
Introduction of the Sober on purpose Course
When someone close to you or in your family is attempting to become or maintain sobriety, it may be a delicate and challenging moment. They could need a very specific kind of support, which you might find difficult or uncomfortable to provide. However, depending on how you fit into their lives, you might also play a key part in helping them achieve their goal of remaining sober.
I’m Tanya Gioia, a wife, a mom, a podcaster and a Life coach and I have been through this process and now we are a family in recovery. All families have hurts, habits and hang-ups. Many families go through crises and bust apart. Some families seek help, turning the stinking sinking shipwreck of a family unit back over to God for healing and direction. We are one of those families.
So I’m here to take you on a journey about what happens after sobriety and how to build motivation, overcome impulses, manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which will ultimately lead to a balanced family life.
When someone close to you or in your family is attempting to become or maintain sobriety, it may be a delicate and challenging moment. They could need a very specific kind of support, which you might find difficult or uncomfortable to provide. However, depending on how you fit into their lives, you might also play a key part in helping them achieve their goal of remaining sober.
I’m Tanya Gioia, a wife, a mom, a podcaster and a Life coach and I have been through this process and now we are a family in recovery. All families have hurts, habits and hang-ups. Many families go through crises and bust apart. Some families seek help, turning the stinking sinking shipwreck of a family unit back over to God for healing and direction. We are one of those families.
So I’m here to take you on a journey about what happens after sobriety and how to build motivation, overcome impulses, manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which will ultimately lead to a balanced family life.
Course Set up
Sober on purpose Course is designed to help you create a life you adore with your loved ones without addiction.
Check out this episode to know what you’ll find in this course.
How to get the most out of this guide
Contrary to popular belief, addiction is not a personal matter. The lives of addicts' loved ones are affected by both the addiction and the recovery process. Being available and supportive to someone who is recovering is essential for a successful and sustainable recovery.
In this episode we are going to talk about:
Importance of Community involvement for addiction recovery
Importance of Journaling the Journey
Reaching out to Sobriety Support Groups
How we define Addiction
In this episode we are going to talk about a few models out there that attempt to define the nature of addiction. Researchers that focus on addiction have long sought to identify the traits that all types of addiction share, from drug addiction, to sex, alcoholism, and gambling.Because once you understand your biggest triggers of addiction, you can learn how to face or avoid them.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding different models of addiction
How to live life — and have fun — without addiction
Expectations for a newly sober family
Your loved one will require ongoing assistance to continue their healing. Here we talk about the expectations for a newly sober family and some suggestions for supporting your family member in maintaining their sober lifestyle. Because being newly sober is really a major challenge.
Key Takeaways:
Deciding the level of importance in daily matters
Importance of communication over personal preferences
Resentments
In this episode we talk about Resentment.
Resentment is a feeling of being unjustly wronge. Although It's a typical feeling, strong resentments, on the other hand, that consume us or keep pulling us back into the past can hinder the ability to recover. So, getting sucked into them can undermine the resistance to triggers or become a reason for impulsive actions that bring us back to our past behaviors.
Key Takeaways:
There are no justified resentments.So, forgive yourself and others
Keys to Managing Resentment
Purposefully re-establishing Roles
Recovery is a continuous process; addiction treatment is only the beginning. For many who are new to recovery, this change from a supportive sober environment to one’s daily routine, can be challenging. While people could be relieved to be back home, they might also be worried about what lies ahead. That is where the family should re-establish its roles.
Key Takeaways:
Helping your loved one adjust to their new lifestyle
Building Healthy Roles in the family
Healing Past Hurts
When managed improperly, past hurts in sobriety might threaten to derail recovery. So here we talk about the importance of letting go of the past hurt.
Key Takeaways:
Importance of healthy communication
Seeking professional assistance /therapy
Importance of honesty, admitting your wrongdoing and taking responsibility
Setting up a new framework
You've not only completed an addiction treatment program and become sober, but you've also maintained your sobriety. This calls for celebration. You should be so proud of yourself!
Key Takeaways:
Relive all good and bad moments of the journey
Rebirth/being grateful for the journey
How you want to celebrate the moment of victory
Family Recovery- Grace-based tools for Healing Addiction is a course designed to help families navigate the challenges of addiction and recovery. Hosted by Tanya Gioia, a wife, mom, podcaster, and life coach, this course offers practical advice for families to create a life they adore with their loved ones without addiction.
The course is set up in several episodes, each focusing on a specific aspect of addiction and recovery.
The first episode emphasizes the importance of community involvement in addiction recovery, including the benefits of journaling and reaching out to sobriety support groups.
The second episode discusses different models of addiction and how to live a fulfilling life without addiction.
The third episode covers the expectations for a newly sober family and suggestions for supporting family members in maintaining their sober lifestyle.
The fourth episode talks about the danger of resentments and the importance of forgiveness, communication, and managing resentment.
The fifth episode focuses on re-establishing family roles and adjusting to a new lifestyle after recovery.
The sixth episode discusses the importance of healing past hurts through healthy communication and seeking professional assistance.
Finally, the seventh episode focuses on celebrating victories, reflecting on the journey, and setting up a new framework for a balanced family life.
Throughout the course, Tanya shares her own experiences as a wife, mom, and coach, providing practical tips for families to support their loved ones in recovery. Addiction is not just a personal matter, and the lives of loved ones are affected by both addiction and the recovery process. Therefore, it is essential to be available and supportive to someone who is recovering to ensure a successful and sustainable recovery.
In conclusion, the Helping Families Heal After Addiction Course offers valuable insights and practical advice for families to navigate the challenges of addiction and recovery. It provides a framework for families to create a life they adore with their loved ones without addiction and promotes a balanced family life.