Friday, June 26, 2009

Supporting someone who is addicted?

If you are supporting husband, wife, partner, friend or family member then it is vital you reach out for professional support. The problem….the addiction will simply not go away!
There will be a narrow window opportunity don’t delay... Addiction is life threatening!

You’re resources will lessen through the stress and confusion of trying to support the addicted person. The addicted mind is complex and tests all but the most experienced of professionals.

In my experience… it is unwise and counterproductive to 'shop around' getting what you think is the best bargain. Learn to ask the tough questions, go and visit if possible. There are professionals out there who really know what they are doing, you will need to find them.

I often hear complaints of how much money and time has been wasted through ineffective rehabs and callers are understandably angry! We simply don’t see rehabs as effective enough and this is the feedback we get from our callers!

By contrast we belong to what is emerging as a 'new wave' of alternatives to rehab!
The caller will at first sound hopeless and defeated. I want to leave them with a clear sense of HOPE! I have personally seen clients go thru a remarkable change in a very short space of time... finding inner peace for the first time!

Let me know your thoughts.

Peace,
Catherine

1-604-746-1164 or 1163
info@innercare.org
Innercare services International Inc.
Soul care - Psychotherapy & Meditation retreats for Addiction.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Catherine,
    I found your advice most helpful. Watching a loved one slip away is so hard! There seems to be a lot of garbage out there and finding someone talking sense is refreshing! Thank you
    Sally {Seattle, U.S.A.}

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  2. You are most welcome Sally!
    Peace,
    Catherine

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