Brooke Allen, Author at Family-Centered Services

Virtual Family Support Group Recap for June 25th, 2025: Navigating early recovery

Posted on July 1, 2025

🌱 What Happens After Treatment? Understanding the Transition 🔄 The Myth of the Finish Line […]

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Beyond the Individual: Why Families Belong in the Recovery Process

Posted on June 20, 2025

Recovery isn’t something anyone should have to do alone. When a loved one faces addiction […]

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Virtual Family Support Group for June 11th, 2025: Boundaries, integrated care, dual diagnosis, and long-term support and treatment

Posted on June 16, 2025

Maintaining a Team Approach to Boundaries Maintaining a team approach to boundaries is essential for […]

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Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Codependency in Addiction and Recovery

Posted on June 13, 2025

When our loved one struggles with substance use, the instinct to help is strong, but […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for June 4th, 2025: Positive affirmations, burnout, the brain, boundaries, and selfcare

Posted on June 6, 2025

Navigating Difficult Conversations Talking to our loved ones about addiction is tricky because it involves […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for May 28th, 2025: Behaviors

Posted on May 30, 2025

Why our loved ones continue using substances despite negative consequences Changes in Brain Chemistry: Substance […]

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The Difference Between Sobriety and Recovery: More Than Just Abstinence

Posted on May 28, 2025

When discussing addiction, the terms “sobriety” and “recovery” are often used interchangeably. Many assume that […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for May 21st, 2025: Self-defeating behaviors and the Stages of Change Model

Posted on May 23, 2025

Recognizing Self-Defeating Behaviors in Recovery Self-defeating behaviors are actions that unintentionally prevent healing and growth. […]

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Rebuilding Trust in Recovery: A Journey of Healing

Posted on May 21, 2025

Trust is one of the most challenging and most frustrating things to regain after addiction. […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for May 14th: Boundaries and family dynamics

Posted on May 16, 2025

Understanding boundaries in the context of addiction As family members, you may often struggle to […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for May 7th, 2025: Forms of boundaries

Posted on May 9, 2025

Why boundaries are important When your loved one struggles with addiction, their behaviors and emotions […]

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Breaking the Myths: Fostering Understanding Between Families and Their Loved Ones Facing Addiction and Mental Health Disorders

Posted on May 7, 2025

When addiction or mental health challenges enter a family, both the family and the individual […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for April 30th, 2025: Boundaries, stages of change, self-care, and trust

Posted on May 2, 2025

The Connection Between Boundaries, Stages of Change, Self-Care, and Learning to Trust Again These concepts […]

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Recovery Wellness During the Summer: Staying Strong & Thriving

Posted on April 28, 2025

Summer brings longer days, more social events, and a fresh energy that can feel exciting—but […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for April 16th, 2025: progression of addiction in the family and family roles

Posted on April 18, 2025

An In-depth Definition of Addiction Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive engagement in […]

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