A Family Affair

Addiction

Addiction Is a Family Problem

Fran Simone Ph.D. on May 8, 2021

Each family member deals with a member's addiction differently. Some enable, some let go, and some waiver between the two.

Each family member deals with a member's addiction differently. Some enable, some let go, and some waiver between the two.

Relationships

The Difficulty of Detaching with Love

Fran Simone Ph.D. on March 25, 2021

Detaching with love is hard to define and harder still to put into practice. However, it might one of the best tools you have to free yourself from enabling.

Detaching with love is hard to define and harder still to put into practice. However, it might one of the best tools you have to free yourself from enabling.

A few adjustments in your behavior may get you started.

Fear

Just for Today

Fran Simone Ph.D. on January 22, 2021

Feeling stress, fear, and uncertainty caused by the pandemic or the addiction of a loved one? "Just for today" might help calm you down.

Feeling stress, fear, and uncertainty caused by the pandemic or the addiction of a loved one? "Just for today" might help calm you down.

Addiction

Combat Veterans and the Substance Abuse War

Fran Simone Ph.D. on November 28, 2020

Are you losing the battle against a loved one's substance abuse? Don't admit defeat. Rather consider ways to help yourself and win.

Are you losing the battle against a loved one's substance abuse? Don't admit defeat. Rather consider ways to help yourself and win.

Codependency

Confronting Codependency

Fran Simone Ph.D. on September 16, 2020

Are you drowning in codependency? Consider ways to wade into safer waters.

Are you drowning in codependency? Consider ways to wade into safer waters.

Is it possible to let go of angter and resentment when a loved one relapses repeatedly?

Fear

Seeking Resilience in Uncertainty

Fran Simone Ph.D. on May 7, 2020

We can't eliminate the fear and grief that everyone on this planet is experiencing. Embracing resilience can help lessen the burden of this challenge.

We can't eliminate the fear and grief that everyone on this planet is experiencing. Embracing resilience can help lessen the burden of this challenge.

Alcoholism

Real Wealth Choices

Fran Simone Ph.D. on January 7, 2020

When your loved one has a problem, do you rush in to fix it? If so, there may be a better way to respond.

When your loved one has a problem, do you rush in to fix it? If so, there may be a better way to respond.

Alcoholism

Six Cs to Foster Recovery

Fran Simone Ph.D. on November 5, 2019

Are your struggling to stop fixing your loved one? Try embracing these six Cs.

Are your struggling to stop fixing your loved one? Try embracing these six Cs.

Addiction

An Undercover Teacher

Fran Simone Ph.D. on July 24, 2019

Can your loved one who abuses substances contribute to your spiritual growth?

Can your loved one who abuses substances contribute to your spiritual growth?

Are you overwhelmed by a loved one's substance abuse? Several changes can be of help.

Addiction

Wise Words Can Help Recovery

Fran Simone Ph.D. on April 4, 2019

Sometimes slogans and quotes can help drive negative thoughts away.

Sometimes slogans and quotes can help drive negative thoughts away.

Fear

Face Fear and Learn to Let It Go

Fran Simone Ph.D. on February 24, 2019

Is fear getting the better of you? Here are some ways to ramp it down.

Is fear getting the better of you? Here are some ways to ramp it down.

Addiction

Doing the Next Right Thing in Recovery

Fran Simone Ph.D. on January 20, 2019

How two young moms in recovery are doing the next right things.

How two young moms in recovery are doing the next right things.

Alcoholism

Revisiting Those Holiday Blues

Fran Simone Ph.D. on November 29, 2018

Holidays getting your down? Here are a few ideas to help you cope.

Holidays getting your down? Here are a few ideas to help you cope.

Addiction

Downsize Those Demons

Fran Simone Ph.D. on September 17, 2018

Are negative thougthts, feelings and behaviors are getting in your way? Consider downsizing.

Are negative thougthts, feelings and behaviors are getting in your way? Consider downsizing.

Addiction

Two Addiction Wish Lists

Fran Simone Ph.D. on August 10, 2018

Those who abuse substances and those who love them wish for very different things.

Those who abuse substances and those who love them wish for very different things.

Addiction

How Comparison Works Against Us

Fran Simone Ph.D. on June 30, 2018

Don't fall into the trap of comparing your family to those with addiction problems.

Don't fall into the trap of comparing your family to those with addiction problems.

Cognition

Practice Positive Communication

Fran Simone Ph.D. on May 8, 2018

Want to learn how to communicate positively with your loved one? Practice these steps.

Want to learn how to communicate positively with your loved one? Practice these steps.