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b'Addiction does not only impact the one addicted, it also affects their family and friends. It\\u2019s hard to see your loved one hurting and struggling. But you can\\u2019t help them heal with guilt and shame. There are tools and resources to help you help your loved one make a positive change. The goal is to help them feel safe, heard and seen, supported, and understood.\\xa0\\nOn today\\u2019s episode, Duane talks with licensed clinical psychologist and research scientist Kenneth Carpenter, PhD. He is the co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change. Ken is the Director of Training for the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) and CMC: Foundation for Change. He has held academic and research science positions at New York-based universities and state agencies.\\xa0\\nIf you have a loved one who might be bound by the chains of addiction, learn how you can foster an open communication with them and hopefully, bring lasting change.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, you will hear:\\n\\nMotivation that comes from hope instead of pain\\n\\nWhat is motivational interviewing\\n\\nUnderstanding that ambivalence is part of the process\\n\\nHow to set the tone of your conversations\\n\\nPracticing self-awareness and connecting to your values\\n\\nUsing positive reinforcement to support the change process\\n\\nSubscribe and Review\\nHave you subscribed to our podcast? We\\u2019d love for you to subscribe if you haven\\u2019t yet.\\xa0\\nWe\\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \\u201cRatings and Reviews\\u201d and \\u201cWrite a Review\\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\\nSupporting Resources:\\nhttps://cmcffc.org/\\xa0\\nThe Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Workbook-Family-Friends/dp/1648480187\\xa0\\nNovusMindfulLife.com\\nEpisode Credits\\nIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'