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The Best Strategies for Supporting a Loved One in Recovery During the Holidays

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In this episode, the host KL Wells engages with Beverly Buncher, founder of BALM Family Recovery, to discuss the emotional challenges families face during the holiday season when a loved one is struggling with substance use disorder. Beverly Buncher, with over 15 years of experience, shares strategies for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and providing support. Key topics include understanding emotional overwhelm ("flooding"), practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques, and the importance of self-care and community support. The episode offers practical advice for creating a safe and supportive environment during the holidays.

Some Questions I Ask:

  • The shame, the stigma, the judgment that we have for ourselves around this - how do we move past that?
  • When shame stops you from making that phone call... what do you do?
  • What we're talking about here also is we're interrupting that habit of thinking... how do we make that change?
  • If you're just so angry - honestly, they don't know what to do with themselves - what would be a first step?

**Need more support? Join the community! https://voicesincourage.com

For More on Beverly and her work, check out:

BALM Family Recovery

  continue reading

76 episodes

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Manage episode 455933570 series 3362343
Content provided by KL Wells. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by KL Wells or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, the host KL Wells engages with Beverly Buncher, founder of BALM Family Recovery, to discuss the emotional challenges families face during the holiday season when a loved one is struggling with substance use disorder. Beverly Buncher, with over 15 years of experience, shares strategies for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and providing support. Key topics include understanding emotional overwhelm ("flooding"), practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques, and the importance of self-care and community support. The episode offers practical advice for creating a safe and supportive environment during the holidays.

Some Questions I Ask:

  • The shame, the stigma, the judgment that we have for ourselves around this - how do we move past that?
  • When shame stops you from making that phone call... what do you do?
  • What we're talking about here also is we're interrupting that habit of thinking... how do we make that change?
  • If you're just so angry - honestly, they don't know what to do with themselves - what would be a first step?

**Need more support? Join the community! https://voicesincourage.com

For More on Beverly and her work, check out:

BALM Family Recovery

  continue reading

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