Parallel Recovery: A Pioneering Approach to Addiction with Lisa Smith

She's Brave Podcast - Kristina Driscoll

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Smith, a renowned expert and pioneer on addiction and family recovery, to explore her innovative approach to supporting loved ones struggling with addiction. Lisa introduces the concept of "parallel recovery," a method that focuses on transforming the support system around the addict by fostering connection, understanding, and personal growth within the family unit.

Lisa shares her personal journey and the crucial lessons she learned, which led her to develop practical tools and strategies that empower families to break free from the cycle of addiction. We delve into topics such as the importance of setting healthy boundaries, the role of self-care for family members, and the transformative impact of shifting from a place of isolation to one of support and connection.

Whether you're directly affected by addiction or seeking to support someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate the complexities of addiction recovery.

Tune in to learn from Lisa Smith's expertise and discover how you can play a crucial role in the recovery journey of your loved ones.
About Lisa:
Lisa Smith is the founder and CEO of Reclaim and Recover, an organization providing comprehensive family recovery support for those impacted by substance use disorder. As a certified Peer Recovery Specialist with over 20 years of experience in education and family systems, Lisa brings deep expertise to her work empowering families on the parallel healing journey alongside loved ones. Motivated by her own family's struggles with addiction, Lisa recognized the crucial need for alternative recovery models that prioritize whole-family healing and lasting connections. Her innovative Parallel Recovery® approach emerged from this experience, as Lisa transitioned from survival to thriving - forging profound influence and connection vital to her son's recovery. The Parallel Recovery® model equips families with compassionate strategies to meaningfully engage loved ones struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Whether through one-on-one family coaching, intensive programs, or collaboration with treatment centers, Lisa presents complex concepts accessibly to cultivate sustainable growth. Central to Lisa's philosophy is meeting every family where they are. She imparts transformative tools for healthy communication, boundaries and self-care. Her mission is to empower families to love their loved ones through the recovery process, while reclaiming their own lives from addiction's impacts. A respected speaker and educator, Lisa's wisdom has inspired audiences through her powerful TEDx talk and as a trusted voice in the family recovery movement.
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