How Do I Talk to My Sibling About Going to Rehab?
How Do I Talk to My Sibling About Going to Rehab?
Siblings have a special bond. Something about growing up together creates a love that is strong and meaningful. Because of this, it can be extremely difficult for a sibling to watch their brother or sister suffer from a behavioral health or substance use disorder.
Getting help for your sibling can seem like a tall task, though. How do you talk to your sibling without them getting defensive? What do you do if their behaviors are causing harm to you? And what kind of treatment is right for your sibling?
Below is more information about how you can help your sibling to get the support they need…
How Do I Talk to My Sibling About Going to Rehab?
If your sibling is suffering from a substance use disorder or process addiction, there are a few things you can do to ensure they get the help they need. Some things you’ll want to do include:
Get on the Same Page as the Rest of Your Family
It’s often a good idea to create a united front when encouraging a loved one to get help. This doesn’t mean you should all gang up on your sibling, but instead, find the best way to support them in a helpful and compassionate way.
Encourage, Don’t Force
It’s never a good idea to try to “force” a loved one into treatment. Instead, you’ll want to provide positive encouragement and approach them from a position of love and compassion. This will help them to feel less pressured, which may open them up to the idea of getting help.
Set Boundaries
With that said, don’t allow yourself to get taken advantage of, manipulated, or even abused. If your loved one is causing serious harm and refuses treatment, you’ll need to consider boundaries. This may even include cutting off communication until they are ready to make a change and enter a treatment program.
Consider Treatment Options
There are a few options that may be available to your sibling. The most common are inpatient and outpatient treatment. While they both have their advantages, they also have their disadvantages. Both will require your sibling to take time off from their obligations and put their life on pause while receiving treatment. Even outpatient care can interfere with work, family, and other obligations.
One revolutionary treatment option that you may not have even considered is in-home treatment. With in-home treatment, your loved one can receive high-quality care from the comfort of their own home in a way that fits their schedule and unique needs.
Reach Out to Front Door Health
If your sibling is having trouble getting or staying sober, reach out to Front Door Health to discuss in-home support options.
Front Door Health provides judgment-free in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. Our clients are unique and the treatment plan we create for them is designed to meet them where they are along their journey and help them to reach their recovery goals.
We understand that it can be difficult for our clients to put their lives on hold and take time off work. Our in-home treatment allows our patients to continue to meet their work, school, family, and other obligations while receiving the treatment they deserve.
If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide your sibling with the help they need.
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