066 Dr. Louise Stanger - Invitational Change Is Possible

Understanding the Human Condition

Clinician, best-selling author, keynote speaker and interventionist, Dr. Louise Stanger joins today’s show to share the work she’s doing to help others through strength-based solutions and invitational change. Dr. Louise takes the audience through a typical intervention at her clinic, All About Interventions, and speaks to her mission to effect systemic change in the world of mental health. Dr. Louise opens up about dealing with the complexities of family dynamics and relationships and the approaches she utilizes to help them heal.

Key Takeaways

01:24 – Dr. Louise Stanger shares her passion for service and mentoring others

08:01 – Transitioning from professor to interventionist

14:43 – Dr. Louise takes the audience through her typical intervention process at All About Interventions

20:38 – Dealing with the complexities of family relationships

25:53 – Family Mapping and Dr. Louise’s latest book, Addiction in the Family

30:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Louise for joining the show and for the inspiring work she continues to do

Tweetable Quotes

“I don’t think, for me, I could ever stop working if I can ever still be of service or a mentor to others.” (03:50) (Dr. Louise)

“I really believe that collaboration is the key. If you’re talking about interventions, I always work with other talented team members. I don’t do them alone because I make no pretense that someone may fall in love with someone else or bond better with someone else. And that’s the way we help move them to change. And, because we deal with such complex families with such high-intensity problems, you need more than one person.” (14:10) (Dr. Louise)

“And then we did some incredible family work in your offices where I’ll never forget it because it changed their trajectory because what was happening was there was so much unresolved grief and guilt over the loss of a loved one. While we were sitting here, an eagle soared by. And, in that moment, that family got forgiveness, got transformation, and started on a different trajectory.” (19:34) (Dr. Louise)

“An intervention is somewhat like a living eulogy. And you want to make sure that you do that correctly. And you want to give that family who’s been struggling the right tools so they can thrive.” (22:30) (Dr. Louise)

“Ninety-seven percent of the work upfront for an intervention is done with those people [family and friends] because the person who is experiencing the substance use disorder, or the mental health disorder, or the chronic pain, or the process disorder, they’re going to keep doing what they’re doing until these people change how they behave.” (25:31) (Dr. Louise)

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – [phone]

Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen

Dr. Louise’s Website – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Dr. Louise’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisestanger/

Dr. Louise’s YouTube Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDf5262P7I8

Dr. Louise’s Number – [phone]

Look for Dr. Louise’s Interview on Katie Couric’s Podcast ‘Next Question’ – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-question-with-katie-couric/id1134154895

Dr. Louise’s Books:

Falling Up – https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Up-Renewal-Louise-Stanger/dp/0996761403/ref=asc_df_0996761403/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111908051&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6892952231872809156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004216&hvtargid=pla-568553026293&psc=1

Addiction In The Family – https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Family-Families-Navigate-Challenges/dp/164739225X/ref=asc_df_164739225X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459417506313&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16397276531253133357&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004216&hvtargid=pla-985817256399&psc=1

Learn to Thrive (Free Download) – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/learn-to-thrive/

Silver Tsunami (Free Download) – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/aging-and-addiction/

The Definitive Guide to Addiction Intervention: A Collective Strategy – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/books/

**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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