If your young adult has been through treatment and come home only to stall, not ready for college, not ready to live independently, but clearly not thriving on the couch either, you are in one of the most disorienting places a parent can occupy. In this episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane talks with Will White,
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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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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
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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When your child needs substance use treatment, fighting with insurance companies is likely the last thing you want to deal with. Yet insurance claim denials have become alarmingly common, and parents need to understand both why this happens and what they can do about it. Why Insurance Denials Are Increasing According to Mark DeBofsky, a
When adolescents struggle with substance misuse, parents often focus intensely on the problem behavior—understandably so. But Enzo Narciso, who experienced addiction firsthand and now works with adolescent boys in residential treatment, offers a different perspective: the relationship with your child matters more than you might think. When Friends Become Family Enzo’s journey into substance use
When your child completes wilderness therapy or a residential treatment program, the relief you feel can quickly turn to anxiety as you face the reality of bringing them home. Jen Murphy and Hilary Moses, co-founders of Solutions Parenting Support and former wilderness and therapeutic boarding school therapists, understand this transition intimately. Their experience working with
Parenting an 18-year-old who struggles with substance misuse while still in high school presents unique challenges, especially when disrespectful behavior escalates. This coaching episode with Jamie explores practical strategies for managing these difficult moments while maintaining boundaries and connection. Why Distance Yourself During Disrespectful Outbursts When your child becomes disrespectful or verbally abusive, one of
When Cathy Cioth’s world unraveled, it unraveled completely. Her daughter was 17, her son was 19, and both were struggling with substance use. Within three weeks, she and her husband sent both children to wilderness therapy—a decision that felt extreme but necessary. Years later, as Director of The Stream Community, Cathy reflects on those dark
When your college-age child is using substances, the space between supporting them and setting healthy limits can feel impossibly narrow. Mary’s coaching session addresses this universal struggle as she navigates life with her son after treatment, while also processing the recent death of her nephew from fentanyl poisoning. Setting Boundaries Without Controlling Mary had done
