2-Step Recovery

Principle 1: Prioritize Safety
Your safety comes first. Set and maintain clear boundaries—physically, emotionally, financially, and with your time. Strong boundaries protect your wellbeing and allow you to be a steady source of support.

Principle 2: Take Care of Yourself
Supporting someone in recovery can be emotionally demanding. Prioritizing your own wellbeing isn’t selfish—it’s essential. When you stay balanced and resilient, you can offer the kind of support that lasts.

Step 1: Help Them Build Recovery Capital in a Way That Feels Right to Them
Recovery is a journey of small, consistent steps. Encourage them to strengthen their support system, develop coping strategies, and rebuild their confidence—at their own pace and in a way that feels right for them. Every positive action matters.

Step 2: Help Them Track Their Progress in a Way That’s Meaningful to Them
Seeing progress is a powerful motivator. When someone can track their recovery in a way that resonates with them, it reinforces their efforts and builds momentum. The Recovery Tracker is a simple yet powerful tool for this.