Keep The Focus on You!

Do you live, love, or work with an addict or alcoholic? Your best chance of helping anyone is first helping yourself! Thus, the name of this blog which will give you food for thought to help you cope and even flourish whether the addict is still using or not.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Their Using is Not About You!

How many times have you thought or said, "He chose his drug instead of his family" or "If she really loved me, she just would...

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Intro to the 12 Keys

Introduction to the 12 Keys to Sanity By Beverly Buncher, MA, PCC, CTPC Family Recovery Coach Over the past 27 years, I’ve been walking t...

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Holiday Tips for YOUR Sanity - Regardless of the Addict's Choices

As we move into the holiday season, here are some coaching questions to ask yourself. If you find it useful in helping you stay sane through...

Thursday, August 12, 2010

In The Rooms - Richie Supa - at the 12 Step Music Fest

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Check out my other family blog

Wondering where I've been? Check out my other family blog: www.12stepfamily.com . I write that blog on behalf of In The Rooms, the p...

Thursday, July 22, 2010

How Using The Four Foundations Can Change Your Relationship With Your Addict

"Everything changes" is a truism that is never more true than in a family affected by the disease of addiction. Unfortunately, wat...

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Are You Coming to the Naranon Convention in South Florida This Weekend?

Hope to see you at the Naranon convention in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, this Friday, May 28th! http://12stepfamily.com/2010/05/25/upcoming-n...

Finding Your Life Purpose - How Will It Change Your Life?

For the answer to this question, click on the link below. http://12stepfamily.com/2010/05/25/when-you-find-your-life-purpose-then-what-wil...

Friday, March 19, 2010

Living Life One Breath At A Time

Hi! Today I'm breathing through the moments. Sounds funny I know since in fact we breathe through every moment...In fact, breathing pro...

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Here Are Some Support Options For Family Members!

Hi All! In my In the Rooms blog tonight, I wrote about different types of support available for families of addicts. Take a look and see if...

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Recovery is a lifelong journey. As such, sometimes we move straight forward and sometimes, we slide backward for a moment, or hour, or day o...

Monday, March 1, 2010

"My Spouse Is Ignoring His Recovery...."

What Do You Do If Your Sober Loved One Seems to Be Losing Their Recovery Bearings? Sometimes, it's easier to just go along than to noti...

Friday, February 26, 2010

when life happens, how do you respond?

Day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment, life appears in all of its many guises...One day we make a sale at work; the next day we don...

Thursday, February 11, 2010

how is moving similar to being in relationship with an addict?

My husband and I moved on Sunday from the four bedroom home (2400 square feet) we had lived in for the last 12 years to a two bedroom apartm...

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Is your loved one recovered in body but not in spirit? Are you?

"What? Are you describing me?" is what the last person I asked this question to answered. If this applies to you, you'll kno...

Friday, January 15, 2010

What is the difference between giving up and letting go?

Giving up signals hopelessness. When we give up without letting go, we are often embittered, angry and frustrated. And that anger and frus...

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Expect Them To Recover

When you have a relative or friend who is active in their addiction, or newly sober, or newly sober for the third or fourth time after anoth...

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Their Best Chance of Recovery Is You!

In family support groups such as Naranon, Alanon, and S-anon; we hear the words "Keep the focus on yourself!"and " Mind yo...

Monday, December 14, 2009

What if I say or do the wrong thing?

With the holidays here for some and approaching for others, opportunities to interact with family members may inevitably lead us to to say ...

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About Me

recovery coach bev: I am a family recovery coach and a longtime member of the community of recovering family members. I work in person or by phone, with individuals and small groups. I became a family recovery coach to help others deal with the challenges of living and working productively and happily, while 'being there' for an addicted loved one. I support my clients to: 1. experience inner peace and serenity whether the addict is still using or not 2. help their loved one navigate the treatment world 3. model centered living for the addict 4. get their own live back 5. accept their loved one, but not accept unacceptable behavior 6. become an effective mirror for the addict 7. function effectively at work and home, regardless of the addict's decisions. I've been trained as a certified empowerment coach, recovery support specialist, true purpose coach, and add coach. A former school principal, I have a Masters Degree and spent much of my school career advocating for students and families. I also consult with and speak to schools and businesses on recovery-related topics. I'm a member of Recovery Coaches International and the International Coaches Federation.

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