Family Recovery Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the family disease model in addiction recovery?
The family disease model views addiction as a disease that affects both the person using substances as well as others in the family.
What is the recovery process for the family member in SUD treatment?
When the family member with substance use disorder (SUD) stops using substances, this does not automatically lead to the family’s recovery. Family members need to accept responsibility for their own recovery and make necessary changes.
What challenges may families face after the substance-using family member achieves sobriety?
After the substance-using member becomes sober, family members may still face unresolved issues, intensifying other problems and facing new challenges that weren’t previously addressed.
What does preoccupation with the person in recovery mean for the family?
Families may become overly focused on the person’s recovery, shifting their fears from substance use to fears of relapse, which can hinder true recovery.
What is meant by ‘hypervigilance’ in family recovery?
Hypervigilance in recovery refers to the family’s tendency to interpret any change as a potential sign of relapse, often conveying a lack of hope in the recovery process.
How can family roles change during the recovery process?
Roles may shift, for example, when an enabler refuses to play the caretaker role, or a child who once acted as a confidant feels displaced when the substance-using parent recovers.
What impact do changes in family rules have during recovery?
Changes in family rules (e.g., curfew times) can lead to conflicts as old rules may no longer align with the new sober life, requiring adaptation from all family members.
How does recovery affect family hierarchy?
Recovery can challenge the established family hierarchy, such as when the recovering parent attempts to reassert their role, or when children shift their loyalty between parents.
How do boundaries change in family recovery?
Boundaries that once prevented members from socializing or relating to others may be altered, especially as a recovering parent reasserts authority and changes family dynamics.
What are the stages of recovery for families?
The stages include: 1) Attainment of sobriety (focusing on the initial stages of recovery), 2) Adjustment to sobriety (re-aligning family roles and rules), and 3) Long-term maintenance of sobriety (continued support and resilience).
What is the focus during Stage 1: Attainment of Sobriety?
The focus during this stage is on managing withdrawal, recognizing the damage caused by substance use, and building motivation for change.
What is the focus during Stage 2: Adjustment to Sobriety?
The family works to realign its structure (roles, rules, communication) to support the recovery process and address unresolved conflicts.
What is the focus during Stage 3: Long-term Maintenance of Sobriety?
The focus is on strengthening quality of life, reinforcing positive behaviors, and helping family members navigate relapses while maintaining stability.
What are key guidelines for therapy in family recovery?
Key guidelines include making small consistent changes, focusing on ‘one day at a time,’ recognizing setbacks, building social support networks, and ensuring children’s needs are met.
What challenges do families face in maintaining long-term recovery?
Families may struggle with handling relapses, balancing family roles, and adapting to new communication patterns that promote ongoing recovery.
