Author: Brooke Allen

Celebrating the wins: Recognizing and celebrating victories, no matter the size, is essential in the […]

Read More… from Virtual Family Support Group Recap for January 15th, 2025: Celebrating the wins, practicing self-care, letting go, and empowering yourself and staying hopeful

Why feeling content can be challenging: For several reasons, feeling content about a loved one’s […]

Read More… from Virtual Family Support Group Recap for January 8th, 2025: Feeling Content and The Triad of Fulfillment

Why Forgiveness is Challenging: Forgiveness can be a challenging process for many reasons, both psychological […]

Read More… from Virtual Family Support Group Recap December 18th, 2024: Forgiveness

Definition and Differences: Shame: Shame is a pervasive feeling that something is fundamentally wrong with […]

Read More… from Virtual Family Support Recap for December 11th, 2024: Guilt and Shame

Positive Communication–PIUSS (click on image to enlarge)   Using the Positive Communication Tool 1. Positive […]

Read More… from Virtual Family Support Group Recap for December 4th, 2024: Positive Communication

Boundaries Define and Set Healthy Boundaries: Healthy boundaries are limits we set for ourselves within […]

Read More… from Virtual Family Support Group Recap for November 20th, 2024: Boundaries and Helping vs Enabling

Family roles in substance use disorders: In families affected by addiction, members often take on […]

Read More… from Virtual Family Support Group Recap for November 13th, 2024: Family Roles in Addiction