Why Intervention Podcast

How To Help Your Loved One Who's New To A 12 Step Program - Episode 79

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Synopsis

Chris and Danny discuss the action steps you can expect to see your loved one taking when starting out in a 12-step program and what you can do to be helpful in their recovery journey. Episode Highlights The importance of helping families understand the journey of the individual who is recovering How, as a loved one in recovery, attending 90 meetings in 90 days (a meeting everyday) can be essential along with the family supporting the individual Getting a sponsor and listening to suggestions The essential advice for loved ones returning home after treatment The sense of commitment and responsibility that being part of a home group can promote Importance of feeling good about oneself as a motivation to keep away from destructive, addictive behavior Using the 12-step recovery journey as a way to model recovery and provide support Behavioral changes that can take place through this process, helping the individual to become more truthful, reliable, and focused on helping others The concept of being 'restored to