Episode 6: Alexandria Dobrikovic, LSW, MSW: When you love someone who struggles with addiction

18/09/2021 54 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
Episode 6: Alexandria Dobrikovic, LSW, MSW: When you love someone who struggles with addiction

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Send us a textAddiction. Why does it happen? Where does the stigma come from? We explore these questions and how to manage when you or someone you love is struggling. The judgement and assumptions can make it so difficult to talk about.  We go there in this episode. Alex challenges me and my own biases. She provides us insight on ways we can support those who are struggling with addiction as well as those around them.Our Stories Podcast Host: Amee Mickhael, I'm a therapist, a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Philadelphia, PA. www.ameepsychotherapy.comHere are some of the resources we discussed in the episode:Smart Recoveryhttps://www.smartrecovery.org/Al-Anon Family Groupshttps://al-anon.org/Nar-Anon Family Groupshttps://www.nar-anon.org/Sesame Street - Parental Addictionhttps://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/parental-addiction/Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Taking Care of Yourself - Melody Beattiehttps://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself/dp/0894864025