EPISODE · Oct 25, 2024 · 25 MIN
Partner CRAFT: Realistic Expectations
from Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness · host Allies in Recovery
When your partner suffers from Substance Use Disorder, what are realistic expectations in your relationship? Are your expectations setting you up for frustration? Which of your needs can you meet for yourself? Kayla Solomon and Isabel Cooney explore the often sticky nature of partnership when SUD is involved.Partner CRAFT is a podcast series by Allies in Recovery that focuses on applying the CRAFT method with a romantic partner (or ex-partner) struggling with addiction. Co-hosts Kayla Solomon (psychotherapist, IMAGO counselor, and Allies in Recovery group facilitator) and Isabel Cooney (Allies in Recovery team member and ex-partner of a loved one with addiction) discuss the unique challenges of using CRAFT in these relationships—and how it can transform them. A membership at Allies in Recovery gives you unlimited access to: ✔ Step-by-step CRAFT training tailored for families and partners ✔ Support groups and a community that understands ✔ A Q&A blog with expert guidance ✔ And much more! Visit Allies in Recovery to learn about our membership options, read our blog posts, meet our team, and much more!
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When your partner suffers from Substance Use Disorder, what are realistic expectations in your relationship? Are your expectations setting you up for frustration? Which of your needs can you meet for yourself? Kayla Solomon and Isabel Cooney explore the often sticky nature of partnership when SUD is involved.Partner CRAFT is a podcast series by Allies in Recovery that focuses on applying the CRAFT method with a romantic partner (or ex-partner) struggling with addiction. Co-hosts Kayla Solomon (psychotherapist, IMAGO counselor, and Allies in Recovery group facilitator) and Isabel Cooney (Allies in Recovery team member and ex-partner of a loved one with addiction) discuss the unique challenges of using CRAFT in these relationships—and how it can transform them. A membership at Allies in Recovery gives you unlimited access to: ✔ Step-by-step CRAFT training tailored for families and partners ✔ Support groups and a community that understands ✔ A Q&A blog with expert guidance ✔ And much more! Visit Allies in Recovery to learn about our membership options, read our blog posts, meet our team, and much more!
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