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Finding Joy

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Louise Stanger Ed.D, LCSW, CDWF, CIP
Louise Stanger Ed.D, LCSW, CDWF, CIP

This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Louise Stanger on recovery for those struggling with addiction and their loved ones. Some key points: - Dr. Stanger discusses what recovery means, including letting go of things outside one's control, self-care, learning about disorders, and developing new problem-solving skills. - She notes challenges loved ones may face, like feeling anxious or resentful, and urges communication with treatment staff. - Dr. Stanger promotes a "community integration" approach and discusses signs of recovery for both the individual and their loved ones, including changed attitudes and healthy coping strategies. - She provides advice for loved ones on detachment, stress management, and building their

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Finding JoyWZY 2018
About Dr. Louise Clinician, Educator Author- The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions Author- Falling Up -A Memoir of Renewal Women, Wife, Mother, Grandmother Adventurer Louise Stanger Ed.D. LCSW, CDWF, CI
Where are Your Marbles? Are They in or Are They Out? Where are you Today? How did you wake up? What Have You done to take Care of Yourself?
Have you Brought Your Listening skills ?Eyes- Look at Person in front of you Ears- Turn off tune out other sounds Mouth-Quiet Hands- Folded Body-Lean in Feet-Quiet on the floor Brain-Thinking about Whats said Heart-Open and Compassionate
How Ready are you For Change?
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What is Recovery ? Letting Go of what we cannot control Learning how to care for ourselves and not being attached to the problem Learning about SA, MH, CP and other Disorders and how they effect us all
While in Treatment Your Loved oneMay balk a bit- Focus on whats wrong with others not with themselves-We roll with resistance May ask for things they do not need May at first feel things are getting worse not better A tendency to feel shame or guilt wanting to forget A desire to shield you from talking with staff A desire to minimize issues
A Community Integration Approach Living Room Porch Sidewalk Trail
Friends and Family may feel Anxious- Resentful-Marbles out To minimize family problems To avoid talking with staff A desire to fix things To bail loved ones out To shield client from bad news To look good to the Public To Avoid Trying Self Help groups at Home To feel guilt or shame
What is that?? All of these feelings are natural and normal and are a by product of living in a situation that has been colored by stress, addiction, chronic pain, mental health and other disorders Always reach out to us .. We are here to help
The Invitation Courageous Recovery
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What is Recovery? Lifetime Growth Development of New Problem Solving Skills and Strategies Responding not Reacting Being Mindful and Compassionate to Self and Others
What does Recovery Look like for Loved OnesYour loved one demonstrates A change in attitude and action Is emotionally stable Is practicing new skills and strategies, replaced self centerness with Has a realistic appreciation of the disease Demonstrates humility, willingness and is addressing past wreckage Has participated in all clinical offerings Is addressing any legal or financial issues Is planning for after care Is following Driftwood Rules Is able to handle confrontations
Family and Friends LearnAddiction is a brain disease Chronic Pain, Mental Health Disorders are diseases To differentiate between the disorder and the person To learn stress reduction To build recovery network of their own - Alanon etc
Detachment The 7 ‘C’s I didn’t cause I cant control I can't cure I can take care of myself I can communicate my feelings I can make healthy choices I can celebrate myself
5 Magic Words Yes No Oh Really Whatever
Seven Principles OF Recovery Abstinence Peer Support Medication Exercise Ritual Good Nutrition Professional Services
Help with HALT Encourage Healthy Eating Encourage Statement of frustration -I feel Encourage New Friendships-support Exercise-Meetings etc Encourage Mindfulness, Stess Busters etc Be Willing to Practice What you Suggest
Blueprint for Success
Homework Assignment For Family and Friends
Take the Courageous Recovery Challenge Daily Gratitude List 3 Things Each Week Physical Activities Emotional Activities Spiritual or Consistent with Your Values
Closing Ceremony
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Taking Recovery Home
The Definitive Guide To Addiction Interventions Available on Ruthledge and on Amazon “An Intervention is an invitation to change”
Keep Falling Up! Falling Up A Memoir of Renewal- Available on Amazon
To Reach Dr. Louise http://www.allaboutinterventio ns .com 619-507-1699 DrStanger@allaboutintervento ns.com Available for Trainings, Keynotes, Family Programs and of course Solution Focused Family Recovery Coaching and Intervention
Resources The Daily Good www.dailygood.org Falling Up-A Memoir of Renewal- Louise Stanger The Book of Joy- Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu The Daring Way & Rising Strong Brene Brown Alanon Family Groups NAMI The Journey of the Heroic Parent- Brad Reedy Parallel Processes Stop Walking on Eggshells -The Workbook -Randi Kruger Headspace www.headspace.com

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Finding Joy

  • 2. About Dr. Louise Clinician, Educator Author- The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions Author- Falling Up -A Memoir of Renewal Women, Wife, Mother, Grandmother Adventurer Louise Stanger Ed.D. LCSW, CDWF, CI
  • 3. Where are Your Marbles? Are They in or Are They Out? Where are you Today? How did you wake up? What Have You done to take Care of Yourself?
  • 4. Have you Brought Your Listening skills ?Eyes- Look at Person in front of you Ears- Turn off tune out other sounds Mouth-Quiet Hands- Folded Body-Lean in Feet-Quiet on the floor Brain-Thinking about Whats said Heart-Open and Compassionate
  • 5. How Ready are you For Change?
  • 7. What is Recovery ? Letting Go of what we cannot control Learning how to care for ourselves and not being attached to the problem Learning about SA, MH, CP and other Disorders and how they effect us all
  • 8. While in Treatment Your Loved oneMay balk a bit- Focus on whats wrong with others not with themselves-We roll with resistance May ask for things they do not need May at first feel things are getting worse not better A tendency to feel shame or guilt wanting to forget A desire to shield you from talking with staff A desire to minimize issues
  • 9. A Community Integration Approach Living Room Porch Sidewalk Trail
  • 10. Friends and Family may feel Anxious- Resentful-Marbles out To minimize family problems To avoid talking with staff A desire to fix things To bail loved ones out To shield client from bad news To look good to the Public To Avoid Trying Self Help groups at Home To feel guilt or shame
  • 11. What is that?? All of these feelings are natural and normal and are a by product of living in a situation that has been colored by stress, addiction, chronic pain, mental health and other disorders Always reach out to us .. We are here to help
  • 14. What is Recovery? Lifetime Growth Development of New Problem Solving Skills and Strategies Responding not Reacting Being Mindful and Compassionate to Self and Others
  • 15. What does Recovery Look like for Loved OnesYour loved one demonstrates A change in attitude and action Is emotionally stable Is practicing new skills and strategies, replaced self centerness with Has a realistic appreciation of the disease Demonstrates humility, willingness and is addressing past wreckage Has participated in all clinical offerings Is addressing any legal or financial issues Is planning for after care Is following Driftwood Rules Is able to handle confrontations
  • 16. Family and Friends LearnAddiction is a brain disease Chronic Pain, Mental Health Disorders are diseases To differentiate between the disorder and the person To learn stress reduction To build recovery network of their own - Alanon etc
  • 17. Detachment The 7 ‘C’s I didn’t cause I cant control I can't cure I can take care of myself I can communicate my feelings I can make healthy choices I can celebrate myself
  • 19. Seven Principles OF Recovery Abstinence Peer Support Medication Exercise Ritual Good Nutrition Professional Services
  • 20. Help with HALT Encourage Healthy Eating Encourage Statement of frustration -I feel Encourage New Friendships-support Exercise-Meetings etc Encourage Mindfulness, Stess Busters etc Be Willing to Practice What you Suggest
  • 23. Take the Courageous Recovery Challenge Daily Gratitude List 3 Things Each Week Physical Activities Emotional Activities Spiritual or Consistent with Your Values
  • 27. The Definitive Guide To Addiction Interventions Available on Ruthledge and on Amazon “An Intervention is an invitation to change”
  • 28. Keep Falling Up! Falling Up A Memoir of Renewal- Available on Amazon
  • 29. To Reach Dr. Louise http://www.allaboutinterventio ns .com 619-507-1699 DrStanger@allaboutintervento ns.com Available for Trainings, Keynotes, Family Programs and of course Solution Focused Family Recovery Coaching and Intervention
  • 30. Resources The Daily Good www.dailygood.org Falling Up-A Memoir of Renewal- Louise Stanger The Book of Joy- Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu The Daring Way & Rising Strong Brene Brown Alanon Family Groups NAMI The Journey of the Heroic Parent- Brad Reedy Parallel Processes Stop Walking on Eggshells -The Workbook -Randi Kruger Headspace www.headspace.com