How to Support Families Affected by Addiction Without Shame or Blame with S. Jeff Jones | Treatment | Family Therapy | Private Practice

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In this episode I sit down with S. Jeff Jones, a therapist, interventionist, coach and author of Rethinking Addiction: The New Family Recovery Solution. Jeff shares how his personal experiences and professional journey led him to develop a new, empowering model for working with families affected by addiction.

We dive into why the traditional addiction framework often falls short—especially when it comes to supporting families—and how shame-based language can actually prevent healing. Jeff explains the difference between enabling addiction and "enabling health," and introduces a practical three-phase coaching model that helps families move from chaos to clarity.

We also explore how therapists can better recognize when addiction is part of the picture (even if it's not the presenting problem), and Jeff offers powerful tools for helping clients separate the essence of their loved one from the addiction itself.

Whether you're a therapist working with individuals or families—or someone supporting a loved one in recovery—this conversation is full of valuable insights, mindset shifts, and hope.

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