REPLAY: Families and Addiction with Kevin Petersen, LMFT

Original Air Date: February 6th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Kevin Petersen. Kevin graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University, and he spent three and a half years working at Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network as an in-home therapist, case manager, crisis evaluator and outpatient therapist for Child and Family Services. Kevin has also worked part-time for The Bridge House, ADMHN's Acute Treatment Unit, as a Mental Health Technician and Counselor.In 2014, Kevin opened his private practice, Petersen Family Counseling and has since published two books: Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child and Chronic Hope: Families & Addiction, which share an integrated, holistic approach to healing families in crisis due to addiction and codependency.Kevin established The Chronic Hope Institute in 2020 with a mission to increase education on addiction and its impact on the family systemOn this episode:Kevin shares his personal journey with addiction and how it led to his work with families and addictionWhat it looks like for a family to address their own woundThe importance of the family unit addressing addiction and what it looks likeHow the family can helpFirst steps that families can take if someone is struggling with addiction<br/>The Chronic Hope Institute: www.chronichope.usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chronichopeinstituteTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheChronicHopeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechronichopeinstitute/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB5YB0xucqWCDyFIOUsDaAListen the interview with Kevin about his book Chronic Hope: Families and Addiction: https://www.booksbetweensessio....ns.com/episodes/4z07 Mind Night website: https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here: https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram: @openmindnightpodMusic Credit: https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT