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More than 500 viewers from around the country have now tuned in for May’s Facebook live discussion, which aired Thursday (May 17) at 1pm. It was the latest installation in a free monthly series that we offer to Beach House’s extended family, as a way to stay connected, build community, share resources, and foster continuing support and education in recovery.
Thursday’s conversation tackled some of the most burning issues and concerns related to family, friendships and relationships in recovery:
Two guest panelists weighed in with their reflections, taking questions from our live audience and facilitator Micah Robbins (who directs special projects for the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition):
“Our body is our only place we have to live, so we need to take care of it,” she said. “I try to get yoga into as many recovery settings as possible.”
In addition to yoga and other fun outlets for exercise and community building, Namastay Sober hosts a bi-monthly community conversation for people in recovery and their loved ones. The goal is to introduce families to fun forms of exercise (like yoga) that support their loved one’s recovery, so that families can in turn support their loved one’s path to recovery through greater awareness and involvement.
Family members typically enter the Wellness Program with basically “a two-part question,” according to Lovett: “what did I do wrong, and how do I fix this?” Lovett’s job is to encourage them to do what is in their power to move forward in recovery, because “the only things you can control are your own actions and attitude.” Family therapy can be an essential part of this journey, helping families work together to understand and address underlying issues in a supportive, structured way.
Hear Chase and Lovett share their answers to the above questions, by tuning in to the unabridged video recording of the conversation.
For more about the role of family and relationships in recovery, check out these related articles in our Learning Center:
Whether you’re researching for yourself or a loved one, Beach House can help. We understand that this is a serious time in your life and that the treatment center you choose matters. We want you to feel comfortable and empowered to make the right decision for yourself, a friend, or a family member. This is why a counselor is waiting and available to answer your questions and help put your mind at ease regarding the next steps. Many of the staff at Beach House have walked in your shoes. If you feel you’re ready or want more information about how to help a loved one, we can help today. You can also learn why we are voted the #1 rehab for addiction treatment in Florida.
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