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Candace Plattor, M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Candace Plattor, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.

Help for Families of Addicts

November 24, 2017 by Candace Plattor

Virtual Counselling in Addiction Recovery:
It Works!

As we are all aware, the Holiday Season is coming fast upon us and, for many people, this time of year has shifted from a season of peace and joy to a period of misery and confusion. This year, unfortunately, addiction will be an unwanted guest for more families than you might imagine. If you feel like you need someone to talk to who can guide you and your family through these often treacherous waters—but you’re also aware that accessing in-person counselling could be difficult for you—help is … [Read more...] about Virtual Counselling in Addiction Recovery:
It Works!

Filed Under: Addiction, Addiction in the Family, Help for Families of Addicts Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, asking for help when loving an addict, if a loved one is struggling with addiction, loving an addict

September 9, 2014 by Candace Plattor

Attention All Loved Ones of Addicts: Let’s Come out of the Shame Closet and Recover!

SEPTEMBER IS RECOVERY MONTH Do you know that September is Recovery Month? I think it’s amazing that a whole month has been set aside as a time to honor recovery from addiction—this shows that the times definitely are a-changin’ and that a great many more people are getting the message that recovery truly is possible. This is great for those who are struggling with addictive behaviors—from alcohol and drugs to gambling, to compulsive over-spending, to sex addiction, to Internet addiction, … [Read more...] about Attention All Loved Ones of Addicts: Let’s Come out of the Shame Closet and Recover!

Filed Under: Addiction in the Family, Help for Families of Addicts, Loved ones of addicts Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction in the family, asking for help when loving an addict, Celebrating sobriety, Helping vs. Enabling, if a loved one is struggling with addiction, Recovery Day, Where to turn when loving an addict

July 16, 2014 by Candace Plattor

“I Know I’m Enabling But….” Recovery from Addiction in the Family

After working for nearly 25 years with the loved ones of people struggling with addiction, I’m still amazed by how many come to their first session with me and say “I know I’m enabling, but…” Do you have an addicted loved one in your life? Are you already aware that you’re doing things you probably shouldn’t be doing, in the guise of ‘helping’ them? And even if you’re not getting the results you’re hoping for, do you still continue to enable them anyway—often for way too long? A logical … [Read more...] about “I Know I’m Enabling But….” Recovery from Addiction in the Family

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