"I met Jodi when my daughter was going through the throws of severe alcohol addiction. We mostly just talked on the phone when I was absolutely exploding with panic and anxiety. I didn't know which way to turn. I felt like I had lost a daughter who had always been close to myself and my husband. It was the most traumatic period of my life. I came to refer to Jodi as my angel. Whenever we would talk I started to calm down and feel like there was some hope. Jodi was always positive and supportive; I never felt judged.
Jodi walked with me and held my hand like no one else could do. Her own experiences that she shared with me helped me to see that there may be a light at the end of the long dark tunnel."
~JK, Vancouver
If you have an addicted loved one...
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If you have a loved one in recovery...
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"Jodi was there as a counsellor who really helped me cope with the trauma of my daughter relapsing 3 times, ending up repeatedly in hospital and even jail. Jodi was kind, compassionate, and understanding. Most of all, she was there for my daughter and I."
~ CMS, Vancouver
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Counselling
Keeping all your cards so close to the vest is hard, especially when you don't have anywhere to talk about your addicted loved one. At Families Do Recover, my aim is to give families a soft place to land - a safe space to talk about how your addicted loved on affects you and what you can do to help them and yourself.
Trauma, Debilitating Patterns and PTSD
Having an addicted loved on close to you can be traumatizing and you probably don't realize it. The confrontations, manipulations and always preparing for the worst takes it toll. At Families Do Recover, I practice a form of trauma healing that is gentle and allows the brain to process traumatic situations in a person centred manner.
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Support Groups
Opening up to your friends and family can be challenging because often, they don't understand what you are going through. Having a space where you can share your experience and listen to others is invaluable when you are going through something as challenging and isolating as having an addicted loved one.
In The Moment CoachingCoaching is a way of getting direction in the moment. When you don't know what to do, you can pick up the phone and get direction easily. Coaching can help you find language and immediate strategies to help you through a challenging situation with your addicted loved one.
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Interventions
An intervention is usually a family’s last resort and is done out of love and fear. Love for the addicted person and fear the addicted person is going to die unless they stop using drugs and/or alcohol. It is a loving act that can raise an addicted loved one's bottom and save their life.
Self-Study Online Course
Not ready to be with people or share your story yet? That's okay. If you are still looking for information or want to learn how to help your addicted loved one, you can enroll in one of my online courses. All these courses offer phone and email consultation if you wish to have some support.
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VANCOUVER, BC
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MAIN: (778) 241-5988
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