How Family Support Helps

Family Support can help in lots of ways. It gives you the chance to be a positive role model, using a positive way to cope & to demonstrate a willingness to get help and deal with problem

• It gives you a chance to address the impact that addiction has had in your home and to interrupt its dynamic
• Gives you a chance to tend to your own needs, taking care of yourself is also a positive thing to model to the rest of your family.
• You’ll get to address your own emotions and the other ways addiction has impacted you
• You get a clearer perspective, and a chance to rethink your approach
• You’ve a chance to tell your story to people who will understand, this can help you realize and accept where you’re at.
• You’ll get a better understanding of how you’ve handled things and possibly find the best ways you can to cope or manage
• You’ll feel connected, less isolated and lonely after connecting with people who have shared similar experiences
• You’ll have the chance to build trust with people
• You’ll get to learn about addiction and all that comes with it. You’ll learn about your options
• You’ll have the chance to consider how you support the person who’s using

How we can help

If you are in need of help or advice, call 042 9355251 to be put in touch with one of our Family Support Specialists.

All calls are completely confidential.

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