Micro-Dosing Positivity And Eliciting Change Talk With Your Child Who's Misusing Drugs Or AlcoholMicro-Dosing Positivity And Eliciting Change Talk With Your Child Who's Misusing Drugs Or Alcohol
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Brenda Zane shares tips on using positivity and change talk to communicate with children misusing drugs or alcohol.
17:41•20 Jan 2022
Boosting Positivity and Sparking Change: Parenting Tips for Tackling Substance Misuse
“Talk, because, especially when you first start having these kinds of conversations with your son or daughter, they may be really suspicious and they may push back or they may completely shut down, because in the past, if your conversations have been very short and closed or shame inducing, they're going to be very suspicious for a while, so you have to keep at it.”
Ever feel like you're walking on eggshells when talking to your child about their substance use? Brenda Zane, host of 'Hopestream', is here to help. In this short but impactful episode, Brenda dives into two powerful techniques to improve communication with your child who is misusing drugs or alcohol. She introduces the concept of 'micro-dosing positivity', a strategy that involves giving small, consistent doses of positive reinforcement. This approach can be a game-changer, especially when life feels chaotic and overwhelming.
Brenda also sheds light on 'change talk', a term from Motivational Interviewing that focuses on listening for cues that your child might be ready to consider change. By honing in on these moments, you can gently encourage them towards healthier behaviors. This episode is packed with practical advice and is perfect for parents looking for new tools to navigate the tricky waters of substance misuse. Tune in and add these strategies to your parenting toolkit.
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