Empowering vs Enabling: Loved Ones and Family Members
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- čas přidán 6. 03. 2021
- Discussion and Q&A for those suffering from addiction, loved ones, and the community.
Dr. B, Parham, and Guest psychologist Dr. G, expert on substance abuse and family dynamics. - Zábava
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Thank you so much for making these distinctions and this helpful advice!!!
Thank you Dr. B for inviting others into your discussion like Parham and Dr. G. what you guys are doing is sooo NEEDED. :)
Appreciate you taking time to leave a comment Eric. I have had the privilege of knowing you since 2012 and worked side by side with you since 2015 and I can say that you are also leading the way in changing the narrative and breaking the stigmas that exist in the field of mental health and addictions. Thank you for what you do in the field also.
Dr. B, I am full of admiration not only for your work, dedication and approach but also to your VERY careful and considerate choice of words that contributes a LOT to the destigmatization of substance use disorder in the 21st century. This always strikes me whenever I watch you and it brings me hope and power during the journey. Thank you
Hi Nadim. Thank you. How have you been.
Thank you for taking time to leave this thoughtful comment. I also agree with you regarding your take of Dr. B and the frontline work that he is doing in the addiction space. Appreciate the support.
Thank you Amada for talking about your challenges with your husband's recovery. I have heard those feelings before and until it's talked about many will suffer unnecessarily. Your bravery brings hope to others.
Would you kick someone out if they had diabetes?
God no. I am fully capable of managing it. This is what is great about our programs. All profession owned, run, and managed.
Hi David. Thank you for taking time the time to ask a question that creates the opportunity to further the conversation on the topic. I really do believe in the individualized approach for care and I do believe that one solution may not be the same for another person or their family. I would never tell anyone to kick anyone out just because someone is using, however I would encourage them to have a conversation about expectations, boundaries, finances, values, or whatever else may be important to them. I have also come across families who are ok with the using as long as what was mutually agreed upon was respected. However, that is not the case in most scenarios. Setting a boundary and telling an adult they are no longer allowed to live inside a family home is a highly personal decision and often times it is not the first intervention used to help increase motivation, but it does have its benefits once other strategies have been exhausted. I also understand your comparison between diabetes and addictions. Diabetes left untreated is deadly, and addiction left untreated is also deadly. People are often able to manage their diabetes inside their home, but many people have a hard time managing their addiction in an environment that continues to supports their continued use of a substance. Those who struggle with active addiction are some of the strongest, most capable, empathic, and caring individuals and with proper treatment are able to manage their addictions. They have the ability to live a life free from active addiction and to achieve self-sufficiency. I hope that this response provided some more clarity to your question.
@@the1minutetherapist566 nice reply. The challenge is as always the stigma. Keep up the good work guys.
I'm having a hard time Dr. B and Parham. My ex is in active addiction he uses "crack." He is 42. We have a 4 year old together. We were together for 7 years. He is "killing" me. I'm so tired. He is taking advantage.
I AM ENABLING "KILLING" him. Please help. Thank you.
Is that his bedroom?