Today we have on the show Jessi Frothingham, MA, MFT. Jessi has spent years working with family members that have a loved one who is using drugs or alcohol. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and certified CRAFT therapist, Jessi’s passio

SFP 004 – Motivating Your Addicted Loved One Without Nagging, Threatening or Blaming

Mar 3rd, 2014 31m 50s

In this episode of The Sober Families Podcast, we talked with Dr. Christeine Terry about alternatives to nagging, threatening, and pleading as ways to motivate your loved one. First off, we want you to know that it’s really natural to get angry

SFP 003 – How does addiction affect families? How does drug and alcohol use hurt marriages and relationships?

Nov 7th, 2013 24m 59s

In this episode of The Sober Families Podcast, we talked with Dr. Christeine Terry about the kinds of costs that addiction to drugs and alcohol can have for families. If you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve probably experienced first-hand t

SFP 002 – Understanding Addiction: What is it? How do I know when my loved one is addicted? What Can I do?

Nov 4th, 2013 23m 6s

In this episode of The Sober Families Podcast, we talked with Dr. Christeine Terry about addiction: what it is, how to identify it, and how family members can respond. We’ve all heard terms like addiction, alcoholism, but what does is mean to b

SFP 001 – Options for Families Dealing with A Family Member who is Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

Sep 26th, 2013 49m 39s

In this episode of The Sober Families Podcast, we talked with Dr. Christeine Terry about the kinds of options that family members have for dealing with an addicted loved one. The focus was not on the kinds of treatments are available for the pe

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