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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.

Addiction

January 8, 2025 by Candace Plattor

Accepting “What Is”, Even When It’s Difficult

It is important to accept where we are when we love an addict. Self-Care is the most important goal to have – it will help you and it will become better role-modelling for the addict you love. Increasing your Self-Care is truly the best thing you can do for yourself and for everyone around you – a true win-win! … [Read more...] about Accepting “What Is”, Even When It’s Difficult

Filed Under: Self-care Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care

December 18, 2024 by Candace Plattor

Our Secrets Keep Us Sick

Because the loved ones of addicts often believe they are to blame for this addiction, they have a tendency to stay silent in shame. But they are not to blame, because addicts make their own choices about how to live their lives. When loved ones start to speak their truth about this, and start to have healthy boundaries, they begin to learn how to HELP their addict rather than continue to enable—and everyone can then start their journey to wellness. … [Read more...] about Our Secrets Keep Us Sick

Filed Under: Addiction recovery Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction and Codependency, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, Helping vs. Enabling, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

December 12, 2024 by Candace Plattor

Navigating Addiction during the Christmas Season: A Guide to Finding Peace and Support

As the end of another year quickly approaches, the festive cheer of "The Holidays" is upon us. However, for many, this season may not bring the peace and joy often depicted in commercials and magazine spreads. This year, as many years before it, has seen its share of challenges, including the tragedies of opioid overdoses and other heartbreaking events, making the holiday season a difficult time for countless families. The pressure to maintain a facade of holiday happiness can increase feelings … [Read more...] about Navigating Addiction during the Christmas Season: A Guide to Finding Peace and Support

Filed Under: Addiction in the Family Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction and Codependency, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

December 4, 2024 by Candace Plattor

What role does family therapy play in addiction recovery?

Anne asks: What resources are available for families dealing with addiction, and what role does family therapy play in addiction recovery? Hi Anne, I will answer the second one first. The role that family therapy plays is huge. It's so huge that, at Love with Boundaries, we will rarely work with an addict if their family isn't involved. Every once in a while, we have somebody with an addiction get in touch with us and say, “I really want to stop. My family isn't interested in participating. … [Read more...] about What role does family therapy play in addiction recovery?

Filed Under: Ask Candace Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, family addictions therapy, Helping vs. Enabling, Setting boundaries with addicted loved ones

November 26, 2024 by Candace Plattor

Forging Connections to Address Substance Use, Families and Recovery

In Canada, National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) serves as a pivotal time for reflection, education, and action on the challenges and solutions related to alcohol and other drug use. This year, under the theme "Forging Connections," NAAW emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding within the substance use health field. The diversity of experiences, ideas, and opinions among individuals, families, and communities highlights the complexity of finding unified … [Read more...] about Forging Connections to Address Substance Use, Families and Recovery

Filed Under: Addiction recovery Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction recovery, National Addiction Awareness Week

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