This episode of the Break Free from Addiction Podcast introduces the Smart Love approach, an Informative, compassionate, and empowering approach for parents and families coping with a loved one's active addiction. Host Dr. Barry Gregory Ed.D., M.Ed., BA explains that common "rescuing" behaviors stem in part from deep fear, guilt, and trauma-driven thoughts and beliefs (informed by CBT), which, though loving in intent, often enable the addiction and delay recovery.

Smart Love shifts the focus from fear-based rescuing to smart love strategies, emphasizing the need to set firm, loving boundaries (which are seen as protection, not abandonment) and allow natural consequences to motivate change. Drawing on principles from evidence-based practices, the episode provides practical strategies like stopping financial enabling, replacing lecturing with listening, and prioritizing self-care, ultimately helping the family reclaim peace and foster a path toward genuine recovery for both the loved one and themselves.

Benefits of Recovery Coaching: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HyZGkQSC7GbcWZ3W3365BiyG7UigCdgK4LtT07Z83f8/edit?usp=sharing⁠

Tips and Tools For Parents Worksheet

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Contact Information

Barry M. Gregory Ed.D., M.Ed., BA

Recovery Coach Trainer and Consultant

Phone: 561-685-0222

Email: ⁠barrygregory1955@gmail.com⁠

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