New Beginnings CounsellingBW

HOW TO INITIATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR LOVED ONES STRUGGLING WITH SUD

Dr Tshidi M Wyllie,PhD. Season 1 Episode 52

#SUD : substance use disorders are a global concern

#Stigma may prevent people with substance used disorders from seeking help

#It is often difficult to get parents/caregivers to know how to initiate discussions with their loved ones

#Often parent’s emotions interfere with the ability to show empathy and support their children living with SUD

#No one  intentionally develops dependency on alcohol, marijuana or any other substance/drug

#Its important to use non-labeling, non-stigmatizing words 

#Setting boundaries clarifies where you stand on drugs

#Substance use impacts family systems and often members find themselves trying to cope by functioning in different roles of either becoming:

-  Enabler, 

- Hero, 

- Scapegoat 

- Lost Child

- Mascot

#To those who have subscribed by clicking “follow”; THANK  YOU so much; it means a lot to us.

#Please  also subscribe to our  YouTube channel,  share on Facebook and with friends and family who may benefit from these messages;  help them navigate life challenges : https://youtube.com/@dr.tshidimwyllie1091/


Send us a text

Support the show

"Everyday is a New Beginning "