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The Benefits of Acceptance (Not Accepting) When Your Child Struggles with Addiction & Mental Health

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When your child struggles with substance misuse or mental health challenges, one of the most confusing concepts parents face is the difference between acceptance and accepting. Understanding this distinction can transform how you relate to your child and preserve your own wellbeing. The Critical Distinction Acceptance is about acknowledging reality as it exists today. It’s

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A Subtle & Stealth Strategy That Creates Real Change if Your Child is Misusing Drugs & Alcohol

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When your child struggles with substance misuse, every parenting instinct screams at you to fix the problem, solve the crisis, and rescue them from harm. But what if the most powerful thing you could do is the exact opposite? What if stepping back, rather than stepping in, creates the conditions your child needs to finally

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Three Things We Want You To Know If Your Child Struggles With Mental Health and Substance Misuse, with Cathy Cioth

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Three Things We Want You To Know If Your Child Struggles With Mental Health and Substance Misuse, with Cathy Cioth

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When your child struggles with mental health challenges and substance misuse, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice, tools, and strategies available. But according to Brenda Zane and Cathy Cioth, who together have shepherded thousands of parents through these challenges, the most powerful shifts often come from understanding just a few

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ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso

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ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso

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Seven years into recovery, Enzo Narciso brings a unique perspective to conversations about addiction and accountability. Working with adolescent boys in residential treatment while maintaining his own healthy lifestyle, Enzo understands both sides of the recovery equation. His journey from a life-threatening overdose to helping other young people navigate their struggles offers practical wisdom for

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Releasing Resentment and Guilt Through “Pungent Boundaries,” with Nancy Landrum

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Releasing Resentment and Guilt Through “Pungent Boundaries,” with Nancy Landrum

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Nancy Landrum’s journey through her son Steve’s addiction began with unimaginable loss. When Steve was just 2.5 years old, his father died suddenly. The impact on young Steve was profound and visible—he regressed back to diapers, lost much of his vocabulary, and colored only in purple and black for an extended period. This early childhood

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Keep Coming Back: A Hollywood Director Finds Art, And Healing, Through His Daughter’s Recovery

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Keep Coming Back: A Hollywood Director Finds Art, And Healing, Through His Daughter’s Recovery

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When your child struggles with substance use, parents often find themselves on an emotional roller coaster that can last for years. Mark Rossman, a Hollywood director known for films like A Cinderella Story and television series including Lizzie McGuire, lived this reality when his daughter began struggling at age 16. The Denial Phase: Missing Red

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Coaching Episode: Drawing the Line with Grace – Confident Boundaries and Open Communication, with Jane

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Parenting children who struggle with substance use is challenging enough. But what happens when you have two sons at completely different points in their journeys—one working hard in recovery, the other still using daily? This coaching session with Jane reveals the nuanced reality many parents face. Managing Two Sons at Different Stages Jane shares her

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

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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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Coaching A Mom Pushed To Her Limits, with Olivia

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Coaching A Mom Pushed To Her Limits, with Olivia

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Living Behind A Locked Door For single parents managing a teen’s substance use and aggressive behavior, home can feel more like a battlefield than a sanctuary. Olivia, a single mother of two, describes her reality with heartbreaking honesty: ‘I basically live behind a locked door in my bedroom slash office. I walk on eggshells all

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Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice

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Supporting a child through early recovery presents unique challenges for parents, especially when that child is transitioning from structured treatment environments to more independent living situations. Alice’s story illustrates the complex balance parents must strike between offering support and allowing their young adult children to develop the skills they need to navigate recovery on their

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The Benefits of Acceptance (Not Accepting) When Your Child Struggles with Addiction & Mental Health

A Subtle & Stealth Strategy That Creates Real Change if Your Child is Misusing Drugs & Alcohol

Three Things We Want You To Know If Your Child Struggles With Mental Health and Substance Misuse, with Cathy Cioth

ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso

Releasing Resentment and Guilt Through “Pungent Boundaries,” with Nancy Landrum

Keep Coming Back: A Hollywood Director Finds Art, And Healing, Through His Daughter’s Recovery

Coaching Episode: Drawing the Line with Grace – Confident Boundaries and Open Communication, with Jane

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

Coaching A Mom Pushed To Her Limits, with Olivia

Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice

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