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Three Formulas to Neutralize Negativity and Foster Motivation in Teens With Substance Use Issues, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Three Formulas to Neutralize Negativity and Foster Motivation in Teens With Substance Use Issues, with Brenda Zane
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When your teen is struggling with substance use, it’s natural to feel desperate to intervene. You might want to confront them, argue your case, or try to force them to see reason. But research reveals something counterintuitive: confrontation actually hurts motivation rather than helping it. ‘One thing that we do know for sure is that

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The Wild Recovery Story Helping Make Sober High School An Option For Teens, With Seth Welch

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Wild Recovery Story Helping Make Sober High School An Option For Teens, With Seth Welch
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For parents whose teens struggle with substance use, the prospect of returning to a traditional high school after treatment can feel like setting them up for failure. Seth Welch understands this intimately—both from his personal journey through addiction and from his six years working in the recovery high school space. What Are Recovery High Schools?

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A Simple Parenting Tool That Helped Save My Sanity and Influenced My Addicted Son, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A Simple Parenting Tool That Helped Save My Sanity and Influenced My Addicted Son, with Brenda Zane
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When your child is struggling with substance misuse, it can feel like you’re powerless to help—especially when they’re not interested in changing. But there’s a communication approach that can make a real difference, even when your child seems resistant to help. What is CRAFT and Why It Matters CRAFT stands for Community Reinforcement and Family

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Golden Nuggets from 2020: A Wrap-Up of Wisdom, Insights and Emotion from 41 Episodes with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Golden Nuggets from 2020: A Wrap-Up of Wisdom, Insights and Emotion from 41 Episodes with Brenda Zane
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As 2020 drew to a close, Hopestream paused to reflect on a year that brought 41 episodes filled with wisdom, practical advice, and heartfelt conversations about one of parenting’s most challenging journeys. This wrap-up episode serves as both a celebration of the year’s content and a resource guide for parents seeking support. Looking Back at

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How Do You Set Boundaries and Live With Natural Consequences When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol? Real Talk with Julie Jarvis, Ph.D.

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How Do You Set Boundaries and Live With Natural Consequences When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol? Real Talk with Julie Jarvis, Ph.D.
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When your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, knowing how to set effective boundaries and when to step back can feel impossible. Julie Jarvis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist specializing for over 20 years in the treatment of substance use disorders, offers clarity on these challenging decisions. The Parent’s Critical Role Parents often wonder what

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10 Steps To Successfully Help You and Your Child Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

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10 Steps To Successfully Help You and Your Child Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
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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

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Hazeldon’s Dr. Joseph Lee; Overcoming Addiction in Young Adults With Humility, Empathy and Grace

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Hazeldon’s Dr. Joseph Lee; Overcoming Addiction in Young Adults With Humility, Empathy and Grace
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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.

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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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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
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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Natural Consequences: The Value of Letting Your Child With Substance Use Disorder Make Mistakes with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
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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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
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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