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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Alcohol, Drugs and the Surprising Truth about Peer Pressure
Does your child feel peer pressure to use alcohol or drugs? This is a guest post by Jill Vanderwood on alcohol and drug use by
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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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5 Valuable Ways to Support Your Child’s Recovery
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
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Support for Parents: Meet Casie Fariello
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
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5 Things To Remember When You Feel Overwhelmed By Shame
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
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Family Involvement: A Powerful Key Component in Teen Recovery
This article is a guest post by Lisa Sussman on family involvement after a treatment program. It was the worst day of your life when
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7 Ways Peace Can Be Found From Within
Are you looking for peace of mind? Would some thoughts on how to have a more balanced life? Over the past decade, I have dealt
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Individual and Group Therapy: The Pros and Cons
Are you considering therapy for your son or daughter? Would learning more about the differences be helpful? This is a guest post by Rebecca Alston.
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The Simple Art of Giving a Compliment
Sometimes the greatest compliment you can give another human being is to acknowledge them and let them know they are significant. ~ Diane Gottsman When
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How To Make My Child Love Themselves More
Are you concerned about your child and their pain because of subsistence use? Do you feel that you’ve tried to help, but nothing seems to
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How to Save Yourself: Meet Andrea Seydel
I’m excited today to welcome Andrea Seydel, podcaster, life coach, and author who has written a book to help families with addiction. Welcome, Andrea. I’m
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