Working with Families: Opportunities and Challenges | Bill Caldwell, Rob DeClark, & Rand Teed

Welcome to our in-depth conversation about the powerful and complex role that families play in the recovery journey. In this interview, Dr. Carson McPherson speaks with Bill Caldwell, Rob DeClark, and Rand Teed—three highly experienced professionals in the field of addiction and recovery.

Together, they discuss how family dynamics are often a double-edged sword, loving and caring but also dysfunctional and, at times, laden with trauma. Through real-life examples and practical strategies, they discuss best practices for involving families in treatment, managing confidentiality, and supporting children and loved ones throughout the process.

This interview will help you appreciate the opportunities and challenges of engaging families in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive way—reminding us that recovery often flourishes in a caring community.

Guest Experts:

• Bill Caldwell, Director of Programs, RSG.
• Rob DeClark, Executive Director, Home Based Recovery Canada Inc.
• Rand Teed, Saskatchewan Provincial Addiction Consultant, RSG. 

Disclaimer:
The views and insights shared in this interview reflect the personal and professional perspectives of our guests. They do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Recovery Training Institute of Alberta (RTIA) or any affiliated organizations.