#63 - How Couples & Families RECOVER & HEAL from ADDICTION | Travis Thompson LMFT, PhD Candidate

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in addiction therapy. With a focus on how addiction impacts systems of people, from couples to families and entire communities, Travis has worked with adults and adolescents diagnosed with severe substance abuse and mental illness. He's worked in both long-term care and shorter-term treatment facilities, including intensive outpatient programs for mental health and substance addiction, as well as outpatient clinics with a family-centered focus. In addition to his clinical work, Travis has created programming at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, and runs a private practice focused on helping couples and families in early recovery. Drawing from his own personal experiences in addiction and recovery, Travis is passionate about helping others navigate the challenges of addiction and develop sustainable recovery strategies. Travis graduated from Lee University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and went on to earn his Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is currently pursuing a PhD, with a focus on the development and administration of programs for individuals with concurrent mental health and substance addiction disorders. Learn more about Travis Here - https://www.travisthompsoncounseling.com/ Get Travis' Book here - https://www.amazon.com/Those-Left-Behind-Understand-Addiction/dp/B0C1JB55RR Time Stamps Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:42 Travis Thompson's Background and Experience 04:17 Exploring Family Systems and Addiction 08:49 Critique of Current Treatment Models 13:23 The Role of Family Systems in Recovery 15:44 AA, Al-Anon, and Their Impact on Relationships 19:55 Navigating Recovery as a Couple 27:40 Boundaries vs. Ultimatums in Relationships 35:42 Navigating Divorce and Addiction 40:11 The Trauma of Partners of Addicts 44:11 Mental Illness and Addiction Responsibility 47:16 The Role of Family in Recovery 52:07 Compassion vs. Responsibility in Helping Addicts 56:11 Family Systems and Emotional Focused Therapy 01:00:01 Personal Stories of Recovery and Relationships 01:10:40 Understanding Emotional Affairs and Personal Responsibility 01:16:54 Long-Term Recovery and Healing Dynamics 01:28:07 The Role of the 12 Steps in Recovery 01:36:06 Creating Supportive Environments Beyond Addiction 🔗FOLLOW ▶Web - https://startswithme.ca ▶YouTube - https://goo.gl/P4L9hH Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.