Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery IntroductionResources and support to spouses and family members of individuals who are experiencing compulsive behaviors. This guide highlights gospel principles and doctrine that can help a spouse or family member find peace and healing through the power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. This guide is also used in support group meetings. 1. God Will Console Us in Our AfflictionsReceiving God's Help in Any Difficult Situation; Understanding That God Is Aware of Our Situation; Knowing That God Will Never Abandon Us; Knowing God Supports Us during Our Afflictions 2. Shake Off the Chains with Which Ye Are BoundRealizing We Are Not to Blame for Our Loved Ones’ Choices; Understanding We Are Children of God; Recognizing We Are Free to Act for Ourselves. 3. He Will Take upon Him the Pains and the Sicknesses of His PeopleRealizing That No Blessings Will Be Denied; Allowing Jesus Christ to Heal Our Deepest Pain and Sorrow; Giving Our Burdens to the Lord; Understanding That Change Takes Time 4. Draw Near unto MeRelying upon God’s Guidance and Direction; Studying the Word of God; Partaking of the Sacrament; Attending the Temple; Seeking the Companionship of the Holy Ghost 5. Take Heed unto ThyselfAccepting That We Cannot Control Our Loved Ones or Heal Them; Taking Care of Ourselves; Understanding Compulsive Behaviors. 6. Thy Friends Do Stand by TheeSeeking Support from Others; Seeking the Right Support; Identifying Sources of Support 7. In Everything Give ThanksOvercoming Discouragement, Fear, and Anger; Acknowledging the Hand of God in Our Lives; Recognizing Our Own Gifts and Talents; Finding the Good That Exists in Our Loved Ones; Expressing Gratitude for the Savior and His Atonement 8. Be Firm and SteadfastSetting Boundaries to Protect Ourselves and Our Families; Being Open and Honest; Enforcing Consequences When a Boundary Is Crossed; Doing What We Can to Preserve Our Relationships; Recognizing We Need Not Endure Our Loved Ones’ Abusive Behavior 9. We Have Renounced DishonestyFostering Trust; Encouraging Honesty from Our Loved Ones; Maintaining Regular Communication; Rebuilding Trust 10. Lift Up the Hands Which Hang DownSupporting in Righteousness; Giving Our Support and Encouragement; Continuing to Minister; Serving Others 11. Bear All These Things with PatienceRecognizing That Recovery Is a Process; Responding Appropriately to Relapse; Helping Our Loved Ones through their Relapses 12. My Peace I Give unto YouFinding Peace; Extending Forgiveness; Seeking God’s Help to Forgive AppendixSources of Support for Participants and Family Members; The Importance of Support People; Choosing a Support Person; How to Be an Effective Support Person