harm reduction

A Powerful Combo of Proven Tools for Families When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A Powerful Combo of Proven Tools for Families When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez
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When your teen or young adult struggles with substance misuse, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, scared, and uncertain about how to help. Dr. Jennifer Fernandez, founder and clinical director of the California Center for Change, brings a powerful combination of evidence-based approaches to support families navigating this challenging journey. Why Shame Fuels Addiction One of

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Coaching Episode: Using Self-Care and Motivation as Tools in Teen Harm Reduction

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Coaching Episode: Using Self-Care and Motivation as Tools in Teen Harm Reduction
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When your teenager begins using marijuana to cope with trauma, the journey ahead can feel overwhelming and isolating. In this coaching episode, Kelly shares her experience parenting a 17-year-old son who has been using marijuana for approximately two years following a traumatic event. What emerges is a powerful conversation about how parent self-care and strategic

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A Harm Reduction Approach To Risky Behavior In Teens And Young Adults, With Dee Dee Stout

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A Harm Reduction Approach To Risky Behavior In Teens And Young Adults, With Dee Dee Stout
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When your teen or young adult is experimenting with or misusing drugs and alcohol, it’s natural to want them to stop immediately. But according to certified drug and alcohol counselor Dee Dee Stout, demanding abstinence often backfires. Instead, she advocates for a harm reduction approach combined with CRAFT communication techniques to help parents reduce risky

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Golden Nuggets from 2021: The Best of The Episodes You Need To Hear if Your Child Struggles With Substance Use or Addiction

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Golden Nuggets from 2021: The Best of The Episodes You Need To Hear if Your Child Struggles With Substance Use or Addiction
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When your teen or young adult is misusing drugs or alcohol, knowing where to turn for reliable information and support can feel overwhelming. This compilation episode brings together the most valuable insights from 2021’s Hopestream podcast conversations—essential listening for any parent navigating this difficult journey. Why These 2021 Episodes Matter The episodes featured in this

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What Are CRAFT and Harm Reduction and Can They Work With Young People Who Are Misusing Drugs or Alcohol? with Dee-Dee Stout

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
What Are CRAFT and Harm Reduction and Can They Work With Young People Who Are Misusing Drugs or Alcohol? with Dee-Dee Stout
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When your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, you’re often told there’s only one path forward: get them into treatment and demand complete abstinence. But what if there were approaches that met young people where they are, focused on reducing harm, and actually worked better for creating lasting change? In this conversation with Dee-Dee Stout,

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