Is your child in early recovery? Are you relieved yet also continue to worry? It can be a huge relief when your child decides to change their life. You can be a great source of encouragement for your son or daughter. It is helpful to learn about things you can do to be supportive. Your […]
Read MoreThere are millions who are in the process of change. They have gone through the process to improve their life. Your child can be there too. Letting go of any bad habit is a process. Yet, when you quit doing the wrong things, you make more room for the things that bring you joy. Self-compassion […]
Read MoreHave you lost your creativity because of worry and stress? Would you like some ideas to get you restarted? When our kids are struggling, creativity can go by the wayside. Finding your creativity is healing and helps you feel happier. That is why I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and creative inspiration, Shelley Richanbach. Shelley shares […]
Read MoreThis is a guest post by Daniel Hochman, M.D., on how to help when you are concerned about substance use. This article will review some real-world answers to those struggling to talk to their loved one about their drinking or substance use. As a psychiatrist who has helped hundreds of patients and teaches nationally on […]
Read MoreThe five stages of change have helped many better understand the progression from addiction to recovery. Addiction transforms the lives of all those people who live around the person who is involved in addiction. It turns a kind and dedicated person into a lonely and hopeless soul. The impact of this disease breaks several relationships […]
Read MoreDo you feel that you are being judged because of your child’s substance use? Would you like ideas on how to feel better? I posted the addiction meme below from Tanya Stanley in my Parent’s Facebook Group a while back. (If you are a parent of a child struggling with substance use, I invite you […]
Read MoreWhen I began changing the conversation, my son began to change. This quote is from a mom who had been concerned about her son. She was interested in changing the conversation so that things would be more positive. She decided to work on the CRAFT communication skills and was excited to see a difference in […]
Read MoreAre you concerned about your child’s lying about their addiction? Would you like to learn more about why your child does avoid the truth? It’s hard when our kids lie to cover their substance use problems. Your child may tell an outright lie, or they may omit information. Either way, it is challenging. I recently […]
Read More“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” ~ John Wooden We all struggle to find peace of mind when our children discover that they cannot control their substance use. Your child may be a teen who […]
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