Kina family forum blogs

Poignant and topical blogs for family members

Ara's Blog- acceptance and change

Posted by on 6 May 2015 | 0 Comments

Acceptance and Change- Effective Communication Loving a person who is dependent on a substance is painful, and being unable to accept their addiction causes immense suffering. The families I encounter through my work as an alcohol & drug counsellor are often stuck in the “Why’s”... Read more

Ara's Blog- our family clinician

Posted by on 31 March 2015 | 1 Comments

Hi, by way of introduction, my name is Araluen, and I work as an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor in Auckland. I am also personally connected and have a passion for Kina’s work with families, as I am what we call an “Affected Other” meaning... Read more

Nathan's Blog-christmas time

Posted by on 16 December 2014 | 0 Comments

Christmas is upon us once again. As we enter the so called ‘festive season,’ workplaces wind down, barbeques are fired up, and parties are thrown. And in these convivial settings, families are expected to come together to celebrate, and alcohol consumption increases markedly.

Nathan's Blog- you are responsible for your own wellness

Posted by on 3 November 2014 | 4 Comments

There is a way to cope with the heart wrenching despair of these painful family dynamics we often feel we have to hide from the world. The Journey through the darkness begins with you taking responsibility for your own wellness.

Take the test

How are you feeling?

What can I do?

Talk to someone

You are not alone

Take the test

The stress of dealing with a loved one’s alcohol or other drug use can warp our ability to get a clear perspective on how we are feeling.

We’ve created a bit of a test to help. It’s not really a test in the traditional sense, rather it’s a series of statements to help you think about the emotional effect your loved one’s alcohol or other drug use is having on you.

How many questions did you tick yes too?

Problems with alcohol and other drug use within the family can be hard to quantify based on a few questions. Perhaps even ticking yes to one or two of the questions has significant meaning to you in terms of your situation at home. However, in general, you could consider the following scores as a guide. Click here if you feel you need to talk to someone further

Kina family forum blogs

Poignant and topical blogs for family members

Ara's Blog- acceptance and change

Ara's Blog- our family clinician

Nathan's Blog-christmas time

Christmas is upon us once again. As we enter the so called ‘festive season,’ workplaces wind down, barbeques are fired up, and parties are thrown. And in these convivial settings, families are expected to come together to celebrate, and alcohol consumption increases markedly.

Nathan's Blog- you are responsible for your own wellness

There is a way to cope with the heart wrenching despair of these painful family dynamics we often feel we have to hide from the world. The Journey through the darkness begins with you taking responsibility for your own wellness.

Take the test

How are you feeling?

What can I do?

Talk to someone

You are not alone

Take the test

The stress of dealing with a loved one’s alcohol or other drug use can warp our ability to get a clear perspective on how we are feeling.

How many questions did you tick yes too?

Your result was

There are some definite concerns for you surrounding your loved one’s alcohol or other drug use.

Your result was

You’ve probably been living the life of a concerned other for some time now and your quality of life is suffering.

Your result was

Things are probably at a crisis point in your life and something needs to change.