Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP

How to Recognize When a Loved One Needs Help—and What to Do Next

Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is heartbreaking, and knowing when to step in can be overwhelming. This guide helps families recognize the warning signs, take action without enabling, and support their loved one’s path to recovery. If you’re wondering how to help, you’re not alone—learn what steps to take next.

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Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP

Breaking the Cycle: How to Support a Loved One Without Enabling

When a loved one struggles with addiction, it’s easy to blur the lines between helping and enabling. If you’ve ever wondered, Am I truly supporting them, or am I making it easier for them to stay in addiction?, you’re not alone. This post explores how to break the cycle, set boundaries, and offer real support—without enabling destructive behaviors.

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Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP

Supporting a Loved One in Recovery: Do’s and Don’ts for Families

Supporting a loved one in recovery requires balance—offering encouragement without enabling. Learn practical do’s and don’ts for family support, including setting boundaries, fostering communication, and creating a healing environment.

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Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP Gianna Yunker, CRS. CFRS, CAI, CIP

Understanding Enabling Behaviors in Addiction Recovery: How to Support Recovery, Not Addiction

Enabling behaviors in addiction can unknowingly perpetuate a loved one's substance use. Learn how to break these harmful cycles by setting boundaries, promoting accountability, and fostering a supportive recovery environment. Discover strategies for empowering change, with insights on how families can shift from enabling addiction to encouraging lasting recovery.

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