Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Helping Your Young Adult Child Choose Treatment With Less Resistance, with Joanna Lilley
Helping Your Young Adult Child Choose Treatment With Less Resistance, with Joanna Lilley
Helping Your Young Adult Child Choose Treatment With Less Resistance, with Joanna Lilley
Thursday 5th February 2026
Joanna Lilley discusses strategies for helping young adults choose treatment with less resistance on Hopestream podcast.
50 minutes
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Encouraging
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About this podcast
Author:
Brenda Zane
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Encourage young adults to interview multiple consultants.
- Start conversations about treatment early, before a crisis.
- Provide young adults with agency in their treatment choices.
- Understand the complexity of young adult treatment needs.
- Build trust and rapport with young adults for better outcomes.
The young adult has to understand who I am, what I represent, what it means if they agree to work with me, and I tell them point blank, it's your decision.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this engaging episode, Joanna Lilley joins Brenda Zane to discuss how parents can help their young adult children consider treatment options without resistance. Joanna, a therapeutic consultant, shares her approach of allowing young adults to interview multiple consultants to find the right fit. She believes that giving them agency in the process is crucial for successful outcomes.
The conversation covers the importance of creativity and curiosity in finding appropriate support, whether it's a mentor or a more structured treatment program. Joanna emphasises the need for parents to start conversations early, before a crisis hits, to give their children the best chance of engaging with treatment willingly. This episode is packed with practical advice for parents navigating this challenging journey, highlighting the importance of patience and understanding.
As Joanna says, 'It's about helping them see what life could look like differently.' For parents feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers hope and a clear path forward. Are you ready to help your child take the next step?