CHRONIC HOPE OFFERS FAMILIES A STRUCTURED PATH TO HEALING AMID

ADDICTION

Kevin Petersen presents a holistic, boundary driven approach to restoring family systems impacted by substance abuse.

New York, NY, February 23, 2026 — In Chronic Hope: Families & Addiction, licensed marriage and family therapist Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT delivers a clear and actionable framework for families navigating the devastating effects of substance abuse. With decades of clinical experience and as Founder of The Chronic Hope Institute, Petersen challenges the long held belief that recovery depends solely on the individual struggling with addiction. Instead, he argues that sustainable change requires the healing of the entire family system.

Addiction rarely exists in isolation. According to Petersen, families often become entangled in patterns of codependency and enabling behaviors that unintentionally perpetuate the cycle of substance abuse. Over time, these dynamics create instability, confusion, and emotional exhaustion. Chronic Hope confronts this reality directly, emphasizing that when the family system is broken, individual recovery efforts frequently falter.

Rather than offering sympathy without structure, Petersen provides a plan grounded in boundaries, accountability, and clearly defined consequences. He encourages families to move from helplessness to empowered action, shifting from reactive behaviors to intentional strategies. By engaging the entire family in recovery, the likelihood of long term success increases significantly.

The book outlines an integrated and holistic approach that addresses emotional, relational, and behavioral patterns. Petersen draws from his professional practice to explain how families can disrupt cycles of enabling and create environments that support responsibility and growth.

Chronic Hope also reframes hope itself. Rather than passive optimism, Petersen defines hope as disciplined, consistent action aligned with recovery principles. Through structured guidance, readers learn how to implement boundaries without hostility, maintain compassion without rescuing, and foster accountability without shame.

With a 4.6 star rating and strong reader response, the book has become a valued resource for families, therapists, and support networks seeking clarity amid crisis. It serves as both an educational tool and a practical guide for those determined to interrupt destructive patterns and restore balance.

Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the Founder of The Chronic Hope Institute. He specializes in family systems affected by addiction and codependency, offering therapeutic programs and educational resources designed to strengthen recovery outcomes.

The book is now available — secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/0gJLJz5s

For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact: Kevin Petersen
Email: kevpetersen@gmail.com