149: Couples in Recovery with Dr. Robert Navarra
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One of the main preconditions that is often listed for doing couples therapy is an active addiction. It is hard for couples to get closer in there relationship when problematic drug or alcohol use is present.\\xa0
In this episode Dr. Robert Navarra discusses the difference between addiction and problematic drug use and how to guide couples to make a plan when they are living with the impact of this.\\xa0
Dr. Robert Navarra is a clinician, researcher, and author specializing in couple recovery. He has created \\u201cRoadmap for the Journey: A Path for Couples in Addiction Recovery\\u201d, and \\u201cCouples and Addiction Recovery: A Gottman Approach for Therapists, Counselors, and Addiction Professionals\\u201d.
Find out more about him at https://drrobertnavarra.com/
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