EP 57: What If Being a Better Listener Is the Best Addiction Help You Can Offer?

Family Support In Addiction Recovery : Substance Abuse Disorder Tools Beyond Al- Anon

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What if the most powerful way to support your child through addiction isn’t fixing the problem—but listening differently?

As a parent navigating the chaos of substance use, it’s easy to feel desperate, reactive, and emotionally overwhelmed. But what if there were a better way—one rooted not in control, but in calm presence and connection?

• Discover how hostage negotiation and counseling techniques can transform your conversations from combative to compassionate.
• Learn specific tools—like tone of voice and active listening—that create space for calm, even in the middle of crisis.
• Understand how shifting from judgment to empathy fosters trust and connection with your child.Press play to uncover how becoming a more mindful, empathetic listener could be the most healing gift you offer your child today.

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This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.