{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How To Help Your Loved One Who's New To A 12 Step Program - Episode 79","description":"Chris and Danny discuss the action steps you can expect to see your loved one taking when starting out in a 12-step program and what you can do to be helpful in their recovery journey. Episode Highlights  The importance of helping families understand the journey of the individual who is recovering How, as a loved one in recovery, attending 90 meetings in 90 days (a meeting everyday) can be essential along with the family supporting the individual Getting a sponsor and listening to suggestions The essential advice for loved ones returning home after treatment The sense of commitment and responsibility that being part of a home group can promote Importance of feeling good about oneself as a motivation to keep away from destructive, addictive behavior Using the 12-step recovery journey as a way to model recovery and provide support Behavioral changes that can take place through this process, helping the individual to become more truthful, reliable, and focused on helping others The concept of being 'restored to sanity' in every meeting attended and the subsequent shift in perspective that occurs How surrendering to the powerlessness over addiction is a crucial part of the journey How loved ones can support the recovery journey by creating conditions that allow sobriety to occur, despite the inability to control the outcome Some family members\u2019 misconceptions about rehab after a relapse How an individual\u2019s reflection on their powerlessness can be a turning point   Links and Resources from this Episode  https:\/\/whyintervention.com\/ https:\/\/twitter.com\/whyintervention https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whyintervention\/?ref=br_rs&amp;nbsp;   Call to Action Schedule a Call Free Resources  Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review  by clicking here Make sure you\u2019re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.   Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS  ","author_name":"Why Intervention Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/whyintervention.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27577179\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/156775335"}