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Host Steve Legler speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Foote, one of the authors of Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. Together, they discuss how family members and FEAs can become important catalysts in helping people with addiction issues overcome them, for the benefit of the entire family.   Welcome to Let's Talk Family Enterprise, a podcast that explores the ideas, concepts, and models that best serve Family Enterprise Advisors in supporting their clients.   All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Family Enterprise Canada.   Guest bio Dr. Jeffrey Foote is a psychologist and nationally recognized clinical research scientist with over 30 years of experience utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches for the treatment of substance use issues and Post-traumatic Stress. He is the Co-President and CEO of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to the families of persons struggling with substance use. Dr. Foote was a psychologist for the NY Mets for 11 years and has continued in sports psychology as an independent performance consultant to professional athletes. Before co-founding CMC in 2003, Dr. Foote was the Deputy Director of the Division of Alcohol Treatment and Research at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NYC and Senior Research Associate at The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in NYC. Dr. Foote is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Association of Addiction Psychiatrists.   You can learn more about Dr. Jeffrey Foote on LinkedIn and the CMC Foundation For Change website.   Key Takeaways [:26] Steve Legler welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Foote and invites him to share a little bit about how the cultural discussion on substance abuse hasn't evolved a lot in the past decades and how his book addresses this issue head-on.   [3:09] Cultural norms around addiction are hugely stigmatizing, Dr. Jeffrey raises another very damaging side-effect of culture as a variety of approaches that are not evidence-based are recirculated.   [5:17] Advisors are in a unique and very powerful position, and as such do need to be both sensitive and informed to provide a truly helpful direction.   [7:10] Dr. Foote touches on how Eddie Ford managed to move the perception of addiction forward from a simplistic moral issue to that of a disease.   [9:00] Stepping back and being able to look at the potential reasons for a person's behavior is a good step toward understanding.   [10:56] Dr. Jeffrey offers the one thing he would ask advisors and families to do first and foremost: slow down.   [13:06] It turns out kindness is an evidence-based idea and it can motivate change.   [15:22] The invitation to change the model and some of the tools used to put it into practice.   [17:04] Dr. Foote explains why and how figuring out why those behaviors make sense helps you be kind while tackling addiction.   [18:36] The most powerful resource! Navigating out of addiction is more often successful when the families are involved, but families are the most underserved voices in addiction treatment.   [20:36] Self-awareness and self-care are a major part of helping others, but Dr. Foote cautions that it doesn't necessarily mean detaching and walking away.   [22:44] Good communication tools are a huge asset, whatever the pain point! The Beyond Addiction Workbook offers compassionate, evidence-based tools.   [25:10] The past decades have offered some incremental change in addiction treatment, but the very high prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric issues still needs to be brought to light and addressed.   [28:01] Having a moderating voice in a family discussion on addiction is important to help slow things down.   [29:58] Dr. Jeffrey Foote shares his book recommendations as well as his advice for advisors and families.   [33:14] Steve Legler thanks Dr. Jeffrey Foote for sharing his expertise and closes this episode by reminding listeners to rate and subscribe.   If you enjoyed today's episode, you can subscribe to Let's Talk Family Enterprise on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast apps. Please remember to share this episode with family, friends, and colleagues. Share your thoughts with us at fea@familyenterprise.ca.   Mentioned in this episode Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, by Jeffrey Foote PhD, Carrie Wilkens PhD, Nicole Kosanke PhD, and Stephanie Higgs PhD The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change, by Jeffrey Foote PhD, Kenneth Carpenter PhD, and Carrie Wilkens PhD Listening Well: The Art of Empathic Understanding, by William R. Miller Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment-and How to Get Help That Works, by Anne M. Fletcher   More about Family Enterprise Canada Family Enterprise Canada FEC on Facebook FEC on Twitter FEC on LinkedIn

So many family members sit on the sidelines worried about the health and welfare of their addicted loved ones, struggling to know what to do to help. In this episode we've invited Dr. Carrie Wilkins to discuss evidence-based practices for supporting loved ones struggling with addictive behaviors. As Co-President and CEO of CMC: Foundation for Change, Dr. Wilkens highlights the 'Invitation to Change' model, which integrates strategies from CRAFT, motivational interviewing, self-compassion, acceptance, and commitment therapy. Join us as we discuss the importance of understanding addictive behaviors, managing emotional responses, and utilizing practical, compassionate strategies to create positive change.  The Power of Community in Pornography Recovery: Download Relay and try it out for free, or learn more at Relay's website. Use code GEOFF1 for 15% off!  Broken trust? Download my FREE video series “The First Steps to Rebuilding Trust”  Join my 12-week program, The Trust Building Bootcamp, to heal your broken relationship. Sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on exciting new announcements!  Download my FREE guide to help you quickly end arguments with your spouse:  Connect with me on social media: INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK Visit http://www.geoffsteurer.com for online courses and other supportive resources. About Geoff Steurer: I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship educator, and coach with over 20 years of experience. I am the co-author of, "Love You, Hate the Porn: Healing a Relationship Damaged by Virtual Infidelity", the host of the weekly podcast, "From Crisis to Connection", and have produced workbooks, audio programs, and online courses helping couples and individuals heal from the impact of sexual betrayal, unwanted pornography use, partner betrayal trauma, and rebuilding broken trust. As a leader in the field, I am a frequent contributor on these subjects at national conferences, documentaries, blogs, magazines, and podcasts. I also write a weekly relationship advice column available on my blog. I founded and ran an outpatient sexual addiction and betrayal trauma recovery group program for over 14 years, co-founded and chaired a local conference to educate community members about harmful media, and founded and administered a specialized group therapy practice for over 10 years. I currently maintain a private counseling and coaching practice in beautiful Southern Utah. About Jody Steurer: Jody has been a strong voice supporting women as co-host of the podcast “Speak Up Sister”. She completed a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and is an ACA certified coach. She runs a small business and has years of experience in corporate training and organization. Jody's most challenging work has been raising her four children (two of which are on the autism spectrum). About Dr. Carrie Wilkens: Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. She is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change, a private, inpatient/residential program for adults. She is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a practical guide for families dealing with addiction and substance problems in a loved one based on principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved-One Make Positive Change .  Dr. Wilkens is also Co-President and CEO of the CMC:Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use. Invitation to Change

Today's episode wraps up the series on teen substance use and is a continuation from last week's episode on the methods discussed in the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.If your teen or tween is using substances and you want to know how to best motivate them to change their behavior, this episode and last week's episode 183 is for you. Today I'll discuss the importance of collaborating with your co-parent, using positive reinforcement to see the behavior you want to see and natural and negative consequences to discourage the substance using behavior you don't want to see.  Show Notes for other resources and sourcesTranscriptFind our FREE Parenting Guides Here"I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show. If you're listening in Spotify, you can also rate the show by going to the main episode page and tap the 3 dots to the right of the follow button, tap rate show and tap the 5th star!Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they'll be ready for you in your app.You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!Personal Parent Camp - One payment of $895Personal Parent Camp - Two payments of $450One-Hour Coaching Call - $12530-Minute Coaching Call - $65Check out PARENT CAMP - a cohort-based, 10-week experience that includes a virtual course, in-depth exercises and tools, and weekly live meetings with Ann, where you will learn how to strengthen your relationship and decrease the conflict with your teens and tweens (while improving their behavior.) Join our Facebook Group for Free Support for Parents and others who care for Teens (and get immediate access to all the parenting guides above!)See My Recommended Books For Both You And Your TeenConnect with us on Facebook or Instagram

Today's episode is all about the methods discussed in the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. If you're teen is using substances and you want to know how to best motivate them to change their behavior, this is the episode for you. I talk about motivational interviewing and the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) method of communicating with a loved one who's using. You'll probably be surprised by what you learn.Show Notes for other resources and sourcesTranscriptFind our FREE Parenting Guides Here"I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show. If you're listening in Spotify, you can also rate the show by going to the main episode page and tap the 3 dots to the right of the follow button, tap rate show and tap the 5th star!Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they'll be ready for you in your app.You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!Check out PARENT CAMP - a cohort-based, 10-week experience that includes a virtual course, in-depth exercises and tools, and weekly live meetings with Ann, where you will learn how to strengthen your relationship and decrease the conflict with your teens and tweens (while improving their behavior.) Book a Coaching Call with AnnJoin our Facebook Group for Free Support for Parents and others who care for Teens (and get immediate access to all the parenting guides above!)See My Recommended Books For Both You And Your TeenConnect with us on Facebook or Instagram

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ABOUT THE EPISODE:When Dr. Jarrell Myers took his first job out of grad school, he loved working with children suffering from anxiety disorders, as well as their families. It was a calling he'd already been pursuing for years. But there was a big problem: many kids who needed needed help for their anxiety couldn't become patients in his program because they were using substances.  While this made some clinical sense (for reasons Jarell will explain), it also failed to acknowledge that substance use was woven into their anxiety, often as a coping mechanism.  This is what finally led him to the Center for Motivational Change (CMC).CMC publishes the book I recommend more than any other to parents of kids struggling with substances – Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. Today I finally have a chance to speak with Dr. Myers about some of the core principles it contains.In this episode, we discuss the nature of anxiety, why it makes sense that anxious kids to turn to substances, how parenting those kids may trigger our own fear and anxiety responses, and how to give our families the best fighting chance in the face of these realities.EPISODE RESOURCES:Center for Motivation and ChangeBeyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People ChangeBeyond Addiction Workbook for Friends and FamilyThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsLearn about The Woods, our private online community for dadsFind us on Instagram: @hopestreamcommunityDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking approaches to substance use disorder, mental health and trauma with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, founder of Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), award-winning author, and a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. Dr. Wilkens champions a compassionate, evidence-based methodology that challenges traditional treatment paradigms. She emphasizes individual needs, advocating for non-confrontational approaches at the intersection of science and kindness. Dr. Wilkens delves into the profound influence of trauma on personal narratives and shares strategies to confront and conquer its effects. We also address the urgent need for societal dialogue reform surrounding these critical issues, impacting millions of individuals and families.  This was a fascinating and refreshing conversation with an expert clinician willing to challenge outdated ideas about treatment and recovery modalities.  Please join in as we delve into innovative solutions at the intersection of science and kindness. RESOURCES CMC: Foundation for Change (CMC:FFC), envisions a world where everyone who cares about someone struggling with substances has access to information and tools based on science, grounded in compassion, and tailored to the needs of their community. https://cmcffc.org/ Check out our powerful community of family support groups - Invitation to Change Support groups and access our inspirational and educational videos from any computer for free. https://cmcffc.org/community-groups-hub/itc-support-group-directory https://cmcffc.org/resources/videos The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change (New Harbinger Publications, 2022). All the book proceeds go toward scholarships for family members and professionals to attend ITC workshops. https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com/ Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Science-Kindness-People/dp/1476709475 LINKS https://linktr.ee/thezacclarkshow SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/23bzbSdy0C2LAUPkB6kjqY?si=x92OgyFDSW6pgUR8b5SBRg APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zac-clark-show/id1741605552 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zwclark https://www.instagram.com/thezacclarkshow

Treatment providers spend significant amounts of time having vulnerable conversations with people but rarely share their own stories. On this final episode of the first season of “Rethinking Rock Bottom”, hosts Dr. Carrie Wilkens and Reverend Jan M. Brown take the opportunity to share their own experiences and some of the personal reasons that they are so passionate about helping families heal. They each navigated very different paths that led to their work of helping people heal, and their deeply personal reasons keep them both motivated to do this important work. Together they each share their journey to CMC:Foundation for Change, the struggles and realizations they encountered along the way, and how hope has led them to serving and supporting others as they navigate their own paths toward healing. “We are hopeful every day and are rewarded by seeing the people we work with make small daily changes and over time, deeply meaningful life changes.”   [:00] Carrie and Jan take the opportunity of the final episode of season one to share the paths that led each of them to their work at Foundation for Change.  [1:52] Growing up in rural Kansas, Carrie was a novelty-seeking, risk-taking kid whose binge drinking led to compulsive behaviors with food.  [5:14] Bulimia became Carrie's coping mechanism in college, and even therapy didn't entirely help her address and heal from her behavior.  [7:05] Jan's story of treatment and change involves more systems, substances, and countries, and started at a very young age.  [9:46] By the time she was in high school, Jan was reliant on alcohol but didn't fully understand the role substances were playing in her coping strategies.  [11:30] As a cadet at West Point, Jan had no other choice but to face her reliance on alcohol.  [14:02] “I didn't want to die” — after falling down the stairs, Jan was ready to begin her journey to change for good.  [15:46] What causes people to seek change is different for each person, which means patience is essential as people explore what kind of support works best for them.  [17:05] Jan's approach to sobriety was slow and defiant, but the learning process helped her recognize what she didn't want for her life.  [21:00] The treatment center staff encouraged Jan's change in behavior and helped her know that she was, eventually, going to be okay.  [22:58] Sustaining behavior change requires ongoing support after treatment is ‘complete'.   [23:33] The CRAFT model highlights the importance of utilizing families as an asset in a clinical setting.  [25:30] Jan's criticism of AA led her to start Spirit Works and eventually join with the Invitation to Change and Beyond Addiction.  [31:52] Recognizing the untapped potential of families and communities transformed Carrie's work as a clinician.  [35:25] Compassion for both the people who are using and their families is what drives this podcast and the work that Jan and Carrie do.  [37:20] Jan reflects on her spiritual journey and the privilege of working with families who love each other so fiercely. [39:24] The hope that Carrie and Jan each feel as treatment providers who help families heal.    Additional Resources: CMC: Foundation For Change Beyond Addiction Workbook: https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com/ Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change   Tweetables: “All that I would've said to you about my younger years was that I had a great time. In hindsight, I think, wow, there was a lot wrong about what was going on.” — Carrie “Everything looked okay on the outside, but on the inside I was pretty jumbled up.” — Carrie “I didn't know how to manage my feelings… so I would drink or I would use drugs or I would behave badly, and that would mean that I wouldn't have to feel and process things that I had no idea how to do.” — Jan “29 years into a marriage, my husband still has to remind me to ask for help. I think it's a lifelong journey for some of us, right?” — Carrie “I wasn't moving towards anything really, because I had nothing. But I knew what I didn't want.” — Jan “If you're only working with the person with a problem, you are missing so much information.” — Carrie “Your loved one may never seek treatment. In fact, most people don't. And they can still get better and your family can get better.” — Carrie “You can't shave off the pain and expect to only find happiness. You actually have to have the whole arc.” — Carrie “I will go to Hell and back with you. All I ask that you do is to show up.” — Jan “It may not look like you think it's going to look when you start the journey and you may have to be very patient for it to happen, but things will get better.” — Carrie

Thank you for tuning into a new series on be the two™. As a continuation of a series specifically for the family members and friends who love someone who struggles with addiction, this episode is a solo episode with host Ashley Moore. Ashley is sharing ways we can improve communication in our relationship. These suggestions will help you and your loved one reduce defensiveness and open up conversations to collaborate and problem solve. Whether your struggling loved one is a parent, spouse, child, or friend, this series will equip you with real stories, practical tools, and hope as you navigate loving someone who struggles with addiction.Join the community for early access to episodes: Patreon.com/bethetwoGet Free Resources & the One Day at A Time Devotional: free.ashleynicolemoore.comThank you for rating and leaving a review of how this episode encouraged you. We love reading how be the two™is impacting your life.Subscribe and share with someone who needs this series!Get the book mentioned Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change

“Nobody wants to be somebody with a serious substance use problem. Nobody wants to be addicted to a substance. I mean, it doesn't feel good. Dependency doesn't feel good. And we end up in there anyway, right? So I think if we can bring compassion and understanding to, wow, it must really be working in a way that's really powerful for them to keep pursuing it. And then you've got the physical effects of substances, right? So then our bodies physically get dependent, you know, so it starts out as like, it's probably working for an emotional or something in our life and then we become physically dependent on it. And then it's a whole nother host of things in terms of how do you stop it? And people don't fully understand treatment in terms of there's medications available.” So says Carrie Wilkens, PhD, a psychologist who is attempting to change the way we think about and address recovery and treatment—specifically by simply presenting evidence for what motivates change. AFter all, she is the co-president and CEO of CMC: Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use.  As you'll hear in this conversation—and throughout the entire series—we have not collectively been served by the mono-myth of addiction, that it's only solved through harsh intervention and confrontation, that addicted people must hit rock-bottom, and that any involvement from concerned family and friends is inherently co-dependent or enabling. As Dr. Wilkins explains, this simply isn't true: In fact, evidence overwhelmingly suggests that harsh confrontation and intervention works AGAINST recovery, and that there is a very specific and meaningful role for family to play in what can often feel like a family illness. The CMC:FFC team's Invitation to Change approach is an accessible set of understandings and practices that empower families to remain engaged and be effective in helping their struggling loved one make positive changes. The approach has been widely used across the country and is utilized in trainings with laypeople and professionals.  She is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a practical guide for families dealing with addiction and substance problems in a loved one based on principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved-One Make Positive Change. Dr. Wilkens is also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group of clinicians serving all ages in NYC, Long Island, Washington, DC, San Diego, CA, and CMC:Berkshires, a private, inpatient/residential program for adults. Dr. Wilkens has been a Project Director on a large federally-funded Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant addressing the problems associated with binge drinking among college students. And she is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Association of Addiction Psychiatrists. MORE FROM CARRIE WILKINS: Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family & Friends CMC: Foundation for Change Further Listening on Pulling the Thread: PART 1: Holly Whitaker, “Reimagining Recovery” PART 2: Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., “Breaking the Addiction Binary” PART 3: Maia Szalavitz, “When Abstinence-Only Approaches Fail” ADDICTION: Anna Lembke, M.D., “Navigating an Addictive Culture” TRAUMA: Gabor Maté, M.D., “When Stress Becomes Illness” BINGE EATING DISORDER: Susan Burton, “Whose Pain Counts?” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're doing something a little bit different today, which is to look at addiction through the lens of the family. I can't tell you how many times I've talked to the family members of someone struggling with drugs & alcohol who just want to know how to help and are feeling scared, angry and confused. Shoot, I've been there myself! It's a really tough spot to be in.   So today I'm speaking with Dr. Carrie Wilkens about the outdated messaging that is currently being circulated, what actually hurts, and what to do instead. We are going to review solutions provided in her book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change and the accompanying workbook with the tagline Evidence-based Skills to Help A Loved One Make Positive Change.    To give you a little insight as to what you can expect, I'm going to share an Excerpt from her blog about the myth of rock bottom:  “First, it promotes a belief that the change process cannot start until bottom is reached. It also implies that people won't change unless they are “punished enough” by their own behavior that they see the light. Both of these assumptions could not be further from the truth and they have contributed to many treatment providers sending patients away and telling them to “come back when you're ready.” It's also contributed to family members and friends feeling like their only option is to step aside and watch their loved one suffer. Many opportunities for change and lives have been lost due to this flawed belief and culturally loaded statement.”   So good! I will leave a link in the show notes at odaatchat.com   The Myth of Rock Bottom - https://motivationandchange.com/who-needs-to-hit-rock-bottom/   I do have one quick announcement: There is a new resource available on my website called “How to Quit Drinking: 30 Tips for your first 30 Days”. It has practical strategies for getting started, how to avoid cravings, and what to do if you get a craving, and simple mindset hacks to get you through the day. You can download it for free at soberlifeschool.com.   I know this is going to be a great episode, so if you find it helpful or know someone who will, please share it.    Connect with Carrie here: Website: https://cmcffc.org/ Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30g6ALF   Spotify https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   Amazon Music      Watch Full Episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo  

Watching a loved one struggle with substances is always confusing and painful, but from the perspective of a sibling, it can be particularly hard to understand. Even though siblings often notice the substance use before the rest of the family, as peers, they lack the tools and perspective to fully recognize what's happening, and including parents can feel like a betrayal. On this episode of “Rethinking Rock Bottom”, hosts Dr. Carrie Wilkens and Reverend Jan M. Brown welcome Meg and Stephen, siblings who were very close and then grew apart as substance use played an increasingly complicated role in their relationship. Together they highlight the struggles of Stephen's substance misuse, the secrets and burdens that Meg felt that she had to carry alone, and why she, as a sibling, did not fully understand or appreciate her role in Stephen's healing journey. Sibling dynamics are complicated, to begin with, and substance use disorder tends to amplify underlying tensions. The damage can take years to repair, long after the substances are gone, but together Stephen and Meg share the hope they have found in their relationship as they have each healed.  “Sibling relationships are so important within a family, especially during a crisis. Together we heal.”    [:30] Siblings Stephen and Meg were constants in each other's childhood despite multiple international moves and the introduction of substance use.  [4:29] A picture-perfect childhood coupled with bouts of anxiety and depression were complicated by early access to alcohol. [7:44] Substance misuse warning signs in adolescence can be hard to spot amidst normal teenage experimentation, but Stephen recognized his own problems early on.  [9:00] The college party scene led Stephen to drink and experiment with hallucinogens until a tragedy turned his substance use into self-medication.  [12:59] Despite a precarious balancing act of substance use, Stephen's professional life wasn't slowing down at all.  [14:20] The point when Meg realized that Stephen was using heavily and had grown more paranoid as a result.  [15:42] In the Invitation to Change approach, ambivalence is normal and can come in many forms depending on the family context.  [16:40] Stephen's graduation experience was a turning point in the family's awareness of his drug use.  [21:06] Meg reflects on the state of Stephen's apartment and how she felt once she started sharing her feelings with their mom.  [23:04] In rehab, some elements of the healing process caused more harm than good for the entire family.  [26:12] When Meg finally needed Stephen's support, he wasn't there for her because he was too deep in post-acute withdrawal.  [30:00] Rebuilding a broken sibling relationship started when Stephen realized that his using and healing affected more than just him.  [33:39] Being “done with it” is a completely normal part of the sibling experience of substance use disorder.  [35:16] Stephen's hope for the siblings who are facing the same challenges as he put Meg through, and her hope for siblings who are ready to repair broken relationships.    Additional Resources: CMC: Foundation For Change Beyond Addiction Workbook: https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com/ Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline   Tweetables: “I think the closer you are, the more complicated relationships can get.” — Meg “We have quite a bit of alcohol use in our family so I recognized early warning signs that I needed to slow down.” — Stephen  “I tried to stay strong for people, instead of actually experiencing the grief myself, and processing it, and crying. Instead, I just repressed it with more drinking and just trying to avoid dealing with the problem.” — Stephen  “There's plenty of ways you can explain away behavior, and I was a pro at explaining away behavior.” — Stephen  “At that point, there were no more secrets. I felt much worse when I was keeping secrets.” — Meg “I felt like I was not forgotten. I was feeling consistent and helpful and like I'm showing up to rehab and then I was given this label and then as things unfolded after that that was what was in my head.” — Meg “I didn't realize Megan was mad at me for the three years that she was mad at me. Because I was so not self-aware and so self-absorbed.” — Stephen  “I would like parents to know that the sibling is going through something as difficult, if not worse, and just as difficult as the parents are going through and they're going through it in a very different time in their lives, in a time of growth and a time when they're meant to be still focused on themselves.” — Meg “A sibling is in a unique position to be able to offer that viewpoint without criticizing somebody's use directly.” — Stephen 

Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in recovery. Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is the Co-founder, Co-president and CEO of the Center for Motivational Change: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach. She is co-author of the book, The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change and Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.In this episode we talk about:The stigma around substance abuseDefining terms: addiction vs. substance use disorder and why it mattersHow substance use disorder affects our brainHow to diagnose a substance abuse disorderWhether there is an alternative to abstinenceHow we all need to be thoughtful about the relationship we want with substancesHow and why a substantial percentage of people naturally recover without going to treatment The strategies to use if you have someone in your life who you think is on a destructive path What positive communication is and how to practice itHow we live in a quick fix society and recovery from substance abuse disorder is a slow processWhat actually makes people changeThe role of meditation in recovery—for the patient and the familyAnd the importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of othersFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/carrie-wilkensSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcohol or other drugs, you may have feelings of frustration, anger, fear, or sadness. You may also feel powerless and unsure of how to offer help or support. According to Dr. Jeffrey Foote, you don't have to try a tough love approach or wait for your loved one to hit rock bottom before taking action. He contends that you can be a force for positive change. Dr. Foote offers practical, evidence-based advice to help you navigate substance use or other compulsive behaviors without creating conflict. Dr. Foote is cofounder of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) outpatient programs in New York City; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC. He is also cofounder and executive director of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to the families of persons struggling with substance use. Dr. Foote is coauthor of the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, and The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends.    Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

In this episode, we discuss:How to support someone struggling with substance useThe Invitation to Change (ITC) approachWhy behaviors make senseAddressing ambivalence as normal The fear of enabling, codependency and other common misconceptionsThe root of addictionEffective communication strategiesHow to navigate shame and practice self-compassionResources and support for loved onesCarrie Wilkens, Ph.D, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. She is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group of clinicians serving all ages in NYC, Long Island, Washington, DC, San Diego, CA, and CMC:Berkshires, a private, inpatient/residential program for adults. She is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a practical guide for families dealing with addiction and substance problems in a loved one based on principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved-One Make Positive Change .  Dr. Wilkens is also Co-President and CEO of the CMC:Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use. The CMC:FFC team's Invitation to Change approach is an accessible set of understandings and practices that empower families to remain engaged and be effective in helping their struggling loved one make positive changes. The approach has been widely used across the country and is utilized in trainings with laypeople and professionals.Dr. Wilkens has been a Project Director on a large federally-funded Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant addressing the problems associated with binge drinking among college students. She is regularly sought out by the media to discuss issues related to substance use disorders and has been on the CBS Morning Show, Katie Couric Show, frequent NPR segments, and podcasts, including Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris.  She is also in the HBO documentary Risky Drinking. Dr. Wilkens is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Association of Addiction Psychiatrists.To learn more about CMC:Foundation for change and access resources referenced in this episode, visit: https://cmcffc.org/__To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

Jeff Foote, PhD co-founder of the Center For Motivation and Change and author of Beyond Addiction How Science and Kindness Help People Change answers questions submitted by members of Heather's Invitation to Change groups and Facebook group. Topics covered in this episode: Talking to your child about substance use when there are no green light moments How parents can use Motivational Interviewing in conversations with their child Processing fears about relapse and helping with relapse prevention How to introduce mental health professionals to the concepts in Beyond Addiction Why your child that's using substances can't show gratitude for the help you offer them You can download the first chapter and purchase the Beyond Addiction Workbook here: https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com Learn more about CMC Foundation For Change Relapse prevention book mentioned in the episode Resources From Heather Ross Coaching GUIDE ABOUT ENABLING - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/ If you want coaching about your child's addiction or anything else Sign up for a 45 minute $17 call with me using the link below ⁠⁠⁠https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession⁠⁠⁠ There's a new parent support group in Town. Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting. ⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/ ⁠⁠⁠Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-ross9/message

If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcohol or other drugs, you may have feelings of frustration, anger, fear, or sadness. You may also feel powerless and unsure of how to offer help or support. According to Dr. Jeffrey Foote, you don't have to try a tough love approach or wait for your loved one to hit rock bottom before taking action. He contends that you can be a force for positive change. Dr. Foote offers practical, evidence-based advice to help you navigate substance use or other compulsive behaviors without creating conflict. Dr. Foote is cofounder of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) outpatient programs in New York City; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC. He is also cofounder and executive director of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to the families of persons struggling with substance use. Dr. Foote is coauthor of the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, and The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends.    Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

This week's episode is very special because #1 Joey is with us for this one. And #2: It's going to be a 3-way conversation with me, Joey, and our life coach Heather Ross. If you've listened to any of our episodes, you've probably heard me mention her, or you might have heard one of her 2 episodes we've already published - #10 and #34. In this Safe Home episode, we will be talking about how the CRAFT method has helped our family, and you'll hear from both sides - the parents' side and the teen's side. CRAFT is an acronym that stands for Community Reinforcement and Family Training. This is the approach that is scientifically proven to get more people into recovery than the old-fashioned approaches like tough love and interventions. The basis of CRAFT is the positive rewards that the loved one heaps on the addicted person when they are doing favorable behaviors. A key concept in CRAFT is that the relationship is more important than their sobriety. This method shifted our family so much that I credit it to keeping our son alive for these past few years. I'm very excited to share some details of the CRAFT approach with you. =============== RESOURCES: Heather's information: Website: HeatherRossCoaching.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-your-childs-addiction/id1543141299 Other resources mentioned in this episode: Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change: https://motivationandchange.com/family-services/resources-for-families/ The CRAFT Approach: https://drugfree.org/article/craft-approach-encouraging-healthy-constructive-positive-changes-family/ Never Use Alone: https://neverusealone.com/ or 800-484-3731 How to get free Narcan: https://www.goodrx.com/naloxone/narcan-naloxone-at-home-free Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and Beth Syverson Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson www.SafeHomeFamilies.com TIME STAMPS: 3:30 Overview of Joey's struggles 6:40 Joey's new job has helped stabilize him 7:40 Alternative healing we've found to be helpful 11:32 How Heather and CRAFT helped save our family 16:24 Putting our kids under the microscope 19:29 Addiction causes hiding and masking 21:20 Changing the conversation with our addicted loved one 23:28 What Joey and Helanna received from substances 27:04 The goal is CONNECTION, not sobriety 33:25 Why some parents have trouble with the CRAFT Method 36:30 Sliding through life pre-crisis, asleep at the wheel 39:08 What our kids want from us 41:16 Enabling, Narcan, “rock bottom,” and stigma --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/safe-home-podcast/message

This week's episode is very special because #1 Joey is with us for this one.  And #2: It's going to be a 3-way conversation with me, Joey, and our life coach Heather Ross. If you've listened to any of our episodes, you've probably heard me mention her, or you might have heard one of her 2 episodes we've already published - #10 and #34. In this Safe Home episode, we will be talking about how the CRAFT method has helped our family, and you'll hear from both sides - the parents' side and the teen's side.  CRAFT is an acronym that stands for Community Reinforcement and Family Training. This is the approach that is scientifically proven to get more people into recovery than the old-fashioned approaches like tough love and interventions. The basis of CRAFT is the positive rewards that the loved one heaps on the addicted person when they are doing favorable behaviors. A key concept in CRAFT is that the relationship is more important than their sobriety. This method shifted our family so much that I credit it to keeping our son alive for these past few years. I'm very excited to share some details of the CRAFT approach with you. =============== RESOURCES: Heather's information: Website: HeatherRossCoaching.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-your-childs-addiction/id1543141299 Other resources mentioned in this episode: Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change: https://motivationandchange.com/family-services/resources-for-families/ The CRAFT Approach: https://drugfree.org/article/craft-approach-encouraging-healthy-constructive-positive-changes-family/ Never Use Alone: https://neverusealone.com/ or 800-484-3731 How to get free Narcan: https://www.goodrx.com/naloxone/narcan-naloxone-at-home-free  Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and Beth Syverson Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson www.SafeHomeFamilies.com TIME STAMPS: 3:30 Overview of Joey's struggles 6:40 Joey's new job has helped stabilize him 7:40 Alternative healing we've found to be helpful 11:32 How Heather and CRAFT helped save our family 16:24 Putting our kids under the microscope 19:29 Addiction causes hiding and masking 21:20 Changing the conversation with our addicted loved one 23:28 What Joey and Helanna received from substances 27:04 The goal is CONNECTION, not sobriety 33:25 Why some parents have trouble with the CRAFT Method 36:30 Sliding through life pre-crisis, asleep at the wheel 39:08 What our kids want from us 41:16 Enabling, Narcan, “rock bottom,” and stigma --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/safe-home-podcast/message

Heather talks about the stages of change model. Making major changes that last concerning substance abuse is not easy for our kids. Knowing and understanding the stage of change your child is in will help you know what to do to support them and remove barriers to make it easier for them to move to the next stage. 3 things you'll learn from the episode: The 6 stages of change What happens in each stage Strategies for motivating change and offering support at each stage Episodes to Listen to next: 1. Episode #11 Boundaries 2. Episode #24 Mastering Your Response To Your Child's Addiction 3. Episode #49 Beyond Addiction How Science and Kindness Helps People Change with author Nicole Kosanke PhD If this podcast has helped you, please help Heather reach other parents by leaving a review. Leaving a review is like referring the podcast to someone who needs it. You can also share the podcast directly with other parents or share it on social media. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any new episodes. If you want coaching about your child's addiction or anything else Sign up for a 45 minute $17 call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession Additional resources: Sign up for my free guide 3 Steps To Stay Sane When Your Child Is Struggling with Addiction - How to Move Forward With Confidence TODAY http://heatherrosscoaching.com/3-simple-steps/ Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/ Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-ross9/message

Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about some of our favorite episodes throughout the past couple of years, a letter that came in for Casey, and optimism's role in recovery. Then we dive into the three P's to defeat cognitive distortions, how optimism creates the seen for motivation and change, and the path to learning to be optimistic. You can find all of the resources talked about during the show below: Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change Positivity: Optimism, Resilience, Confidence and Motivation Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life Authentic Happiness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times have you heard you can only help yourself? It's critical to help yourself, but it's not the only thing you can do. You can invite change in your child and create space for them to decide they want to change. We're constantly told that our kids won't change unless they want to, but we're rarely told that we can create favorable conditions for them to want to change. You can help your child. Episode to listen to next: Episode 49 Beyond Addiction How Science and Kindness Help People Change author Nicole Kosanke PhD Episode 41 Interview With My Daughter Links that were mentioned in this episode: Al-Anon's core purpose, mission, and strategic goals CRAFT Studies If this podcast has helped you please help me reach other parents by leaving a review. You can also share the podcast with someone that needs it or share it on social media. If you want coaching about your child's addiction or anything else Sign up for a 45 minute $17 call with me using the link below: https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession For additional resources: Sign up for my free guide 3 Steps To Stay Sane When Your Child Is Struggling with Addiction - How to Move Forward With Confidence TODAY http://heatherrosscoaching.com/3-simple-steps/ Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/ Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-ross9/message

Have you been knocking back a few too many glasses of Chardonnay these days? You're not alone. Especially after the pandemic, many people have noticed that they or their loved ones have started drinking a little too much alcohol (or indulging in other drugs) and want to cut down. However, sometimes "just stopping" isn't as easy as it sounds. In this episode, Jacqueline and Kibby talk about their recent experiences cutting back on drinking and share tips from Community Reinforcement and Family Training for how loved ones can help someone with addictive patterns or substance abuse.Check out the book "Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change"For more info, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.comFollow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriends

Guest Nicole Kosanke, one of the authors of the book Beyond Addiction How Science And Kindness Help People Change and I talk about the book. Hear powerful insights about using CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), positive reinforcement, and other strategies to help yourself and your child that's struggling with addiction. In this episode we discuss: What's happening in your child's brain during active addiction & during recovery. What CRAFT is and what people struggle with the most to implement it in their life. Enabling and tough love. Is relapse a part of recovery? Is using a choice? How we can mitigate the risks of fentanyl. More resources about CRAFT: https://cmcffc.org/ https://invitationtochange.com/ https://motivationandchange.com/family-services/resources-for-families/ If you want coaching about your child's addiction or anything else Sign up for a 45 minute $17 call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession For additional resources: Sign up for my free guide 3 Steps To Stay Sane When Your Child Is Struggling with Addiction - How to Move Forward With Confidence TODAY http://heatherrosscoaching.com/3-simple-steps/ Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/ Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-ross9/message

Karen Perlmutter is a licensed independent social worker with over a decade of experience working as a therapist. She specializes in the treatment of substance abuse and mental illness, and has developed a particular interest in supporting the holistic needs of families who are affected by these struggles. She has developed an evidence-based curriculum for families coping with substance abuse, and enjoys speaking in a variety of settings offering education, skills, and hope. Karen lives in the Charleston, South Carolina area with her husband and children. Some resources she recommends are:  Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) The Al-Anon Twelve Steps Learn more about Karen's practice at collaborativecouselingllc.com. Follow us @theinspirationlab and let us know your biggest takeaway from this conversation! © 2021 The Inspiration Lab® Podcast

Today's conversation is with Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., who is co-founder and clinical director of CMC, The Center for Motivation and Change in New York City. Dr. Wilkens is a dedicated practitioner and researcher of the most effective treatments for substance use problems and compulsive behaviors. Her expertise is regularly sought by the CBS Early Show; Fox News; Newsweek; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Psychology Today. Together with Jeffrey Foote, Ph.D. and Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., Dr. Wilkens is the co-author of Beyond Addiction – How Science and Kindness Can Help People Change. She has collaborated with Dr. Foote in a number of clinical and research settings. Her most recent work as Project Director for The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) was on a federal grant examining the effectiveness of motivational interventions for college binge drinking. In her work on the project, Dr. Wilkens gained extensive experience working with young adults and is well-versed in the developmental and environmentally specific factors that need to be addressed with this population. Previously, Dr. Wilkens was the Clinical Coordinator for Evaluation Services at the Smithers Addiction Treatment and Research Center in NYC. Dr. Wilkens specializes in motivational treatments and group psychotherapy, and has worked with traumatized populations in both individual and group modalities. Join us as Dr. Wilkens discusses her team's, “revolution in addiction treatment based on evidence and a new model for change.” For more information go to MotivationAndChange.com.

Carrie Wilkens is co-author of Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. It's the defacto-book recommended by therapists, treatment centers, and parents around the world when they need help with a loved one with substance use disorder. Carrie is down-to-earth, a straight-shooter, and unbelievably knowledgeable about all-things addiction and how we need to change ourselves in order to help our loved-ones change. This powerful episode will help you understand:enabling versus supporting and what that looks likehow to let your child suffer the natural consequences of their actions, and when it might be good to step inrelapse and how it can really be an opportunity to learn versus to look at it as a major setbackalternatives to 12-step programs if they're not workingwhy total abstinence may not be the answerhow to have realistic expectations of treatment for your childSo for those of you in the thick of it, you will totally relate with and learn SO much from this special and important episode with Carrie Wilkens.show notes: www.brendazane.com/hopestream/3If you're a mom who needs strength and support while your child is experimenting with, addicted to, or recovering from addiction, please join our private online community, The Stream, at www.brendazane.com/thestream.get my free ebook, “HINDSIGHT: 3 Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Addicted to Drugs" 

Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is the co-founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change in NYC and in the Berkshires. She co-authored an award-winning book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. She has also contributed to a user-friendly workbook for parents: The 20 Minute Guide: A Guide for Parents about How to Help their Child Change their Substance Use. She has worked in partnership for Drug-Free Kids and has been featured on NPR, Katie Couric Show, and CBS Morning Show. Topics: What she likes about being a therapist The work she does On outpatient treatment Evidence-based treatment How anger and frustration leads to gold What the CRAFT program is Research world versus practical world On substance use The phrase or concept she finds herself repeating How she uses her personal stories to help her clients On inpatient treatment Inpatient versus outpatient treatment Book: Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change Links: Motivation and Change The 20 Minute Guide CMC's Blog for Individuals and Families   Try TheraNest for free and receive 20% off your first 3 months when you sign up at theranest.com/offthecouch

Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Family Services at the Center for Motivation and Change, and she speaks to SMART about the issues faced by those whose partners or other adult loved ones may be having trouble with addiction What partners and concerned signifcant others can do to help themselves while encouraging loved ones to seek help. The discussion was open, friendly and informal, and packed with information, reassurance, and exciting new ways to think about our interactions with those we love in order to be truly helpful. The CRAFT approach emphasizes kindness and compassion rather than coercion, tough love or aggressive confrontation. It is an approach that is refreshing, hopeful and proven by science.  Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Family Services at the Center for Motivation and Change, where she specializes in working with family members of people abusing substances and in the assessment process for families and individuals with substance abuse issues. Dr. Kosanke has been working in the research and clinical practice of substance abuse treatment for many years and recently co-authored an award-winning book called Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change that is a compassionate and science-based family guide for navigating the addiction treatment world, understanding motivation, and training in the use of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) skills. Check out the20minuteguide.com for additional information for Partners and Parents.  And of course, join us in our Family and Friends meetings listed on the meeting schedule.   SMART Recovery depends on your donations! Please visit SMART Recovery or Click the Donate button below. © 2016 SMART Recovery®.  Music created and copyright 2016 Donald Sheeley with unlimited use as is donated to SMART Recovery.

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Beyond Addiction author. Dr. Carrie Wilkens is the co-founder and clinical director of the Center or Motivation and Change. Dr. Wilkens specializes in motivational treatments and group psychotherapy, and has worked with traumatized populations in both individual and group modalities. She is most recently a co-author on the new book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a compassionate and science-based family guide for navigating the addiction treatment world, understanding motivation, and training in the use of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) skills. Dr. Wilkens' expertise is regularly sought by the CBS Early Show; Fox News; Newsweek; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Psychology +Today.  this episode Q&A includes: • severe osteoporosis and the danger of eating raw foods.. • positional vertigo- no need to see a specialist, story medicine, slowing down and NHI's.. • variety is what makes strong and healthy people.. • explanation of hernia- hernia repair, Shouldice Hospital, loving kindness, arnica jel on bottoms of feet, hospitals not a good place for healing and energy healing.. •  eating sprouts- intolerably greedy and options for more nutritional eating.. • lactofermentation method... • circulation and cold hands and feet- stress and fear and creating safety for yourself.. • hashimoto's thyroiditis and recommendations for thyroid medication withdrawal.. • getting in touch with your body- doing a task you are not familiar with.. • and much more..

"BEYOND ADDICTION: How Science and Kindness Help People Change" Show Guest: Carrie Wilkens, PhD and Nicole Kosanke, PhD Addiction impacts 1 in 4 families in the United States. Family and friends search for ways to help their struggling loved ones survive destructive substances and behaviors. Delivered with warmth, optimism, and humor, Beyond Addiction gives readers the best practical advice science has to offer, as well as exercises and examples that allow the Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) method to be successful. Join our listeners in learning about the practices what really work in therapy and in everyday life, and discover many different treatment options along with tips for navigating the system.

"BEYOND ADDICTION: How Science and Kindness Help People Change" Show Guest: Carrie Wilkens, PhD and Nicole Kosanke, PhD Addiction impacts 1 in 4 families in the United States. Family and friends search for ways to help their struggling loved ones survive destructive substances and behaviors. Delivered with warmth, optimism, and humor, Beyond Addiction gives readers the best practical advice science has to offer, as well as exercises and examples that allow the Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) method to be successful. Join our listeners in learning about the practices what really work in therapy and in everyday life, and discover many different treatment options along with tips for navigating the system.

Ever since the war on drugs became a political and cultural issues in America, we have seemed to be unclear as to how to deal with the very human reality of dealing with those afflicted by addiction.Too often “just say no,”  became a mantra, not just about use, but about treatment and politics.Addiction impacts 1 in 4 American families. Unfortunately, we’ve yet to fully comprehend what addiction is really about, or to develop a kinder and gentler and more scientifically modern way to deal with it.Dr. Jeffrey Foote stands at the forefront of the effort to change that.  His latest work is Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.My conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Foote:

Kathryn interviews clinical research scientist Dr. Jeffrey Foote, author of “Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change”. Addiction impacts 1 in 4 families in the United States. Beyond Addiction will help show family and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement and motivational and behavioral strategies to help their loved ones change. Foote is co-founder and executive director of the Center for Motivation & Change. Kathryn also interviews Harvard University lecturer Sheila Heen, author of “Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well”. We all get feedback - formal and informal, explicit or implicit – in our personal and professional lives every day. In Thanks for the Feedback, Stone and Heen teach readers how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning. Heen has appeared on Oprah, Fox News, CNBC's Power Lunch and NPR.

Kathryn interviews clinical research scientist Dr. Jeffrey Foote, author of “Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change”. Addiction impacts 1 in 4 families in the United States. Beyond Addiction will help show family and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement and motivational and behavioral strategies to help their loved ones change. Foote is co-founder and executive director of the Center for Motivation & Change. Kathryn also interviews Harvard University lecturer Sheila Heen, author of “Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well”. We all get feedback - formal and informal, explicit or implicit – in our personal and professional lives every day. In Thanks for the Feedback, Stone and Heen teach readers how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning. Heen has appeared on Oprah, Fox News, CNBC's Power Lunch and NPR.

Our guest this evening is Nicole Kosanke, PhD of the Center for Motivation and Change. She is a co-author, with Jeffry Foote and Carrie Wilkens, of Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. We will be discussing the CRAFT approach for working with loved ones who have addictions.