EPISODE 50: To Improve Treatment Outcomes, Involve the Family! A Conversation with Family Addiction Coach Patrick Doyle

Join Andrew Tisser with Patrick Doyle as they talk about substance abuse, family and treatment outcomes. Patrick shares the importance of being empathetic, compassionate and how incredible the impact is when a family helps their relative get through addiction.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Patrick’s unique approach to his clients and their families.
• Approaching someone in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner can lead to better outcomes.
• It is important to learn with your patients with compassion and understanding.
• The background story of Patrick that led him to where he is now.
• Why having someone you can talk to, encouraging others, and having empathy are so powerful.
• And much more!

Today’s Guest

Patrick Doyle

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Through his program Family Addiction Coaching, Patrick Doyle provides coaching services to help families recover from addiction. While most coaches work with the person with addiction, Patrick has seen family involvement improve treatment outcomes for patients.

Supporting families with addiction for more than thirty years, Patrick earned a Master of Social Work degree from Boston College, and is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. Patrick has worked in a full range of healthcare settings including Emergency Medicine, Acute Medical Dual Diagnosis, and Intensive Outpatient Programs for addiction. Patrick served for several years as Substance Use Consultant for The Boston Red Sox organization, helping them win their World Series title in 2004.

With drug overdoses increasing over recent years, Patrick has dedicated himself to using science-based information to help families gain health and recovery. He has also found a love for the podcasting medium and has created the Family Addiction Coaching Podcast, available at familyaddictioncoach.com and all major outlets.

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You can find Patrick:

Twitter: @PatrickDoyle_35 

Instagram; @familyaddictioncoach

Facebook: @FamilyAddictionCoachingPodcast

https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/312875https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-doyle-he-him-2873b76/

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