What Is The Foundation For Change?
Have you heard of the Foundation for Change? Are you looking for more resources in your community? The Foundation for Change is a new non-profit […]
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How to Reclaim Your Creativity: Meet Shelley Richanbach
Have you lost your creativity because of worry and stress? Would you like some ideas to get you restarted? When our kids are struggling, creativity
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Are You Ready to Take Care of Yourself?
Are you looking for ideas on how to take care of yourself? Would some tips help you feel and do better? I’ve been talking with
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7 Positive Quotes to Give You Strength In Mental Health Struggles
This is a guest post by Stacy J. Bryant sharing positive quotes for mental health struggles. We are bound to encounter struggles in life that
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Finding Understanding and Acceptance: Meet Heather Ross
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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5 Strategies for Parents Who Want to Help Their Child Change
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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5 Ways Exercise Can Benefit Your Mental Health
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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What Are the Five Stages of Change?
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.
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Love Them Until They Can Love Themselves
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
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23 Inspiring Quotes From My Favorite Recovery Books
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
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10 Things Addiction Has Taught Me
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
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Mocktails for the Holidays to Support Sobriety
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
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How CRAFT, ITC, and SMART Recovery Help Loved Ones Change: Meet Cordelia Kraus
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
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How to Examine Enabling Behaviors That Don’t Help
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
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Detach With Love, Really?
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
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