Mike Marino, PhD 

Author - Speaker - Therapist

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PO Box 73093
San Clemente, CA 92673

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  • The Freedom from Anxiety & Depression Seminar
  • Marriage 911
  • The Power of Pain
  • The Wounded Healer – Help for the Helpers
  • Breaking the Power of Addiction
  • Managing Workplace Stress & Conflict
  • Building Healthy Relationships
  • Relationship 101 - Resolving Conflict
  • Facing Change - What to Learn, What to Do, and Who to Become
  • Changes That Last - How to Get Unstuck in Life and Love
  • Addictions - From Heartbreak to Hope (Gala/Fundraising Keynote)
  • High, Higher, Highest - Recovery that Works (IdeaI for 12-step recovery groups)
  • Life Beyond Divorce
  • Addiction and the Family (Ideal for Addiction Family Groups-AlAnon, etc.)

Addiction and the Family (Ideal for Addiction Family Groups like Al-Anon, etc.)

Addiction is an insidious infection that destroys families.  Very often family members live their lives in response to the addict, "walking on egshells" to avoid conflict and pain.  Addiction can become the painful family secret that stunts healthy growth and living for everyone.  What if they won't get help?  Do they have to hit bottom to truly get better?  How can I truly help them and the rest of the family?

We'll tackle those and many other common questions surrounding familiy dynamics and addiction.  Living with an addict in the family can be incredibly destructive.  Family members often vent their frustration on each other, blame themselves and feel a deep sense of shame concerning the situation.  We'll discuss what can be done to help the addict and save the family.  Addiction does not have to destroy the family, but it can.  Changing the way you frame your thoughts and actions can make an incredible difference for everyone. It's never too late.

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PO Box 73093
San Clemente, CA 92673