BALM: The Loving Path to Family Recovery

by Beverly A. Buncher

You’re desperate for a way to help your loved one. Everybody‘s telling you to get rid of them, to kick them out and cut them off—but it doesn‘t feel right. 

After trying countless ways to deal with the situation, hopelessness sets in, leaving you with no choice but to stand by and watch.

Inside BALM, Beverly Buncher opens your eyes and shows you the truth—it‘s false to say there‘s nothing you can do.

This step-by-step guide to family recovery teaches you how

Erase judgments that create barriers between families and their loved oneRegain the inner calm and peace you thought was lost foreverBecome aware of triggers that can give your loved one excuses to relapseSet and stick to boundaries to achieve peace in the homeLearn the “Loving Mirror” secrets for a sane and joyful life!

Written for those who know just how difficult it can be to cope with the lifestyle of a using loved one, BALM empowers families to transform their inner attitudes and relationships with each other.

Using the BALM® method, you will get your life back and be your loved one’s BEST chance at recovery!

Genres: Self Help

355 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 10, 2018

Reviews

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the BALM program’s straightforward steps to find (and be!) the peace while a loved one is struggling with addiction. I am especially drawn to the idea that I can love and support my loved ones while still taking care of myself~ and that, most importantly, if I take care of myself and focus on that, I can also be our loved one’s best hope for stability, safety and sobriety. There are a lot of very actionable ideas in this easy to read book, and I have found more peace in the short time that I’ve been learning about and following the steps. I do wish the book had a tighter structure at times.

[Stephanie Owen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the BALM concept which I was introduced to while listening to a podcast. I immediately purchased the book with high hopes. While there is some useful information in the book, it spends way too much time on reviews of the program and trying to convince people to become a BALM coach. As someone with a loved one who abuses alcohol, I was hoping for more conversational examples, educational information, and a discussion on the link between use disorders and mental health. The book could have been half the size and just as helpful.

[Missy Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this when i did a balm class. I thought it had helpful strategies for dealing with a loved one's addiction. It has helped me to process through addiction in a different way.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bottom line

Love and set boundaries. This book gives the reader hope. The work is yours. My journey has meaning too. Jesus, take the wheel!