader of the 3A and Sports divisions, and Oren Matteson, Vice President and Clinical Director. Derek, with a rich background in both athletics and mental health, brings a unique perspective, particularly in sports psychology and recovery-related work. Oren focuses on adult addiction and trauma recovery, especially sexual and relationship addictions, promoting healing through empathy and compassion.

Their mission reflects a commitment to helping individuals break free from the cycles of self-hate, shame, and pain often associated with mental illnesses and addictions, restoring hope and promoting healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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