Episodes
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Heidi, a Charles Sturt University PHD student and researcher.
Heidi joined the Family Empowerment Program team as she was starting her PHD and took everything about the pilot in her stride.
Connecting with those involved to hear their stories of pain into change, stress into strength. She’s now collating the data and preparing to share the success of the program with the academic world.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Heidi
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Liz and Bernie, two participants of the program.
Liz and Bernie are a team, there’s not much they haven’t done together in their life and marriage. So it’s not surprising they signed up for the Family Empowerment Program together.
Seeing different counsellors on different days, they were able to learn tools for themselves while also coming together with a shared focus to make a change to how they approached supporting their son.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Liz and Bernie
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Shanna Whan, founder and CEO of Sober in the Country.
Shanna is working hard to drive change for rural Australians struggling with substance abuse. Shanna’s work has been acknowledged with countless awards and commendations as well as being named the 2022 Australian of the Year Local Hero.
Through her work with rural Australians reaching out for help with substance abuse, Shanna also hears heartbreaking stories of family members doing their best to be the support network their loved ones need.
This is why she jumped on board with the Family Empowerment Program, to encourage more specific and substance focused support for Australians in the bush.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Shanna
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Christina, a practitioner in the program.
Christina shares her experience of CRAFT training and how rewarding it was to see her clients empowered with knowledge and tools to be able to support themselves while supporting their loved ones.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Christina
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Nicole, a clinician in the Family Empowerment Program.
With experience working at a drug and alcohol support service, Nicole was acutely aware of the impact substance abuse has on family members who support their loved ones.
It was this, as well as a passion for supporting clients from rural and regional Australia that led her to take on the program and roll it out through who private practice.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Nicole
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Shelby, a participant of the Family Empowerment Program.
Shelby says most of her life has been impacted by substance abuse and trying to care for people she loves who is struggling to overcome addiction. But often she didn’t find any support there for her as she navigated the best way to walk alongside the people she loved.
When she found the Family Empowerment Program she was hoping she’d finally found something she could use to look after herself and be the best support person she could be.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Shelby
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Amanda, a clinician in the program.
With a passion for supporting clients who live in rural and regional Australia, Amanda shares her experience of running the program, being able to connect with clients via telehealth to provide this service and why she’d love to see this program continue into the future.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Amanda
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program (FEP) was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Dr Nicole Snowden, one of Charles Sturt University's team bringing this project to life.
Having worked as a social worker before starting her PHD, Nicole has seen the impact caring for a loved one struggling with substance abuse can have on people. In her reflections on the FEP, she talks about how special it was to work on a program that had such clear success for participants.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Dr Nicole Snowden
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Emma, a participant of the program.
It’s never easy to ask for help, and in sharing her story, Emma talks about the fears that came with signing up to a program to talk about something so personal and vulnerable to herself and her family. Having completed the program, Emma has been able to implement tools she learned into her life and reflects on the changes the Family Empowerment Program has made in her life.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Emma
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Vicki, a practitioner who specialises in working with children, adolescents and families who live in rural and regional Australia.
Through her private practice, Vicki dedicated a day a week to running Family Empower Program sessions with clients across the country. She shares her experiences, her reflections and her hopes for this program.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Vicki
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Mark Powell from WRAD Health, a community-based alcohol and drug service that has delivered treatment and care to regional Victoria for more than 35 years.
Mark sees firsthand the impact substance abuse can have on friends and family members who are caring for a loved one. He jumped onboard the Family Empowerment Program to go through the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and equip himself and his teams with more tools to help family members caring for a loved one.
Mark shares his experience of the program and speaks to the importance of supporting those who care for others.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Mark Powell
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artowrk: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For 12 months the Family Empowerment Program was run as a pilot by Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute.
The program was offered across rural Australia for 12 months with practitioners trained to provide online therapy for people supporting their loved ones struggling with substance use.
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, a podcast sharing the stories from the Family Empowerment Program, we meet Dr Julaine Allan who led the program.
Speaking to Kia Handley, Julaine explores more about the catalyst for starting this program, the aims, how it draws on the work of Dr Robert Meyers from the University of New Mexico and how the year-long pilot played out.
Please be aware, this episode features conversations about drug, alcohol and substance abuse. If this raises anything for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Credits:
Episode guest: Dr Julaine Allan
Producer and interviewer: Kia Handley
Artwork: Finn Redmond
For more information about the FEP: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/rural-health/research/rural-health/family-empowerment-program
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
