addiction

Can (and should) I Be Happy When My Child Is Battling Addiction with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Can (and should) I Be Happy When My Child Is Battling Addiction with Brenda Zane
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When your child is battling addiction, the idea of being happy can feel not just impossible, but wrong. Many parents carry an unspoken belief that they shouldn’t experience joy while their child is suffering. But this mindset can trap you in a cycle that doesn’t help you or your child. The Unhappiest Child Trap There’s

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Building Emotionally Healthy Teens Through Boundaries, Letting Go and Creating a Safe Container with Krissy Pozatek, MSW

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Building Emotionally Healthy Teens Through Boundaries, Letting Go and Creating a Safe Container with Krissy Pozatek, MSW
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When teens struggle with substance misuse or emotional challenges, parents often operate from an instinct to fix, rescue, and ensure happiness. But according to Krissy Pozatek, MSW, a parent coach with over 15 years in the adolescent treatment field, this approach may be exactly what prevents children from developing the emotional resilience they need. Why

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Who Has Your Car Keys? 7 Tips For Stability When Life Feels Out Of Your Control, with Brenda Zane

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Who Has Your Car Keys? 7 Tips For Stability When Life Feels Out Of Your Control, with Brenda Zane
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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

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Finding the Right Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Options for Teens and Young Adults with Jenney Wilder of All Kinds of Therapy

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Finding the Right Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Options for Teens and Young Adults with Jenney Wilder of All Kinds of Therapy
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When your teen or young adult is struggling with substance misuse or mental health challenges, finding the right treatment program can feel overwhelming. Educational consultant Jenney Wilder, who has a master’s degree in education, shares her insights on navigating this complex landscape and making informed decisions for your child. Why Google Isn’t Enough for Finding

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When Addiction Takes Over: Grieving Your Living Child and Normal Life with Brenda Zane

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When Addiction Takes Over: Grieving Your Living Child and Normal Life with Brenda Zane
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When your child is in active addiction, you experience a type of grief that feels impossible to put into words. It’s not the grief of losing someone to death, but something equally painful and far more complex – mourning someone who is physically present but emotionally unreachable. The Unique Torture of Living with Active Addiction

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A School-Based Program Identifying Personality Traits That Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use, with Dr. Patricia Conrod

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A School-Based Program Identifying Personality Traits That Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use, with Dr. Patricia Conrod
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When it comes to preventing substance use in teens, traditional approaches often focus on educating young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. But what if the key to prevention lies not in teaching kids about substances, but in helping them understand themselves? Dr. Patricia Conrod, a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry at

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Natural Consequences: The Value of Letting Your Child With Substance Use Disorder Make Mistakes with Brenda Zane

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Natural Consequences: The Value of Letting Your Child With Substance Use Disorder Make Mistakes with Brenda Zane
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When your child struggles with substance use, every parental instinct screams at you to step in, fix things, and protect them from harm. But what if that very impulse—what Brenda calls ‘bubble wrapping’—is actually preventing them from learning the lessons they need most? What Bubble Wrapping Really Means Bubble wrapping is when parents step in

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Closing the Post-Treatment Gap: Showing Up for Teens When They Need it Most with Dave Herz and Willow Rubin

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Closing the Post-Treatment Gap: Showing Up for Teens When They Need it Most with Dave Herz and Willow Rubin
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When teens return home from residential treatment, they enter a critical period that can make or break their recovery progress. Dave Herz and Willow Rubin have spent decades developing a community-based aftercare model that meets young people exactly where they are—literally and emotionally. The Post-Treatment Reality The statistics reveal a significant need: 75% of the

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Ten Hard Truths You Need to Know if Your Teen is Experimenting With Drugs or Alcohol with Brenda Zane

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Ten Hard Truths You Need to Know if Your Teen is Experimenting With Drugs or Alcohol with Brenda Zane
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When you first discover or suspect your teen is experimenting with drugs or alcohol, it’s natural to want to look away. As one parent who’s been through this journey shares, sometimes it feels easier in the short term to bury your head in the sand and hope the problem disappears on its own. But today’s

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Wilderness Therapy for Teens and Young Adults: A History and Considerations for Parents with Will White, DA, MSW

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Wilderness Therapy for Teens and Young Adults: A History and Considerations for Parents with Will White, DA, MSW
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Wilderness therapy represents a unique intersection of professional clinical care and outdoor experiential learning. For parents considering this option for their struggling teen or young adult, understanding its history, effectiveness, and how to choose quality programs is essential. The Evolution of Wilderness Therapy in America The roots of wilderness therapy reach back nearly a century.

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