Caring for a loved one with addiction is hard work - physically and emotionally.  It is no wonder than that so many people like yourself suffer from carers fatigue.  In this podcast I review the signs of carer fatigue and how to care for your own wellbeing through this very difficult time.

When a loved one relapses it can cause a great deal of anger, hopelessness and pain.  In this podcast, I provide some ideas of how to deal with a relapse - to keep perspective and to take care of yourself through the process.

One of the hardest parts of having a loved one with addiction is not being able to control the situation.  In this podcast, we discuss the issue of control and how you can keep perspective in this traumatic time.

If you are caring for a loved one with addiction, then this podcast is for you.  Welcome to the Caring for the Carers series.  This introduction provides more information about the series, and sends my greatest welcome.

While you can take a break from work, your addiction does not respect the holidays.  Everywhere you go it is there with you.  In fact, the holiday period, especially Christmas and New Year can present so many additional challenges for those struggling with addiction and their carers.

In this podcast I highlight the unique challenges that this time of year presents, but also the options you have for dealing with them.  I also cover the absolute and always mandatory activity of self-compassion.

Exit this holiday season stronger, healthier and more empowered on your healing journey.

This is the ultimate question. If we can answer this, then we have in our hands the heart of the problem and the seed of the solution. 

As you may have heard in the previous session, addiction is a symptom of an undesirable situation. 
But what was this situation that resulted in your physical, mental and spiritual trauma? 

What drove you to the self-harm that is addiction?

Find out the answer to this question here.

In this podcast, I discuss the four most prevalent answers to what addiction is. I know this may be a bit boring, but if you are a loved one is going through treatment for addiction, it is really important to know the view that the people helping you have.  Their view of what addiction is will determine the program they are recommending.  Or, if you are still yet to seek professional help, it will you be a more informed consumer of the many addiction services and treatments available out there.

But most importantly, what view of addiction sits best with you?

I want to acknowledge the great work that all of the Alcoholic Anonymous (AA), Narcotic Anonymous (NA), and Gamblers Anonymous (GA) groups do.  I know they and their 12 Step Program have brought much hope and health to so many.  Unfortunately, there were so many elements of the 12 steps of AA that did not sit well with me.  The Addiction Healing Pathway is in some way a response to those underlying philosophical differences I had with what I saw and heard.

This podcast reviews the main differences between The Addiction Healing Pathway and The 12 Step Program.  Perhaps The Addiction Healing Pathway could help you?

To find out more about what The Addiction Healing Pathway is, go to:
The Four Steps That Will Free You From Addiction