What Is Structured Family Recovery and Why Does It Work? A Conversation with Jeff and Debra Jay

In this episode of The Hanley Effect, hosts Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with Jeff and Debra Jay, pioneers in addiction intervention and family recovery. Together, they discuss the critical role families play in the recovery process and how shifting the focus from the individual with addiction to the family as a whole can lead to lasting change.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The evolution of addiction intervention and how the Jays revolutionized the process with love, compassion, and positive reinforcement rather than shame and confrontation.
• The impact of Structured Family Recovery (SFR) and how it creates lasting change in family systems.
• How positive brain psychology and team-based recovery empower families to heal together.
• The importance of 12-step facilitation and long-term support for sustainable recovery.
• Why shifting the focus from the "problem" to the vision of a joyful, fulfilling life is essential for recovery success.

Key Takeaways from Jeff and Debra:

• Families need to be active participants in the recovery journey, not just bystanders.
• Addiction is a family disease, and long-term healing requires changing the entire system.
• True recovery isn't just about getting sober—it's about building a life beyond your wildest dreams.

Resources Mentioned:

• It Takes a Family: A Cooperative Approach to Lasting Sobriety by Debra Jay
• Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention by Jeff & Debra Jay

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