Supporting Families Without Enabling
Summary - Enabling behaviors can occur with anyone, not just people who are addicted. - Most of the time people do not start out enabling, they often feel responsible in some way and are trying to make things better - Supporting without enabling means
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
September 21, 201955m 11s
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Show Notes
Summary
- Enabling behaviors can occur with anyone, not just people who are addicted.
- Most of the time people do not start out enabling, they often feel responsible in some way and are trying to make things better
- Supporting without enabling means
- Getting clear about your wants and needs
- Setting boundaries (emotional, physical, financial…)
- Learning how to say “no”
- Being willing to encourage and support healthy behaviors
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