This episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features guest Janice V. Johnson Dowd—an author, speaker, and retired social worker with over 20 years of experience in family therapy and addiction recovery. Janice shares her personal journey with substance use disorder, her path to long-term sobriety, and the impact of addiction on family relationships. She discusses the importance of ongoing healing, the challenges of breaking dysfunctional family patterns, and the need for education and boundaries in recovery. Janice introduces her book, "Rebuilding Relationships and Recovery," which offers practical tools for individuals and families navigating addiction. The conversation emphasizes the value of communication, hope, and patience in rebuilding trust and connection, and provides insights for both professionals and families supporting loved ones in recovery.
Janice’s Bio and Contact Information
Janice V. Johnson Dowd, MSSW, LMSW, is an author, speaker, and retired social worker with 20+ years in family therapy and addictions, and a mother of four. With lived experience of substance use disorder and more than 12 years in long-term recovery, she translates clinical science into practical tools for repairing relationships. Janice is the author of Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery (North Atlantic Books) and writes the blog Finding Serenity in Sobriety. A frequent presenter at NASW and addiction-recovery conferences - as well as a regular podcast guest - she speaks on family repair, recovery, and mental health topics. Her work blends evidence-informed practice with real-world scripts to help families and providers move from crisis to connection.
Contact Information Website: www.janicejohnsondowd.com Email: janicejohnsondowd@gmail.com
Instagram: @parenting_in_recovery
Facebook: Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery
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