EP16 - Family as a System: Keys to Lasting Recovery with Kelli Grant

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Connect Call Podcast! This week, host Hannah Brett sits down with Kelli Grant to dive into the vital role that families play in the recovery journey from mental health issues and addiction. Together, they break down common misconceptions, share practical strategies, and highlight the significance of learning to love differently to promote healing.

About Our Guest:

Kelli Grant is the Co-CEO of Prospect Hill and brings over two decades of clinical and leadership experience in behavioral healthcare. Her expertise spans intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and residential treatment. Kelli is renowned for her ability to build collaborative relationships and her commitment to clear communication and ethical decision-making; all aimed at supporting clients and their families on their recovery journeys.

Prior to her current role, Kelli spent 13 years at Caron Treatment Centers, where she served as Vice President of Patient Experience and Revenue Operations. There, she excelled in enhancing care pathways and coordinating experiences for those seeking help. Kelli holds a Master’s in Counseling from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida State University, and she is deeply committed to offering compassionate support to individuals and families.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The misconception that treatment ends when a loved one enters rehab
• The importance of family involvement throughout the recovery process
• How family dynamics and generational trauma affect healing
• Practical steps for families to support recovery without enabling
• The role of boundaries and loving differently in treatment success
• Debunking the myth that treatment is a quick fix rather than a family journey

Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn how families can become a key part of the healing process.

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About the Host:

With nearly 20 years of experience in the behavioral health and treatment industry, Hannah Brett, Founder of HB Connect, is a trusted resource for providers, families, and organizations navigating the complex landscape of mental health care. 

Over the course of her career, Hannah has partnered with leading national treatment centers to help ensure individuals and families receive compassionate, evidence-based support. Her unwavering advocacy for children's mental health, combined with her deep industry knowledge, makes her one of the most effective and sought-after voices in the field. 

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Communications, Hannah brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and heart to every engagement. 

Through HB Connect, she works with treatment programs and healthcare organizations to design outreach and growth strategies that are both thoughtful and impactful-always with the goal of improving access to quality care. 

When she's not building connections in the mental health community, Hannah finds joy traveling to the UK to visit family, spending time with her close-knit circle of friends, and sharing life with her wife, Stacey, and their beloved pup, Frankie.

Podcast Produced by Jen Kourtei at Savvy Edge Marketing