Lisa Katona-Smith
Author and founder of the Parallel Recovery model who works with families affected by substance use disorder to improve outcomes through family-centered recovery practices; based her approach on personal experience and evidence-based research.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 52min
Why Tough Love Fails (The 11% vs 64% No One Talks About) - Lisa Katona
Lisa Katona-Smith, author and founder of the Parallel Recovery model who helps families heal from substance use disorder, describes a family-centered alternative to traditional tough-love approaches. She explains parallel recovery, using genograms to reduce shame, setting boundaries that invite connection, and shifting family roles to support lasting change.
