Thoughts vs. Thinking: Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Parallel Recovery - Supporting the Journey of Families I remember a time when I had convinced myself of a story. It wasn’t a good story;...
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Lisa Smith
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Stepping In: Why Early Intervention is Crucial for Mental Health Disorders
Imagine this: You love someone who is struggling with their mental health, and you’re watching them spiral, feeling helpless. It’s a...
Lisa Smith
- Jul 1
- 3 min
The Quiet Weight That Siblings Carry
When my youngest son recently opened up about the role he took on during his brother's struggles with addiction while on a long road trip...
Lisa Smith
- Jun 3
- 3 min
Rebuilding Trust: A Roadmap for Families
I vividly remember my son standing in my kitchen, sifting through the fridge with a friend telling me that they were "helping each other...
Lisa Smith
- May 1
- 3 min
Navigating the Wheel of Suffering: Mindfulness in Loving Someone with Substance Use Disorder
Picture this: Your loved one is struggling with addiction, and it feels like your world is crumbling around you. You're hurting, and...
Lisa Smith
- Apr 1
- 3 min
Uncovering the Truths: Myths About Addiction Recovery
In the world of substance use and mental health treatment and recovery, there are a lot of myths floating around that have somehow become...
Lisa Smith
- Mar 1
- 5 min
When Influence Matters: Transforming Relationships with the Pyramid of Influence
Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith Have you ever felt like you were banging your head against the wall trying to get through to...
Lisa Smith
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Navigating Change: When Transformation is Lonely
Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith For those of us who have embraced some level of understanding that loving someone struggling...
Lisa Smith
- Jan 7
- 2 min
"Embracing Transformation: The Power of Parallel Recoveryâ„¢".
Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith Introduction: Happy New Year! As we embark on this fresh journey into 2024, I'm thrilled to...
Lisa Smith
- Dec 15, 2023
- 4 min
Navigating the Holidays: A Guide for Families Supporting Loved Ones Struggling with Substance Use
Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith As the winter month of December concludes with festive lights and hopeful gatherings, we...
Lisa Smith
- Nov 3, 2023
- 4 min
A Families Role in Harm Reduction
Parallel Recovery for Families I am dedicated to providing a new approach to comprehensive support for families navigating the complex...
Lisa Smith
- Oct 5, 2023
- 2 min
Embracing Transformation
Parallel Recovery for Families Introduction: As the leaves transition with vibrant hues and the air turns crisp with the promise of...
Lisa Smith
- Sep 12, 2023
- 2 min
Recovery is for Everyone
Parallel Recovery for Families August 31st is International Overdose Awareness day. It is a day set aside to recognize and honor the...
Lisa Smith
- Aug 9, 2023
- 3 min
Lessons From Jury Duty
Support for Families I recently received a summons for jury duty. When it arrived, I rolled my eyes, whined about the inconvenience and...
Lisa Smith
- Jul 10, 2023
- 3 min
Project or Process?
Support For Families I am a knitter. I started knitting in September, so this is a recent title that I have given myself. I have admired...
Lisa Smith
- May 8, 2023
- 3 min
Love Needs a Place to Land
When I look back on the years that I spent trying to help my son while he was struggling with substance use, I now...
Lisa Smith
- Apr 25, 2023
- 2 min
The Power of a Hard Stop
I was confused to learn that the period, the most commonly used punctuation in English Language, is becoming obsolete. According to this...
Lisa Smith
- Mar 1, 2023
- 2 min
I would like to take you on a journey, The Hero’s Journey.
Supporting the Journey of Family Recovery Joseph Campbell’s comparative mythology of life’s journey that heroes in all cultures and...
Lisa Smith
- Feb 1, 2023
- 2 min
Why I do what I do....
Supporting the Journey of Family Recovery Just like that, the year is underway and I want to take this month to reintroduce myself and...
Lisa Smith
- Jan 1, 2023
- 2 min
The Path to "Success" isn't Linear
Supporting the Journey of Family Recovery For the first time in 4 years, my family spent Thanksgiving together in our home. Both of my...
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