Treatment+for+Children+and+Parents

Growing up in a family where one or both of the parents are alcoholic can prove to be so painful and emotionally traumatic that many years later the adult child will still be suffering from the scars. Frequently, as children they had to become “superchildren,” responsible for running the family, feeding their parents, while constantly living in fear of their parents. In addition, they often feel guilty over their inability to save their parents. Consequently, these children have a very poor self-image and, as adults, often find it impossible to have satisfactory relationships. They have grown to mistrust all people and are frequently very accepting of unacceptable behavior on the part of others.The following are #|treatment options for both the child and or the alcoholic;


 * Counselling for addictions
 * Group meeting/discussions with others that are suffering
 * Emotional support from friends or other family members
 * Medication
 * Inpatient/Outpatient Treatment
 * One on one counselling sessions

Increase your awareness Get support from others. Learn to break the unspoken rules by talking to family members and others who can validate your experiences.

In the video below, Dr.Butkins talks about treatment options for addicts and/or #|alcoholics. It is encouragement to #|enter treatment and not pay for the consequences of drug and/or alcohol abuse.

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Learn how to feel the feelings and let go of the shame. Sadness, anger, and fear are all natural reactions to confronting the past and attempting to change. Grieving for a lost childhood can be a painful process. "You can only heal what you feel." Shame is an immobilizing state that keeps people repeating old patterns