Episode 21 ABOUT THE EPISODE:We've all seen the Ven diagrams showing us to focus on what we can control. But how does that specifically apply if you've got a teen or young adult child who's misusing substances and your life is in chaos? In this episode, I share from the seat of wisdom – 7 […]
Episode 20 ABOUT THE EPISODE:One of the scariest parts of having a child who needs treatment outside of the home is finding the right place, program and people for their unique needs. And Google is NOT the answer (usually.) My guest on this week's episode made a switch from being an educational consultant placing teens
Episode 19 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Parents with kids in active addiction often find themselves grieving and mourning the loss of what could and should have been – the life that was robbed by drugs or alcohol. But it's a unique kind of grief because your child is still technically alive, their body is with you but
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Episode 18 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Dr. Patricia Conrod and her team at PreVenture have identified 4 personality traits that make teens at higher risk for substance use later in life, and have developed a school-based program that helps these at-risk kids learn how to turn their personality challenges into strengths. Parents will want to learn about
Episode 17 ABOUT THE EPISODE:One of the hardest things for parents to do when their child is struggling is to know when or when not to help them. When they’re little, it’s easy – but as they get older, it’s more complicated because, especially for moms, there’s often an urge to step in and smooth
Episode 16 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Ask any parent what it’s like to know your teen or young-adult child is coming home from drug treatment and you’ll see a very frightened, confused, and anxious person. It’s a highly vulnerable time for the child and a hopeful, yet confusing and terrifying time for parents and caregivers. Wonder, co-founded
Episode 15 ABOUT THE EPISODE:It's a hard place to be, parenting a teen who you suspect is experimenting with alcohol or drugs, or both. This episode provides listeners with ten hard truths you need to know in this situation. Host, Brenda Zane shares her perspective and knowledge from living through many years with her son
Episode 14 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Wilderness Therapy, or Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare, is an option parents often consider when locally-based treatments aren't working for their teen or young adult who's struggling with emotional issues or substance use. But it can be scary and confusing if you're unfamiliar with what wilderness therapy actually is (and isn't.) This episode
Episode 12 ABOUT THE EPISODE:The world of addiction and treatment are not exempt from the racial disparities we're so painfully aware of at the moment (June, 2020). This episode takes a look at what's happening in Black communities in the U.S. relative to: addiction as a percentage of the population vs white and other races
Episode 11 ABOUT THE EPISODE:It's well known that addiction is an equal-opportunity disease that impacts every socio-economic group with its destruction. For families and individuals who live under a spotlight of fame, recognition, and elite status, addiction brings about circumstances and challenges not readily faced by the average person. Aaron and Lin Sternlicht founded Family
