Caregiving for a loved one living with mental health challenges and/or substance use issues is a delicate balance. As caregivers, it’s essential to recognize when our actions might be enabling unhealthy behaviors rather than empowering our loved ones to take control of their own lives and find a self-directed path to recovery. Enabling can often stem from a place of love and concern, but it can inadvertently keep our loved ones stuck in their challenges. On the other hand, empowering involves providing the right support and tools to help them build resilience and independence.
Join us for Family Mental Health: Enabling vs. Empowering, a free 90-minute webinar on Wednesday, March 5th at 2:00 ET, where we’ll delve into the critical distinction between enabling and empowering. We’ll explore how to identify enabling behaviors, such as consistently rescuing your loved one from their responsibilities, and how to shift towards empowering actions that encourage choice, growth, and self-sufficiency. Through practical strategies, lived experience insights, and real-life examples, you’ll learn how to support your loved one in a way that fosters their independence and well-being.
By attending this webinar, you will gain:
- A deeper understanding of the impact of enabling behaviors on your loved one’s recovery journey.
- Effective techniques to replace enabling behaviors with empowering actions.
- Guidance on setting healthy boundaries that promote responsibility and growth.
- Tools to recognize and address anxiety and avoidance tactics.
- Strategies to validate your loved one’s feelings while encouraging them to take proactive steps towards their recovery.
This webinar is designed for family members and caregivers who want to make a positive difference in their loved one’s lives by shifting from enabling to empowering. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools. Register now and take the first step towards fostering a healthier, more independent future for both you and your loved one.
Looking forward to seeing you there!