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Family: The Shadows of AddictionSlide2
The
bio/psycho/social model of well-being:Physical impactsEmotional impactsSocial impactsSpiritual impacts
Impacts of addictionSlide3
Weight
gain/weight lossMedical problems such as: DiabetesHypertensionG.I. problemsCirculation problems
Physical Slide4
Anger
DepressionIsolationLow self-esteemMental/EmotionalSlide5
Change in friends
No friendsNegative feedback from close friendsLoss of interestLack of follow throughNot looking forward to thingsMisdirected goalsSocialSlide6
Anger with GOD/Higher Power
SpiritualSlide7
What happens to the family when the addiction becomes a part of it?Slide8
Unusual stress
Normal routines are interrupted by frightening experiencesWhat is being said doesn’t match up with family members feelingsi.e. the lyrics don’t match the musicFeelings get shut down and stuffedFamily members become “PODS” or pseudo self
The familySlide9
Rationalization
IntellectualizingOver controllingEnablingWithdrawingSelf medicatingDefense mechanisms are complicatedSlide10
A family’s ability to create balance within the family unit
Three branches of the family systemHusband and WifeMother and FatherChildrenHOmeostasisSlide11
In a more balanced system there
is:Open communicationChildren have a voiceThe rules are for the entire family unit, not just the identified addict.Boundaries between systemsMembers can identify their role in their families.homeostasisSlide12
In alcoholic and drug addicted homes there is a huge lack of
balanceThe shadow of the disease of addiction takes over the family members and transforms them into something else.Concepts such as truth and faith become chaotic and promises are brokenInstabilityNo trust
homeostasisSlide13
Typically family members fall into two
categories: The Pleaser Withdrawn
Yell
scream
Smile when in pain
Withdraw
Cajole
Horrang
Criticize
Overly identify
Understand
Get fed up
Laugh
Lie
Exaggerate
Rationalize
Intellectualize
Delusions of
grandeur
homeostasis
Common Behaviors Include:Slide14
Involving Family in the Recovery ProcessSlide15
Involve Families.
Families dealing with addiction often deny family members the opportunity to share either openly or partially open about what is happening. Everyday occurrences that seem normal are put on the “back burner” and feel very much like a burden.
Give them a safe space to talk with purpose.
Talk with purposeSlide16
The weights hang on the shoulders of family members
Must talk about their feelings Have to have outside positive influenceShould not self medicateFamily members in a drug addicted atmosphere tend to:AvoidLack a genuine emotional connection.
Misdirected focus on other problems
Talk with purposeSlide17
Make no mistake…
Addiction = traumaIt is:PersuasiveImposingLacks rapportImpacts physiological state Weakens mental stability
The brainSlide18
Amygdala
The center for the Fight or Flight mechanism is fully functional at birth.HippocampusAre we threatened?Pre-frontal cortexNecessary/essentialNot fully developed until at least 10 or 11 years old
The BrainSlide19
Questions?
Ben Brafmanbbrafman@destinationhope.net