Brooke Allen, Author at Family-Centered Services

Winter Wellness: Self-Care Tips for Recovery

Posted on November 6, 2024

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, the winter months can bring a […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for October 30th, 2024: Regaining and Rebuilding Trust

Posted on November 1, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

The challenges of rebuilding trust with our loved ones: Rebuilding trust is challenging because it […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for October 23rd, 2024: The First Year of Recovery and Codependency

Posted on October 25, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

Recovery In the First Year The first year of recovery is often a period of […]

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Understanding Family Agreements

Posted on October 23, 2024

Family agreements are powerful tools designed to enhance communication, establish clear expectations, and foster a […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for October 16th, 2024: Emotional Regulation and Detachment

Posted on October 18, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

What is emotion regulation? Emotion regulation is recognizing, understanding, and managing your emotions effectively. It […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for October 9th, 2024: Stages of Change, The “Pink Cloud” in Recovery, and Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS)

Posted on October 11, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

The Stages of Change: The stages of change model, also referred to as the transtheoretical […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for October 2nd, 2024: Anger, Resentment, and Forgiveness

Posted on October 4, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

When anger and resentment meet addiction: Anger and resentment can play a significant role in […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for September 25th, 2024: Looking at Our Addictive Behaviors

Posted on September 27, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

Allowing loved ones to experience natural consequences: Promotes Accountability: When individuals experience the direct results […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for September 18th, 2024: Creating Healthy Boundaries

Posted on September 20, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

The value of setting boundaries: Safeguarding Your Health: Establishing boundaries is crucial for protecting your […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for September 3rd, 2024: Learning to Let Go

Posted on September 4, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

How Does Letting Go Benefit Me: Letting go of resentment, hurt, pain, distrust, and anger […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for August 20th, 2024: Detaching with Love, Self-Care, and Your Recovery

Posted on August 21, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

Detaching with love: Setting Boundaries: Clearly communicate and stick to your limits. For example, if […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for August 7th, 2024: Boundaries, Support Systems, Early Stages of Recovery, and Vulnerability in Communication

Posted on August 7, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with your loved one Supporting a loved one through substance […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for July 16th, 2024: Harm Reduction, ADHD and Addiction, Loneliness, and Denial

Posted on July 18, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

Our conversation on processing anger offered valuable insights into managing this powerful emotion constructively, and […]

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Virtual Family Support Group Recap for June 4th, 2024: Self-Care, Externalizing, and The Three C’s (Cause, Control, and Cure)

Posted on June 5, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

Self-Care Self-care is crucial for both addiction recovery and prevention. Understanding addiction is essential, as […]

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Virtual Family Support Group recap for May 21, 2024: Communication, Support Systems, Boundaries, and Co-occurring Disorders

Posted on May 23, 2024 (January 9, 2025)

The Benefits of Healthy Communication Effective communication and the feeling of being heard are pivotal […]

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