It can be so draining, frustrating, and overwhelming to deal with a loved one’s addiction.
I know, because I have my share of loved ones who struggle with various addictions. And I have struggled right along with them, as I tried to save them from their addictions. It has taken me a long time to realize and accept that the only person I can ultimately fix, change, or improve is myself. Acceptance of this fact, combined with both my personal and professional life experiences, enables me to have empathy, insight, and knowledge about the challenges of dealing with a loved one’s addiction.
If you are having a hard time dealing with a loved one’s addiction, I can help you go through the same process that I have needed to go through in my own life. This process includes:
1. determining exactly what you CAN control,
2. figuring out how to accept the things (and people) that you cannot control,
3. exploring the options you currently have available, given your specific life circumstances,
4. deciding what you are willing, able, and ready to do, based on the options you have available, and
5. finding the additional resources and support you may need, to follow through with your chosen options.
If you could use some support, I am here to help. You deserve to feel better. Let’s figure out how to do that. Call me today at 949-431-0497. I look forward to hearing from you!
P.S. — For those who are interested in my credentials…
License:
Marriage and Family Therapist (License number MFT 45251)
Education:
- B.B.A. (Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA)
- M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy (California State University at Long Beach)
Professional Associations:
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- Orange County Chapter of CAMFT
- RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association
- BNI Midday Money Makers business networking group (2009-2010 President)