Micro-Grant Report: Support 4 Change (2017)
The purpose of the Complementary Therapies was to help encourage relaxation amongst group members seeking support to help deal with the stresses and strains of managing a loved one’s substance misuse addiction.
Conclusion
- Given the nature of addiction, it is not uncommon for the family members of a person with substance use problems to also fulfil a ‘caring’ role, adding another layer to the difficulties they face.
- The high esteem in which carers of a relative with a disability or chronic health condition such as diabetes are held doesn’t always translate to substance use problems, which tend to be viewed through a moral lens.
- The stigma faced by relatives dealing with a substance misuse loved one, can lead to isolation and stress and with S4C being able to provide a range of support, both physical and mental, enables the carer to form links and relationships with like-minded individuals who are going through a similar situation and extra services such as Complementary Therapies to help to increase physical and mental wellbeing.
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