I’ve excited to share my interview with Parent Coach, Heather Ross! Welcome, Heather! Click below to watch the interview: Here is the written version of […]
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Would you like some strategies for parents to help you cope? Would some ideas on how to cope with your child’s drug use be helpful?
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This is a guest article by Page Grossan. Exercise can be a key part of your recovery if you struggle with negative emotions, poor mental
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This is a guest post from Dr. Nazish Idrees. The five stages of change have helped many better understand the progression from addiction to recovery.
What Are the Five Stages of Change? Read More
Does your adult child or teen not seem to love themselves? Do you feel the pain of trying to help to no avail? When I’m
Love Them Until They Can Love Themselves Read More
It’s been quite a while since I wrote a post about recovery books. There is much more knowledge on substance use now than when I
23 Inspiring Quotes From My Favorite Recovery Books Read More
Are you struggling to keep hope alive? Would some inspiration be helpful? You can keep hope alive when it comes to your child’s substance use.
6 Powerful Ways to Keep Hope Alive Read More
Addiction is an equal-opportunity destroyer. It has no respect for anyone. ~ Joe Herzanek I never imagined my child’s teenage years would end with addiction. Many
10 Things Addiction Has Taught Me Read More
The holidays are here! Here are some non-alcoholic drink ideas that can be festive if your son or daughter is newly sober or if you
Mocktails for the Holidays to Support Sobriety Read More
Today, I’m excited to welcome Cordelia Kraus! Cordelia is a certified CRAFT clinician based in Portland. She’s the founder of Helping Families Help. It’s a
How CRAFT, ITC, and SMART Recovery Help Loved Ones Change: Meet Cordelia Kraus Read More
We also talk a lot about enabling behaviors, where they come from, and why it’s not such a bad thing to use them right now
How to Examine Enabling Behaviors That Don’t Help Read More
My heart goes out to parents at the beginning of this journey who hear terms like detach with love as their children struggle with alcohol
Detach With Love, Really? Read More
Are you looking for ways to support your child in recovery? There are about 20 million people in long-term recovery in America. They are seeking
5 Valuable Ways to Support Your Child’s Recovery Read More
I am excited to interview Cassie Fariello today from Other Parents Like Me. You can watch the video here: Here are the notes and information
Support for Parents: Meet Casie Fariello Read More
Ironically, parenting is a shame and judgment minefield precisely because most of us are wading through uncertainty and self-doubt when it comes to raising our
5 Things To Remember When You Feel Overwhelmed By Shame Read More
