Latest Familyrecovery Podcast Episodes
Ep. 014 - Professional Insider: Treatment is a Business - The Inner Workings featuring Jordan Young
Addiction Treatment 101 - September 10, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsEver wondered how to truly define the success of your recovery journey or the recovery journey of a loved one? Maybe you want to share your story with others in hopes of helping other people with their recovery. Or maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are capable of owning a successful b...
Ep. 013 - What to Do When Your Loved One Believes They Are Cured But Have Not Given Adequate Time for Recovery
Addiction Treatment 101 - September 05, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWhat sets up a family for future success when dealing with recovery? Is it setting firm foundations for their future? Is it finding a strong community and support system? What if there are areas that need improvement? Are there warning signs to look out for or boundaries that need to be set? T...
Ep. 012 - The Value of Mental Health Facilities
Addiction Treatment 101 - September 03, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsEver wondered the purpose for mental health facilities? Maybe you are thinking about sending a loved one to a mental health facility but you aren’t sure if it is beneficial to the situation. Or maybe you opted to send a loved one to a mental health facility but were displeased with the result. ...
Ep. 011 - How to Trust a Loved One After So Much Hurt
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 29, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDo you wrestle with wanting to trust your loved one even though they’ve lost your trust over and over again? Maybe you want to start giving them small freedoms but don’t know when it’s the right time. Or maybe you want to show your loved one that you want to be able to trust them but you don’t k...
Ep. 010 - How to Show a Loved One You Care While Also Maintaining Your Own Mental Health
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 27, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDo you ever feel stress or anxiety from your loved one’s addictive behaviors? When was the last time you actually took time for your own healing? Maybe you forgot what it’s like to take care of yourself because you’ve always had to take care of other people. Or maybe you can’t remember the last ...
Ep. 009 - Healthy Boundaries for Children with Addicted Parents
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 22, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsHave you ever had to set healthy boundaries between you and a family member because of their addictive behaviors? Maybe you have a parent who is dealing with an alcohol addiction and you want to start implementing boundaries to keep a healthy relationship. Or maybe you have a child who is dealin...
Ep. 008 - Is Tough Love the Right Approach? When is it needed?
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 20, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsHave you ever had to use the tough love approach when it came to a loved one’s behavior? Maybe you’ve tried different approaches but nothing seemed to be working when it came to providing care and the proper treatment. This week, I explore the idea of tough love and when it is necessary. I ha...
Ep. 007 - Professional Insider: How to Pick a Sober Living featuring Ian Koch
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 15, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsEver wondered what the differences are between Recovery Residence, Sober Living, or Oxford House? Maybe you are planning an intervention for your loved one but you also want to make sure there are strategies involved for preparing for their future. Or maybe you are looking into the different aft...
Ep. 006 - Sober Living: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 13, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsHave a loved one you want to send to a sober living facility but don’t know what to look for? Maybe you are wanting to help your loved one succeed on their own but don’t know what the next step is. Or maybe you have found a sober living facility near you but not sure exactly what questions you s...
Ep. 005 - The Dangers of Treatment Center Employees That Are Also in Recovery
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 08, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDid you know that the criteria for being a good clinician doesn’t include them also being in recovery themselves? Sure, clinicians who have their own recovery journeys can be a great source for those who are currently in recovery programs. However, clinicians who don’t have a recovery journey ar...
Ep. 004 - Length of Recovery is NOT a Qualifier of Good Treatment
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 06, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsRegardless of what you have been told, there isn’t a one-size fits all treatment for recovery patients. There isn’t a magical length of time that qualifies good treatment and there for sure isn’t a magical dollar amount that promises a full recovery. There is, however, specific qualifications th...
Ep. 003 - Questions to Ask Treatment Centers to Protect the Ones You Love with Shelly Young of FamilyRX
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 03, 2019 17:26 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsHave you or a loved one suffered from traumatic experiences after being lied to by treatment centers promising care for your family? Maybe you are currently researching the best mentors, counselors, and facilities but you feel bombarded with the pressures of picking the right treatment centers. ...
Ep. 002 - Vaping THC: Not the Weed of Your Childhood
Addiction Treatment 101 - August 01, 2019 16:40 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsEver wonder what vape pens are actually made of? Have an adolescent who seems to be addicted to their vape pen? Exactly how much THC can go unspotted through the use of vape pens? This week, I’m talking about the epidemic of adolescents and vaping THC. With the push of legalizing marijuanna in...
Ep. 001 - That is NOT an Intervention with Shelly Young of FamilyRX
Addiction Treatment 101 - July 30, 2019 15:43 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDespite what you may have seen on T.V., true intervention doesn’t include interrogation and exploitation of the person’s addiction. There is a lot to unlearn and unpact about the process of recovery and true freedom. This week, our guest Shelly Young, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fami...
The Purpose of Addiction Treatment 101
Addiction Treatment 101 - July 28, 2019 00:20 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThis is the Addiction Treatment 101 Podcast. This is unlike any other addiction recovery podcast as professionals will be sharing insights into the addiction treatment industry. We will be providing to provide families with information and resources to help find and maintain lasting recovery fro...
Section 1, Chapter 1: Introduction: Facing the Problem
Intervention Workshop - March 29, 2019 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJeff Jay and Debra Jay provide an introduction and overview of the Intervention Workshop. How can we come together as a family to help our addicted loved one get treatment? How can we avoid catastrophic consequences and raise the bottom to right now? Planning and preparation are critical. There ...
Section 1, Chapter 2: Underestimating the Problem
Intervention Workshop - March 28, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsFamilies often hope it's not really addiction (or substance use disorder). Different family members have different opinions, and that dilutes the power of love and family. By the way, family is whatever we define "family" to be. Addiction is a brain disease, and sometimes a brain injury. It wi...
Section 1, Chapter 3: Inside the addicted Brain
Intervention Workshop - March 27, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDebra Jay takes you inside the addicted brain for an up-close look at the neurobiology of addiction. Addiction has been recognized as a disease since 1877, and it has been recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association since 1955. Addiction is not a learned behavior, or simply a w...
Section 1, Chapter 4: Myths and Misconceptions
Intervention Workshop - March 26, 2019 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSubstance use disorders, alcoholism and drug addiction are widely misunderstood. They are often considered moral issues or failures of will power, or defects of character. These ideas are wrong. In this chapter, we explore the many myths and misconceptions surrounding addiction, and set the reco...
Section 1, Chapter 5: Enabling
Intervention Workshop - March 25, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJeff Jay discusses the dynamics of enabling. Here he defines "innocent enabling," which happens when the family thinks there loved one is just going through a phase, and will grow out of their problem. Then he talks about "desperate enabling," when the family finally realizes their loved one has...
Section 1, Chapter 6: Detachment and the Brain
Intervention Workshop - March 24, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDebra Jay describes the changes that happen inside the brains of family members and friends who are trying to deal with an active addict. How does unpredictable stress and unmanageability affect us? How does stress and fear affect the developing brains of children in the household? This podcasts...
Section 1, Chapter 7: Power of the Group
Intervention Workshop - March 23, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWhy does 1-to-1 discussion seem fruitless with someone with a substance use disorder? Addicted people tend to keep friends and family off balance, telling different stories to different people, pitting one against another, and playing the blame game. When family and friends come together in a se...
Section 1, Chapter 8: Road to Integrity
Intervention Workshop - March 22, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAddiction robs the individual of their integrity, causing them to lie to the people they love the most. But family members also lose their integrity. We say we won't stand for it anymore, but we do. We say we won't cover up or enable, but we do. the intervention process helps family members reco...
Section 2, An introduction: Step by Step
Intervention Workshop - March 21, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsStarting your intervention process. Choosing a detail person. Downloadable materials. How to find a good interventionist, getting referrals from top treatment provider. The necessity for planning carefully, and not cutting corners. When you need a professional: 1) history of suicide attempts, 2)...
Section 2, Chapter 1: Building Your Team
Intervention Workshop - March 20, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWho should be on your intervention team? Who should not be on the intervention team? How to involve reluctant team members and bring them into process. Guidelines for when children (minimum age 12) can be involved. Tips for determining if an employer can be involved. How to work with an EAP or h...
Section 2, Chapter 2: Choosing Treatment
Intervention Workshop - March 19, 2019 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsChoosing treatment, choosing the right level of support, so your loved one has the greatest chance of success. Inpatient residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), halfway house or sober house. Local treatment or a national-level treatment center. Concerns with utilizing insurance. How to identify...
Section 2, Chapter 3: Writing Intervention Letters
Intervention Workshop - March 18, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA guide to writing letters for an intervention, based on the book "Love First," by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay. Seven point process for writing intervention letters. Interventions should not be done off-handedly, with people making up what they want to say on the spot. Letters provide structure, and ...
Section 2, Chapter 4: Deciding on Bottom Lines
Intervention Workshop - March 17, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMost people go to treatment on intervention day, about 85%. However, if we get a hard NO from our addicted loved one, there may be some natural consequences which will follow. At a minimum, we may look at the ways we've been enabling the problem to continue. Many alcoholics and addicts rely on t...
Section 2, Chapter 5: Brainstorming Objections
Intervention Workshop - March 16, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn many cases, the addicts objections to treatment may be the addiction fighting for its life, almost as though the addiction is a separate person. Two types of objections. 1) Substantial objections, such as work or family commitments, scheduling problems, legal matters. 2) Insubstantial objecti...
Section 2, Chapter 6: Rehearsal Process
Intervention Workshop - March 15, 2019 16:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsEveryone is nervous prior to the intervention. When you complete a good rehearsal process, you will feel more confident in yourselves and the process. Use your checklist. Choosing the last letter: the closer. Determine the right order for the letters to be read in. Seating arrangements. Making f...
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