Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Noel Koons
Filling the void: Six Emotional Nutrients Your Child (and you) Need, with Noel Koons
Filling the void: Six Emotional Nutrients Your Child (and you) Need, with Noel Koons
Filling the void: Six Emotional Nutrients Your Child (and you) Need, with Noel Koons
Thursday 4th January 2024
Join Brenda Zane and therapist Noel Koons as they explore essential emotional needs for families facing substance use challenges on 'Hopestream'.
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
- Noel Koons emphasizes the impact of substance use on fulfilling emotional needs and connections for teenagers
- He highlights the six emotional needs all humans have, including understanding, acceptance, connection, safety and security, power and control, and mastery
- Noel explains the implications of unmet emotional needs on both parents and children, influencing behaviour and decision-making
- He emphasises the importance of rebalancing the family dynamic during a child's treatment, ensuring that the parent relationship remains the governing force in the family's 'solar system'
One, you're not alone. You're not alone. And it can be tough to find those who do understand, who do get it, who do understand and know the struggle.
Parenting is tough, especially when your child is struggling with substance use. In this eye-opening episode of 'Hopestream', host Brenda Zane sits down with Noel Koons, a seasoned therapist with over 13 years of experience in clinical mental health. Noel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, shedding light on the emotional needs that both children and parents face in these challenging times.
He starts by breaking down the concept that no parent can meet all their child's emotional needs. It's not about being perfect; it's about understanding and addressing these needs in healthy ways. Noel introduces the six universal emotional needs: understanding, acceptance, connection, safety and security, power and control, and mastery. These needs, he explains, are crucial for everyone, not just kids.
The conversation dives into how unmet emotional needs can drive behaviors, including substance use, as teens seek ways to fill these gaps. One of the most striking points Noel makes is about the 'dents' we all carry from our own upbringing and how they shape our parenting styles. He emphasizes the importance of 'family of origin' work to better understand these patterns.
Throughout the episode, Noel and Brenda discuss practical strategies for rebalancing family dynamics, ensuring that parents remain a united front and the guiding force in their children's lives. This episode is a must-listen for any parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to support their child through the maze of substance use and emotional challenges.