Repairing relationships after addiction worksheet

What particular addiction-related behaviors damaged the bond between parents and children?

Consider the friendships that addiction has impacted. How did trust and interaction evolve throughout that period?

Take into account your love life. What was the emotional cost of addiction, as well as what impact did it have on closeness?

Determine the communication styles your child used while they were addicted. What has to be done better to regain trust?

How has addiction affected your friendship, loyalty, and support, and how might they be rebuilt?

Evaluate the degree of openness in your love life during your addiction. How can transparency be made again?

Consider how addiction affects the way your child views your parental position. How can you make that role stronger and more defined?

Investigate the emotional factors influencing friendships during addiction. How might emotional reconnection be facilitated?

Examine aspects of romantic relationships. What common aims and activities can help restore a sense of partnership?

 References:

• Kelley A., BigFoot DS. Spiritual Healing for Trauma and Addiction: Discussions of Mental Health, Recovery, and Faith. Taylor & Francis, 2023, July 7.

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