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			<video:title><![CDATA[About Video]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-09-16T18:03:26+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Ross St. George, founder of Familywood, is a counsellor specializing in online therapy for spouses, parents, and loved ones of people with addiction. Compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you heal and reclaim your life.]]></video:description>
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			<video:description><![CDATA[Ross St. George, founder of Familywood, is a counsellor specializing in online therapy for spouses, parents, and loved ones of people with addiction. Compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you heal and reclaim your life.]]></video:description>
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			<video:description><![CDATA[Familywood offers online individual therapy for spouses, parents, and adult children of people with addiction. Heal, set boundaries, and reclaim your well‑being with licensed, specialized therapists.]]></video:description>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:title>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/joann/">Joann Talandron</video:uploader>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[Darrin Taylor on Why Family Addiction Support Is Critical]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-06-26T13:50:55+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[What role do families play in addiction recovery?

In this conversation, Ross St. George sits down with Darrin Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Red Road Recovery, to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of addiction treatment: supporting the family.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in Canada's addiction treatment field, Darrin shares practical insights into how addiction affects the entire family system, why family recovery is essential to long-term recovery, how modern intervention has evolved, and why healthy boundaries can benefit both families and their loved ones.

In this interview, we discuss:

• Why addiction is often called a family disease
• How addiction changes parents, spouses, siblings, and adult children
• The importance of family counselling and family recovery
• Why healthy boundaries are essential during addiction recovery
• How modern intervention has evolved beyond confrontation
• Why families should begin their own healing process
• Supporting a loved one before, during, and after addiction treatment
• How family involvement can improve treatment engagement and long-term recovery outcomes
• The future of family support within addiction treatment

Whether you're supporting a spouse, partner, adult child, parent, or sibling struggling with addiction, this conversation offers evidence-informed guidance and practical insights that can help you navigate one of life's most challenging experiences.]]></video:description>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[The Stigma Families Carry: What Angie Hamilton Wants Families Affected by Addiction to Know]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-05-21T12:20:11+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Families affected by addiction often suffer in silence. Angie Hamilton of Families for Addiction Recovery shares what families need to know about stigma, support, and healing.]]></video:description>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[18 Years of Addiction Treatment Experience]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-04-26T12:12:49+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Familywood Podcast, Ross St. George speaks with Joel Hughes, Clinical Director at Edgewood Nanaimo, who brings 18 years of experience in addiction treatment and recovery.
This conversation explores what actually happens inside high-quality treatment programs, why inpatient care is often only the beginning, and how extended care can significantly improve long-term outcomes. Joel shares practical insights into emotional regulation, relapse risk, and the realities of early recovery that families often don’t fully understand.
They also unpack why logic and problem-solving approaches tend to fail in addiction, how emotional sensitivity plays a role in substance use, and what research tells us about the factors that truly support lasting change.
This episode is designed for families, professionals, and anyone seeking a clearer, more grounded understanding of addiction and recovery.]]></video:description>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood x Edgewood Process Group]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-04-22T23:47:42+00:00</video:publication_date>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/tara-mcguire-grief-addiction-compassion/</loc>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[Growing Up with Addiction: Perfectionism, Shame, and Healing | Olympian Leah Pells | Familywood Podcast]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:43:57+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[What does it look like to grow up in a home shaped by addiction—and still become high achieving on the outside?

In this episode of the Familywood Podcast, Ross St. George sits down with Olympian, clinical counsellor, and author Leah Pells to explore the long-term impact of growing up with a parent’s alcoholism.

Leah shares her personal story of navigating chaos at home while becoming an elite athlete, and how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overachievement developed as ways to cope. The conversation explores the hidden emotional realities behind success, including shame, responsibility, and the pressure to hold everything together.

They also discuss:

The psychological impact of parental addiction on children
Why high-functioning individuals often struggle internally
The role of perfectionism and identity formation
How to begin healing from early family patterns
The importance of boundaries and emotional responsibility
Why distress tolerance is essential in recovery

Leah also reflects on her memoir Not About the Medal and the deeper meaning behind her journey, as well as her work supporting first responders dealing with trauma and PTSD.

This is a powerful and honest conversation about love, complexity, and what it takes to move forward after growing up in an environment shaped by addiction.]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>2579</video:duration>
			<video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/leah-pells-olympian-mom-alcoholic/</loc>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[Growing Up with Addiction: Perfectionism, Shame, and Healing | Olympian Leah Pells | Familywood Podcast]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:43:57+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[What does it look like to grow up in a home shaped by addiction—and still become high achieving on the outside?

In this episode of the Familywood Podcast, Ross St. George sits down with Olympian, clinical counsellor, and author Leah Pells to explore the long-term impact of growing up with a parent’s alcoholism.

Leah shares her personal story of navigating chaos at home while becoming an elite athlete, and how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overachievement developed as ways to cope. The conversation explores the hidden emotional realities behind success, including shame, responsibility, and the pressure to hold everything together.

They also discuss:

The psychological impact of parental addiction on children
Why high-functioning individuals often struggle internally
The role of perfectionism and identity formation
How to begin healing from early family patterns
The importance of boundaries and emotional responsibility
Why distress tolerance is essential in recovery

Leah also reflects on her memoir Not About the Medal and the deeper meaning behind her journey, as well as her work supporting first responders dealing with trauma and PTSD.

This is a powerful and honest conversation about love, complexity, and what it takes to move forward after growing up in an environment shaped by addiction.]]></video:description>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/annie-the-safe-parent-alcohol-addiction/</loc>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Podcast - Season 2 Episode 1 - Annie The Safe Parent]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-03-26T14:37:37+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[The Safe Parent: Protecting Children in a Home Affected by Addiction
Familywood Podcast ft. @anniethesafeparent

Addiction doesn’t just impact one person. It impacts the entire family.

In this episode of the Familywood Podcast, Ross St. George sits down with Annie Parker, known as Annie the Safe Parent, to explore the emotional reality of living with an alcoholic partner and raising children in the midst of addiction.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. It speaks directly to the grief, confusion, and pressure that so many spouses and parents carry silently.

Together, they explore:

• The moment you realize addiction has taken over the family system
 • The hidden grief of loving someone who is still alive
 • The impact of addiction on children
 • The role of the “safe parent” in creating stability
 • Why leaving is often more complex than it seems
 • How healing begins through the right kind of support

Annie also shares her personal story, including what she would do differently, what helped her children heal, and how she now supports thousands of families navigating similar experiences.
If you are living with addiction in your family, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Annie Parker’s books (linked in blog)
 • Heartlinks Grief Center
 • Grief assessment for families affected by addiction

About Familywood

Familywood is a clinical counselling practice dedicated to supporting families affected by addiction. We help spouses, parents, and adult children regain clarity, set boundaries, and rebuild their lives - regardless of whether their loved one recovers.]]></video:description>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/rochelle-davidson-addiction-recovery-family/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[Recovery Coaching, Family Systems &amp; Hope: A Conversation with Rochelle Davidson | Familywood Podcast]]></video:title>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Discover how recovery coaching and family systems support can transform addiction recovery. Rochelle Davidson, MA ABS, shares her story, insights, and hope for families.]]></video:description>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/family-connection-addiction-sunshine-coast-health-centre/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Podcast Episode Seven - Dr. Carissa Muth]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-12-05T12:44:48+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Addiction impacts the entire family, not just the individual struggling with substances. In this episode of The Familywood Podcast, Ross speaks with Dr. Carissa Muth, Clinical Director at Sunshine Coast Health Center and Georgia Strait Women’s Clinic, about the powerful role that family connection and healthy attachment play in long-term recovery. Dr. Muth shares insights from her clinical work and research, including why North American treatment often overlooks the family system, how attachment influences substance use, and why ongoing relational support is essential after inpatient treatment ends. Whether you are a spouse, parent, or adult child supporting someone in recovery, this conversation offers hope, guidance, and a reminder that you are not alone. What we cover in this episode: • How family involvement improves recovery outcomes • The importance of community and connection after treatment • Why families often feel powerless and overwhelmed • How attachment theory informs recovery support • Practical ways families can reduce burnout and reactivity]]></video:description>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/dr-zach-walsh-family-involvement-addiction-recovery/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Podcast Episode One]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-09-22T14:46:40+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[In this premiere episode Ross St. George (Familywood) sits down with Dr. Zach Walsh to reframe addiction as a family illness — not a moral failing — and to offer families clear, research-informed steps forward. Dr. Walsh explains how addiction reshapes family roles, creates hidden harms, and yet can also be the lever for meaningful change when families get the right support. We cover: Why addiction affects the whole household (emotional, relational, financial, generational impacts). The surprising ways families sometimes get stuck in the role of “fixer,” and how that hurts recovery. Practical, usable steps families can take during treatment and after: boundaries, safety plans, and when to insist on family-involved care. How supporting family members — not just the person who uses — actually improves recovery outcomes. This episode is for spouses, parents, adult children, and clinicians who want hard, honest guidance delivered with compassion. Whether you’re just starting to face a loved one’s substance use or you’re years into the struggle, you’ll find concrete tools and a clearer map forward.]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>1399</video:duration>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
		</video:video>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/addiction-family-healing-connection-elizabeth-loudon/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Podcast Episode Five - Elizabeth Loudon]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-10-29T14:54:43+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[The Familywood Podcast | Episode: Healing Families Through Connection with Elizabeth Loudon (RSG, The Healing Institute, Lakeview Recovery Community) In this episode of The Familywood Podcast, Ross St. George (MA, RCC) speaks with Elizabeth Loudon, Chief Operating Officer at Ross Solutions Group (RSG) and founder of The Healing Institute, Recovery Coach Academy of Canada, and Lakeview Recovery Community. Elizabeth shares insights from over two decades of leadership in the addiction and mental health field, including her clinical beginnings at Edgewood Health Network and her deep involvement in family systems treatment. The conversation explores how recovery truly begins within relationships — and how families can rebuild trust, safety, and connection after years of chaos or codependency. This episode also discusses new research on family therapy for eating disorders (University College London, 2024), which highlights that recovery depends less on treatment manuals and more on secure, emotionally attuned relationships. Elizabeth and Ross connect this research to real-world addiction treatment and family counselling, underscoring the vital role of relational containment, boundaries, and emotional regulation in long-term recovery. Key Topics: -Why family systems play a critical role in addiction recovery -The history and philosophy behind Edgewood’s Insight family program -The evolution of public addiction treatment in Alberta -How RSG and The Healing Institute are expanding access to high-quality care]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>3115</video:duration>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/family-roles-supported/counselling-children-parents-addiction/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Registration CTA - with BG music]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-09-10T07:33:34+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Familywood supports spouses whose partners have addiction across Canada with compassionate counselling that restores hope and stability.]]></video:description>
			<video:player_loc>https://player.vimeo.com/video/1117412054</video:player_loc>
			<video:duration>53</video:duration>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/family-affects-gambling-disorder-dr-martin-zack-camh/</loc>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Podcast Episode Four - Dr. Martin Zach]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-10-22T19:04:17+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[🎙️ Familywood Podcast: Why Families Affected by Gambling Disorder Need Specialized Support | Featuring Dr. Martin Zach (CAMH) In this episode of the Familywood Podcast, host Ross St. George speaks with Dr. Martin Zach, a research scientist and clinical expert at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. Together, they explore the rising rates of gambling disorder in Canada and why families need specialized, evidence-based support to recover and rebuild connection. Dr. Zach explains the neuroscience behind gambling addiction, including how uncertainty, dopamine signaling, and “losses disguised as wins” keep people trapped in destructive cycles. He also highlights new clinical research into how medications like Memantine may help increase cognitive flexibility for those affected by gambling disorder. This conversation helps families, clinicians, and students of psychology understand: ✅ Why gambling disorder is one of the most misunderstood addictions ✅ How the brain’s dopamine system makes gambling uniquely powerful ✅ What families can do to set boundaries and begin healing ✅ Why specialized counselling—not general addiction treatment—is essential ✅ How Familywood supports spouses, parents, and adult children of people with addiction Watch now to learn how compassion, neuroscience, and family systems therapy can help break the silence around gambling disorder. 🔗 Learn More Visit https://familywood.ca to explore Familywood’s counselling services for families affected by addiction. 🧠 Read the related research: Zach, St. George &amp; Clark (2020) Dopaminergic Signaling of Uncertainty and the Etiology of Gambling Addiction → Read on ScienceDirect]]></video:description>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/counselling-referral-partners/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[About Familywood]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-09-10T07:43:24+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Partner with Familywood to give families the support they need during a loved one’s addiction. Trusted counselling referrals for treatment centres &amp; counsellors.]]></video:description>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[How the referral relationship works]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-09-10T07:43:24+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Partner with Familywood to give families the support they need during a loved one’s addiction. Trusted counselling referrals for treatment centres &amp; counsellors.]]></video:description>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/family-support-cannabis-addiction/</loc>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:36:36+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:description>
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			<video:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:36:36+00:00</video:publication_date>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/joann/">Joann Talandron</video:uploader>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/support-for-families-affected-by-sex-and-porn-addiction/</loc>
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			<video:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:36:36+00:00</video:publication_date>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/joann/">Joann Talandron</video:uploader>
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			<video:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:36:36+00:00</video:publication_date>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/joann/">Joann Talandron</video:uploader>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/opioid-addiction-family-support/</loc>
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			<video:title><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:36:36+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>210</video:duration>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/joann/">Joann Talandron</video:uploader>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/families-affected-by-cocaine-addiction/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:36:36+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>210</video:duration>
			<video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/joann/">Joann Talandron</video:uploader>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/loving-someone-with-addiction/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:36:36+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[The Experts Agree: Families Need Specialized Clinical Support]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>210</video:duration>
			<video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/home-based-recovery-rob-declark-accessible-addiction-treatment/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Podcast Episode Six - Rob DeClark]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-11-12T13:31:29+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Familywood Podcast, host Ross St. George speaks with Rob DeClark, a veteran addiction-treatment professional and one of the founding leaders behind Cedars at Cobble Hill, Homewood Ravensview, and now Home Based Recovery.

Rob shares how Home Based Recovery is redefining addiction treatment in Canada, making high-quality care more accessible, affordable, and integrated into everyday life. The conversation explores:

✅ How virtual and hybrid recovery models are expanding access to care
✅ Why family engagement is essential for long-term recovery
✅ The balance between accountability and compassion in treatment
✅ How counsellors, treatment centres, and recovery coaches can collaborate instead of compete

Families and professionals alike will find insight in Rob’s discussion of structure, motivation, and the critical role of family systems in recovery.]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>1498</video:duration>
			<video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://familywood.ca/stacey-petersen-cedars-recovery-family-recovery/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[Familywood Podcast Episode Eight - Stacey Petersen Cedars Recovery]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-12-22T12:55:43+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Addiction does not happen in isolation, and recovery should not either.

In this episode of the Familywood Podcast, Ross St. George sits down with Stacey Petersen, Registered Social Worker and CEO of Cedars Recovery, to explore why addiction must be understood as a family illness and why meaningful recovery requires connection, community, and family involvement.

With nearly four decades of lived and professional experience, Stacey shares insights from his own recovery journey, his leadership at Cedars Recovery on Vancouver Island, and decades working with families affected by addiction across Canada.

This conversation covers:
• Why addiction impacts the entire family system
• How family involvement improves recovery outcomes and reduces relapse
• The role of community, nature, and connection in healing
• Gaps in the recovery system, including detox and post-treatment support
• Why families deserve their own recovery, regardless of where their loved one is at

Research shows that when families are meaningfully involved in recovery, people stay engaged in treatment longer and experience fewer relapses. This episode brings that evidence to life through real-world experience and compassionate clinical insight.

If addiction has touched your family, you are not alone. Healing is possible, and support for families matters.]]></video:description>
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			<video:duration>1974</video:duration>
			<video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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		<loc>https://familywood.ca/warning-signs-addiction-loved-one/</loc>
		<video:video>
			<video:title><![CDATA[About Video]]></video:title>
			<video:publication_date>2025-09-16T18:03:26+00:00</video:publication_date>
			<video:description><![CDATA[Learn the 5 warning signs of addiction in a loved one. Spot changes early, protect your family, and find support through Familywood’s counselling.]]></video:description>
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			<video:uploader info="https://familywood.ca/author/rstgeorge/">Ross St. George</video:uploader>
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