{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 103 | When the Solution Becomes the Problem, with Dr. Mike Barnes","description":"I met Dr. Mike Barnes in 2018, when I served as executive coach for the leadership at the Foundry, the addiction treatment center here in Steamboat Springs, CO, where he served as Clinical Director. My respect and appreciation for Mike grew quickly in the course of that partnership, built especially upon Mike\u2019s willingness to learn from anything and anyone\u2013despite the long alphabet salad of credentials behind his name and his position of esteem in the addiction treatment, trauma, and family therapy community. Since then, our paths have continued to cross, and I\u2019ve continued to benefit greatly from his friendship and mentorship.  This year, he published his first book, When the Solution Becomes the Problem: Helping Families Struggling with Addiction and Trauma. Unlike most books on families and addiction that give prescriptive advice, this book partners with families to help them understand why implementing expert recommendations can be so challenging. By delving into the \u201cwhy,\u201d families gain insights into their current crisis and the factors contributing to it. Ultimately, the book aims to guide families away from the perspective of \u201cwe are a family with a loved one who struggles with addiction\u201d towards embracing the identity of \u201cwe are a family in recovery from addiction and trauma.\u201d By fostering understanding, empathy, and actionable guidance, it empowers families to break free from the cycle of addiction and trauma, promoting healing and a renewed sense of togetherness. It\u2019s a pleasure to introduce you to Mike and provide a glimpse into an innovative and compassionate approach to helping families struggling with addiction and trauma.    Let\u2019s Connect If this episode helped you, I'd love to know. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, visit my website, or email me.   Connect with Mike Email | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website    Get Mike\u2019s Book   Follow Andrew Petty is Dying & Leave a Review Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts ","author_name":"Andrew Petty is Dying","author_url":"https:\/\/andrewpettyisdying.com","html":"