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The Surprising Power of Non-Reactivity When Your Child Is Struggling, with Cathy Cioth

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The Surprising Power of Non-Reactivity When Your Child Is Struggling, with Cathy Cioth
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Why Non-Reactivity Is a Strategic Tool, Not a Soft Skill Brenda and Cathy opened this conversation by naming something that often gets overlooked: the acceptance and non-reactivity piece of the Invitation to Change approach — which combines CRAFT, motivational interviewing, and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) — tends to get ‘lobbed off and forgotten about.’

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Don’t Get Distracted: Focus on The Right Things When Your Child Is Struggling with Substances, with Cathy Cioth

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Don’t Get Distracted: Focus on The Right Things When Your Child Is Struggling with Substances, with Cathy Cioth
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When your child is struggling with substances, it’s natural to want answers. You might find yourself deep in research about specific drugs, their effects, street names, and dangers. But this focus on details can actually distract you from what matters most. Why We Get Distracted By Details Parents often get consumed with researching substances when

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Exploring Racial Disparities in Addiction Awareness, Education and Treatment with Brenda Zane

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Exploring Racial Disparities in Addiction Awareness, Education and Treatment with Brenda Zane
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Substance use disorder affects families across all racial and ethnic backgrounds, but the experience of addiction—and access to treatment—varies dramatically depending on race. This episode tackles an uncomfortable truth: despite having lower rates of substance use disorder than some other populations, Black communities face systemic barriers that create devastating outcomes. Understanding Substance Use Disorder Rates

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