When your child is experimenting with or dependent on drugs or alcohol, the instinct is to immediately focus all your energy on fixing them. But that approach often leads to burnout and ineffective interventions. Instead, there’s a more strategic path forward that begins with an unexpected first step: taking care of yourself. Start with Yourself
When Rochelle Bochner’s son went into crisis during college, she discovered wilderness therapy as a potential solution. But she also discovered something troubling: the significant financial barriers that prevent many families from accessing this life-changing treatment. That realization became the seed for Sky’s the Limit Fund, an organization that has now helped over 700 families
When you’re parenting a child struggling with substance use, you already feel exhausted—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Then add in the confusing experience of having your child tell you that things you know happened never occurred at all. You start to wonder if maybe you’re the one who has it all wrong. This experience has a
For parents worried about whether their child in recovery can successfully navigate college life, collegiate recovery programs offer a lifeline of hope and practical support. These specialized programs create communities where students can maintain their sobriety while pursuing their education. What Are Collegiate Recovery Programs? Collegiate recovery programs are designed specifically for students who are
When families face the crisis of a child’s substance misuse, they need more than just clinical expertise—they need human connection, vulnerability, and wrap-around support. Lori Thompson brings all three to her work with adolescents and families struggling with addiction. From Deputy Sheriff to Family Therapist Lori’s path to becoming a therapist was far from traditional.
When your child is struggling with substance use or addiction, everyday social interactions can feel like navigating a minefield. The simple question ‘How are you?’ becomes loaded with complexity, and maintaining your composure at gatherings can feel impossible. This episode addresses the real, messy truth about managing life when your world feels like it’s falling
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The Early Warning Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore Many parents wonder whether their teen’s troubling behavior is just a phase or something more serious. For Annika, a health and wellness coach through Mayo Clinic, the signs appeared gradually but became impossible to ignore. Her son began lying in late middle school—something she initially dismissed as typical
When parents discover their child is struggling with substance misuse, the instinct is often to jump into fixing mode – to lecture, control, and push the child toward immediate sobriety. But Dr. Joseph Lee, Medical Director of The Hazeldon Betty Ford Youth Continuum, offers a radically different approach that centers on connection, curiosity, and compassion.
Why Overdoses Are Rising During COVID Drug overdoses have surged dramatically during the pandemic. In 2017, there were approximately 70-72,000 deaths from drug overdose. By 2018, that number dropped slightly to just over 67,000. But since COVID-19 hit, more than 40 states have reported increases in opioid related mortality, with the national average increase thought
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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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