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After Treatment: What the First 90 Days Really Look Like, with Beth Hillman

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After Treatment: What the First 90 Days Really Look Like, with Beth Hillman

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Episode 331 When Beth Hillman’s son came home from wilderness treatment, the first crisis didn’t come from him. It came from her. Standing in the driveway, anxious and spiraling, she watched her teenage son look at her calmly and say, “Mom, look at me. I’m gonna be okay.” Her first thought was not relief. It

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4 Things You’re Probably Googling When Your Child Struggles With Substances

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4 Things You're Probably Googling When Your Child Struggles With Substances

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There is a specific kind of searching that happens at 2am when you are a parent in the thick of it, typing half-formed fears into a search bar because you cannot say them out loud to anyone in your life. In this episode of Hopestream, co-founders Brenda Zane and Cathy Cioth sit down to answer

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Does Tough Love Work for Addiction? What Parents Need to Know

Al-Anon, boundaries, Cathy, CRAFT, tough love, treatment / Brenda Zane

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Does Tough Love Work for Addiction? What Parents Need to Know

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When your teen or young adult is struggling with substance misuse, well-meaning friends and family often suggest ‘tough love.’ But what does that actually mean, and does it work? What Tough Love Really Means The concept of tough love gets complicated when you’re parenting a child through addiction. As one expert noted: ‘There is no

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Breaking Down Wilderness Therapy Myths and Reality with Trish Ruggles

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Breaking Down Wilderness Therapy Myths and Reality with Trish Ruggles

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When parents first hear about wilderness therapy for their struggling teen or young adult, reactions range from curiosity to outright skepticism. Is it safe? Will my child freeze in the woods? Isn’t this just punishment? Educational consultant Trish Ruggles has heard every question and concern over her two decades in the field, and she’s straightforward

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Be Ready When Your Child Is Ready To Accept Help for Addiction, With Brenda Zane

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Be Ready When Your Child Is Ready To Accept Help for Addiction, With Brenda Zane

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The Magical Intersection of Desperation and Willingness When your child struggles with substance misuse, there comes a pivotal moment—often brief and unexpected—when they become genuinely ready to accept help. As Brenda explains, this is when desperation finally meets willingness. If you’re not prepared for this moment, the opportunity can slip away before you even realize

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How to use CRAFT To Invite Your Child To Accept Help or Treatment For Their Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Brenda Zane

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How to use CRAFT To Invite Your Child To Accept Help or Treatment For Their Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Brenda Zane

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When your child is struggling with substance misuse, one of the most challenging moments comes when you try to help them accept treatment. Traditional interventions often feel confrontational and can damage already fragile relationships. The CRAFT approach offers a different path – one grounded in positive reinforcement, effective communication, and understanding what truly motivates your

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Of Course Your Kid Doesn’t Want To Go To Treatment; Meeting Treatment-Resistant Youth With The CRAFT Approach, with Lara Okoloko

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Of Course Your Kid Doesn’t Want To Go To Treatment; Meeting Treatment-Resistant Youth With The CRAFT Approach, with Lara Okoloko

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When your teenager or young adult is misusing substances, the first instinct is often to find treatment—preferably right away. But what happens when your child refuses to go? Or when they agree but clearly aren’t engaged? Licensed therapist and clinical social worker Lara Okoloko explains why treatment resistance in young people makes perfect sense, and

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Revealing What Exactly Educational and Therapeutic Consultants Do (and don’t do), with Joanna Lilley

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Revealing What Exactly Educational and Therapeutic Consultants Do (and don’t do), with Joanna Lilley

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When your teen or young adult is struggling with substance misuse, finding the right treatment program can feel overwhelming. Educational and therapeutic consultants exist to help families navigate this complex landscape, but understanding what they do—and more importantly, what they should and shouldn’t do—is critical for parents seeking help. The Difference Between Educational and Therapeutic

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Trading Control & Punishment for Respect & Emotional Intelligence, with Ann Coleman

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Trading Control & Punishment for Respect & Emotional Intelligence, with Ann Coleman

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For parents dealing with a child’s substance misuse, anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges, the instinct is often to focus on stopping the problematic behavior. But what if the key to helping your child lies not in controlling their actions, but in understanding what’s driving them? Ann Coleman’s story is one of transformation. As a mom,

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Decoding Today’s Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Landscape, with Trish Ruggles

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Decoding Today’s Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Landscape, with Trish Ruggles

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If you’re trying to navigate the adolescent substance use treatment landscape today, you’re facing a dramatically different system than existed even five years ago. Trish Ruggles, a licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of Pathfinder Consulting, has witnessed these changes firsthand and offers crucial insights for parents trying to help their struggling teens. The Current

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After Treatment: What the First 90 Days Really Look Like, with Beth Hillman

4 Things You’re Probably Googling When Your Child Struggles With Substances

Does Tough Love Work for Addiction? What Parents Need to Know

Breaking Down Wilderness Therapy Myths and Reality with Trish Ruggles

Be Ready When Your Child Is Ready To Accept Help for Addiction, With Brenda Zane

How to use CRAFT To Invite Your Child To Accept Help or Treatment For Their Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Brenda Zane

Of Course Your Kid Doesn’t Want To Go To Treatment; Meeting Treatment-Resistant Youth With The CRAFT Approach, with Lara Okoloko

Revealing What Exactly Educational and Therapeutic Consultants Do (and don’t do), with Joanna Lilley

Trading Control & Punishment for Respect & Emotional Intelligence, with Ann Coleman

Decoding Today’s Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Landscape, with Trish Ruggles

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