Family Support
What is a way a family member can support your recovery?
Ex: Checking in regularly, Attending family meetings
Name someone who can offer emotional support
Ex: A close friend, therapist, sponsor
What group provides peer support and meets regularly?
Ex: AA, NA, or SMART Recovery
Name one spiritual resource someone might use in recovery.
Ex: Prayer, Meditation, a Faith Leader
True or False: All family support is always helpful in recovery
False: Some family dynamics can be unhealthy
Fill in the blank" Emotional support often involves___
Listening
A sponsor offers this type of support
Ex: Peer support, guidance
What is a professional support person?
Ex: Therapist, Counselor, Case Manager
This kind of boundary might be needed with family in recovery.
Ex: A limit on toxic communication, enabling behavior
Emotional support should be free of what?
Ex: Judgement, criticism
What's one benefit of having a peer in recovery to talk to?
Ex: Shared experiences and accountability
True or False: You must be religious to benefit from spiritual support?
False
A family member attends this type of therapy with you to support recovery
Family Therapy
Name one barrier to getting practical support.
Ex: Lack of resources, reliable help
What is a peer recovery coach?
A trained individual with lived experience who supports others
Name a skill a counselor might teach.
Ex: Coping strategies, Communication skills
Describe a challenge and benefit of involving family in recovery.
Ex: Challenge-Judgement of past harm
Ex: Benefit- Love and support
How does practical support reduce relapse risk?
Ex: By lowering stress, providing stability
What might be hard about receiving peer support?
Ex: Trust issues, fear of vulnerability
What is the role of spirituality in recovery?
To provide meaning, hope, a sense of connection