Parallel Recovery: Families Healing Together with Lisa Katona Smith

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Parallel Recovery: Families Healing Together with Lisa Katona Smith | Episode 478

The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

1 hour 24 minutes 2 seconds

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Parallel Recovery: Families Healing Together with Lisa Katona Smith | Episode 478

Learn more about Lisa Katona Smith:

https://linktr.ee/Parallel_Recovery

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Braving theWilderness by Brenee Brown - https://a.co/d/0P4ZRKb

Best piece of Recovery advice: Make sure your heart and headstay connected.

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Lisa: Landslide byFleetwood Mac - https://youtu.be/radHy4HhhNg

Takeaways

Recovery is a parallel journey for families and loved ones.

Sustainability in recovery is crucial for both individualsand families.

Families often lack support and tools to navigate theirloved one's struggles.

Detaching with love should not mean abandoning therelationship.

Witnessing someone else's experience with compassion isessential.

Families need to engage in their own recovery process.

The DSM-5 has changed how we view substance use disorders.

Opportunities for change can arise before hitting rockbottom.

Self-compassion is vital in the recovery journey.

Connection to nature and community enhances personalrecovery.

Summary

In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Lisa Katona Smithdiscusses her book 'Parallel Recovery' and the importance of family involvementin the recovery process. She shares her personal journey, the challengesfamilies face, and the need for sustainable practices in recovery. Lisaemphasizes the significance of compassion, connection, and the role of familiesin supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use and mental healthdisorders. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in how familiesapproach recovery, focusing on empowerment and understanding rather thandetachment and blame.

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