Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Jennifer Fernandez
A Powerful Combo of Proven Tools for Families When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez
A Powerful Combo of Proven Tools for Families When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez
A Powerful Combo of Proven Tools for Families When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez
Thursday 18th April 2024
Discover compassionate strategies for supporting a child struggling with substance misuse with Dr. Jennifer Fernandez and host Brenda Zane.
44 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Shame as a common trigger for relapse and substance misuse
- Importance of self-compassion in the recovery journey
- Discussion on the biopsychosocial model of addiction
- Integration of harm reduction strategies with family training techniques
- Challenges faced by parents in supporting loved ones through addiction
Shame is the most common reason that people relapse or that people misuse. Because shame is I'm bad. Guilt is I did something bad. I made a mistake. But I am bad is a belief about the self.
Imagine the heartbreak of seeing your child caught in the grip of substance misuse. Host Brenda Zane welcomes Dr. Jennifer Fernandez, a clinical psychologist and founder of the California Center for Change, to discuss how families can navigate this challenging terrain. Dr. Fernandez champions the 'biopsychosocial model,' which considers the genetic, psychological, and social factors contributing to addiction. This approach helps parents understand their child's behavior, which might otherwise seem irrational or 'bad'.
By embracing this model, families can foster empathy and compassion instead of blame and shame. Dr. Fernandez also delves into harm reduction strategies and the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) method. These tools can be incredibly effective for parents struggling to support their children through addiction. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for caregivers, as they often bear the emotional brunt of their child's struggles.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt discussions aimed at helping families find a path forward. If you're a parent feeling overwhelmed by your child's substance misuse, this episode offers a compassionate and practical guide to understanding and supporting your loved one through their recovery journey.