Supporting Loved Ones in Recovery During Holidays

Surround Your Loved One with Support

We can’t understate how important it is to let them know they can count on you. Offer support by listening to their concerns and making yourself available to help. Encourage them to connect with people from their treatment program, such as a mentor, sponsor, or friend, and suggest they attend additional meetings around the holidays for extra strength and support.

Most importantly, remind them their feelings are valid. With the extra pressure and emotions of the holiday season, it’s normal to feel stressed, anxious, or depressed — even in a “joyous” time of year.