Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP120 The Connection Bank Account: A Quick Win to Strengthen Your Relationship Today
EP120 The Connection Bank Account: A Quick Win to Strengthen Your Relationship Today
EP120 The Connection Bank Account: A Quick Win to Strengthen Your Relationship Today
Sunday 27th July 2025
Discover how Heather Ross's Connection Bank Account can transform your relationship with your child today.
17 minutes
Compassionate
Supportive
Informative
Encouraging
Healing
About this podcast
Author:
Heather Ross
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Use positive interactions to build trust and safety.
- Consistent deposits lead to stronger relationships.
- Focus on connection rather than accountability.
- Practice patience as the connection grows over time.
- Feel good about efforts to enhance mutual experiences.
"Connection equals influence, which is an even bigger return on all of those connection deposits that you've been making."
In this episode of 'Living With Your Child's Addiction', Heather Ross introduces a novel concept that could transform your relationship with your child - the Connection Bank Account. Imagine every interaction with your child as a deposit or withdrawal in this emotional bank account. Positive moments like laughter or understanding add to the balance, while criticism or arguments deplete it.
Heather shares practical examples of how you can make deposits, such as sending a loving text or simply listening without interrupting. The aim is to maintain a healthy balance, where trust and safety flourish, even when discussing challenging topics like substance use. Heather emphasises the importance of patience, likening the process to building compound interest. Early efforts might seem small, but consistent deposits lead to exponential growth in connection and influence over time.
The episode also touches on common parental concerns about accountability and boundaries, reassuring listeners that focusing on connection doesn't mean ignoring these aspects. Heather offers a small challenge: practice connecting with your child just for the sake of it, and notice how this elevates both your experiences. She encourages parents to feel good about their efforts, as this positivity can enhance the child's experience too.
The episode wraps up with Heather's heartfelt request for reviews, highlighting how they help others find support in their journey. If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to support your child through addiction, Heather's approach offers a compassionate and practical path forward. Are you ready to start making deposits in your Connection Bank Account today?