We’ve compiled some helpful guidelines that might prove to be life-changing for you and your family.
1. Stay Connected:
Actively listen and check in on your loved one. Be present, show understanding, and affirm their feelings. Talk to someone to support you through your own process. 💬
2. Build Healthy Communication:
Reduce friction and arguments within the family to create a supportive environment that aids in recovery. Focus on positive interactions and avoid unnecessary conflicts. We can help mediate and implement family meetings where necessary. 🤝
3. Encourage a Meaningful Lifestyle:
Support your loved one by incorporating healthy habits into your own life. Embrace open communication, proper rest, physical activity, and nourishing meals as a form of bonding and healing. 🌿
4. Embrace Acceptance:
Avoid judgment and instead accept, love, and appreciate your loved one for their courage. ❤️
5. Provide Encouragement:
Show pride in their recovery journey through words of encouragement and active support. Guide them towards beneficial resources like support groups and therapy and celebrate their clean dates. 🎉
6. Practice Patience:
Try to understand that healing takes time and setbacks may occur. Practice patience with both yourself and your loved one. ⌛
7. Educate Yourself:
Learn about addiction as a disease, not a moral failing. Be aware of the challenges individuals face in recovery as well as the impact and damage on your own mental health. 🧠
8. Establish Boundaries:
Set healthy boundaries to promote positive interactions and deter enabling behaviours that can hinder progress in recovery. 🚧
9. Avoid Triggers:
Create a safe environment by removing triggers such as alcohol or substances from the home. Support your loved one by abstaining from substance use in their presence and assisting them in avoiding risky situations. 🚫
10. Prioritize Self-care:
Find healing and support for yourself, addiction affects the entire family. We are here to help, contact us for assistance. Take care of yourself. 💖
All are welcome to join our free virtual Family Support group on Wednesdays. Give us a call, to find out more. 💙
📲+27 61 524 9652
📧info@sandhurstmanor.com
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