Hopestream for Parenting Kids through Drug Use and Addiction

Hopestream is the defacto resource for parents who have a teen or young adult child who’s misusing drugs or alcohol, hosted by Brenda Zane. Brenda is a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach, CRAFT Parent Coach, and mom of a son who nearly lost his life to addiction. Guests include addiction, prevention, and treatment experts, family members impacted by their loved one’s substance use, and wellness and self-care specialists. You’ll also hear heartfelt messages from me, your host. It’s a safe, nurturing respite from the chaos and confusion you live with. We gather in our private communities between the episodes, The Stream for moms and The Woods for dads. Learn more at www.hopestreamcommunity.org.

Demystifying Men’s Apprehension Towards CRAFT and Therapeutic Support, with Steve Andrews

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Demystifying Men’s Apprehension Towards CRAFT and Therapeutic Support, with Steve Andrews
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When a child struggles with substance misuse, mothers typically lead the charge in seeking support, education, and therapeutic tools. But fathers? They’re often notably absent. This isn’t because dads don’t care—it’s because a complex web of cultural expectations, identity patterns, and communication barriers keeps them on the sidelines. The Gender Gap in Seeking Support The

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A Powerful Combo of Proven Tools for Families When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A Powerful Combo of Proven Tools for Families When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez
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When your teen or young adult struggles with substance misuse, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, scared, and uncertain about how to help. Dr. Jennifer Fernandez, founder and clinical director of the California Center for Change, brings a powerful combination of evidence-based approaches to support families navigating this challenging journey. Why Shame Fuels Addiction One of

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Parenting Through a Child’s Substance Use With Clarity, Compassion And Your Own Therapist, with Patrick Balsley

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Parenting Through a Child’s Substance Use With Clarity, Compassion And Your Own Therapist, with Patrick Balsley
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When your child is struggling with substance use, the focus naturally shifts entirely to them. But what about you? Patrick Balsley, founder of Sana Recovery and board member of Emerald School of Excellence, brings a unique perspective—both as someone who found recovery himself after 11 years of active addiction and as an advocate working with

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The Difficult Realities of Using The Invitation To Change With A Child Struggling With Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Difficult Realities of Using The Invitation To Change With A Child Struggling With Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
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If your child is struggling with drugs or alcohol, you’ve likely heard about the Invitation to Change approach—also called CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training). But what does it actually look like to use these tools in real life? The honest answer is: it’s not always easy, and it doesn’t work like magic. What the

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Un-Addiction: A Mind-Changing Conversation on How We Think About Addiction and Risk, with Nzinga Harrison, M.D.

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Un-Addiction: A Mind-Changing Conversation on How We Think About Addiction and Risk, with Nzinga Harrison, M.D.
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When most people think about addiction, they picture someone who has lost everything – their family, their job, custody of their children. But as Dr. Nzinga Harrison explains, this narrow view prevents us from recognizing and intervening in the early stages when help is most effective. ‘When we tend to think of addiction, we think

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There Is No Such Thing As Drug and Alcohol Treatment For Adolescents, with Robert Schwebel and Lynn Smith

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
There Is No Such Thing As Drug and Alcohol Treatment For Adolescents, with Robert Schwebel and Lynn Smith
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When Robert Schwebel looked around the country in 1990 for adolescent substance use treatment programs, he found something troubling: watered-down versions of 12-step programs designed for adults. These programs weren’t built with adolescent development in mind, and they weren’t working. What emerged from Robert’s work became The Seven Challenges, a fundamentally different approach that recognizes

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Debunking Myths and Connecting Dots Between Mental Health, Substance Use, and Gender Identity, with Jordan Held

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Debunking Myths and Connecting Dots Between Mental Health, Substance Use, and Gender Identity, with Jordan Held
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When parents discover their teen is using marijuana, struggling with school, or questioning their gender identity, the intersections between these issues can feel overwhelming. Jordan Held, a therapist who has worked extensively with adolescents and transgender youth, offers clarity on these complex topics based on both his professional expertise and personal lived experience. The Marijuana

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Why Your Attachment Style Matters When Parenting a Child Who Misuses Drugs or Alcohol, with Jack Hinman, Psy.D.

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Why Your Attachment Style Matters When Parenting a Child Who Misuses Drugs or Alcohol, with Jack Hinman, Psy.D.
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When your child struggles with substance misuse, your automatic responses—how you react when you’re scared, angry, or overwhelmed—are deeply influenced by something psychologists call attachment style. These patterns were formed in your earliest relationships and now affect how you parent through crisis. What is Attachment Theory and Why It Matters Attachment theory looks at how

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Revealing What Exactly Educational and Therapeutic Consultants Do (and don’t do), with Joanna Lilley

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Revealing What Exactly Educational and Therapeutic Consultants Do (and don’t do), with Joanna Lilley
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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

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Coaching Episode: Dealing With Anger and Disappointment When You Learn Your Child Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol, with Rose

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Coaching Episode: Dealing With Anger and Disappointment When You Learn Your Child Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol, with Rose
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When Rose found her sixteen-year-old son high at two in the morning, her first response wasn’t anger. It was devastation and shock. By six in the morning, after confirming he didn’t need to go to the hospital and getting him into bed, she was already researching what to do next. The anger came later. Rose’s

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