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Family Matters: For Families Struggling with Addiction - Complete Program (All 6 Modules)
Module 1: Getting Started
Welcome (11:01)
How to get the most out of this course
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The Dreaded Phone Call
Family Systems Assumption #1
Wherever you go, there they are! Part 1 (12:18)
Wherever you. there they are Part 2 (14:27)
Why are we talking about family systems? (12:40)
What to do if your loved one won't get into treatment (14:32)
What are 12-step programs and why should I get involved?
A Discussion about the Value of a 12-Step Program (23:46)
Step One of the 12-Steps: Powerlessness vs Acceptance
Application Exercise - Shifting your focus
Module 2: Choosing Life
Introduction
Family Systems Assumption #2
How to draw a genogram (18:19)
Taking a position vs giving an ultimatum (11:50)
Values Based Behaviors
Refocusing attention when you get off track (10:10)
The Disease Model of Addiction
Embracing Pain for a Greater Good: Steps 2 and 3 of the 12 steps
How to process difficult emotions (13:28)
Application Exercise - How to use your Genogram
Module 3: A wide angle lens
Introduction
Family Systems Assumption #3
What do we mean by family anxiety? (14:42)
Emotional Triangles Part 1 (10:03)
Emotional Triangles Part 2 (11:27)
Shifting your Perspective on Addiction
The Power of Addiction: Overtaken 1 and 2
Moral Inventory and Spiritual Growth: Steps 4 and 5 of the 12 Steps.
What's the point? Spiritual Renewal!
Why are we talking about Spirituality? (17:57)
Application Exercise: Readings from the Big Book of AA and Identifying Emotional Triangles
Module 4: Shifting focus
Introduction
Family Systems Assumption #4
Guidelines for Making Change
How to shift your part in an emotional triangle (18:27)
Overfunctioner - Underfunctioner: A Common Relationship Pattern (18:26)
Becoming a family leader
What do we mean by family leadership? (16:23)
Anger: A Difficult Emotion
Spiritual Sacrifice for Emotional Freedom: Steps 6 and 7 of the 12 steps
How to find a good Al-Anon or Nar-Anon meeting
Roadblocks to Growth
Application Exercise: Reading from the Big Book and Attending an Al-Anon meeting
Module 5: Investing in sobriety
Introduction
Family Systems Assumption #5
Emotional Cut Offs (26:50)
Bridging Cut Offs
Guidelines for Clear Communication
Communication (17:44)
Trust: Can this be rebuilt?
Trust (13:00)
Suggestions for thoughtful decision making
Amends: A willingness to repair and renew. Steps 8 and 9 of the 12 steps.
Spirituality and Addiction
Getting to know hidden parts of yourself
Application Exercises: Reading from the Big Book and Bridging a Cutoff
Module 6: Moving forward
Introduction
Family Systems Assumption #6
Forgiveness
Paying it forward: Steps 10, 11 and 12 of the 12 steps
Mindfulness and Thoughtful Intention
Talking about Forgiveness (14:32)
How to find a good Sober Living house
Finding a Good Family Therapist
How to find a good therapist (18:55)
The Plan Going Forward
Application Exercise: Readings from the Big Book and Becoming a resource for your family
How to shift your part in an emotional triangle
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