Lesson 2: In the second lesson we delve deeper into the effects of having a family member with addiction problems. We look at types of behavior that are common in this situation, and the roles you’re likely to take on as you try to help your loved one. For example, the tendency to take on too much responsibility is discussed.

Lesson 2 – Exercise: Your “Work roles”

Exercise 2 - Work roles

Lesson 3: In lesson number three we discuss the big topic of anxiety. We discuss its symptoms, what it can lead to, how to prevent lasting effects of it, and if it’s possible to treat anxiety. We also go into common anxiety triggers, and also how anxiety can induce stress. As an exercise, you set up a plan to manage anxiety.

Lesson 3 – Exercise: Your plan to manage anxiety

Exercise 3 - Your plan to manage anxiety

Exercise 3b - Breathe in a squere

Lesson 4: In the fourth lesson, we discuss the need for control and the importance of accepting what we can and can’t change. We discuss why we feel we need to control everything and whether this is something we can achieve. We analyze the importance of accepting what we can and can’t change and do an exercise based on The Serenity Prayer.

Lesson 4 – Exercise: The Serenity Prayer

Exersice 4 - Exercise Serenity Prayer

Lesson 5: In lesson five, we talk about guilt and shame. We discuss why we feel guilt and shame, what the difference between guilt and shame is, and we analyze if there is actually a reason to feel guilty or not. We also talk about how to cure these difficult feelings. The exercise following this lesson is based on helping you have compassion for yourself.

Lesson 5 – Exercise: Self-compassion

Exersice 5 - Exercise Serenity Prayer

Lesson 6: In lesson six we discuss what enabling is and how we might be enabling our loved ones even when we have the opposite goal in mind. We also talk about how to deal with money requests based on two new communication skills; showing understanding and open questions. In an exercise we practice giving back the responsibility to the one causing the problem.

Lesson 6 – Exercise: Give back the responsibility

Exercise 6 - Give back responsibility

Lesson 7: In the seventh lesson we focus on five communication methods and skills that can help us deal with the loved one who has addiction problems. The communication methods are inspired by CRAFT – Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training. An exercise lets you practice these communication methods.

Lesson 7 – Exercise: Communication skills

Exercise 7 - Communication skills

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Lesson 8: In the eighth and final class we summarize what we’ve learnt. discuss when and how to communicate. We then go into the importance of self-compassion by helping you put the focus back on yourself. Where can you go from here? An exercise helps you analyze which personal rights are important to you.

Lesson 8 – Exercise: Your rights

Exersice 8 - Your Rights

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