Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Patrick Balsley
Parenting Through a Child's Substance Use With Clarity, Compassion And Your Own Therapist, with Patrick Balsley
Parenting Through a Child's Substance Use With Clarity, Compassion And Your Own Therapist, with Patrick Balsley
Parenting Through a Child's Substance Use With Clarity, Compassion And Your Own Therapist, with Patrick Balsley
Thursday 11th April 2024
Join Brenda Zane as she explores Patrick Balsley's journey from addiction to advocacy, offering hope and advice for parents dealing with their child's substance use.
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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
- Explore Patrick Balsley's transformative journey from substance use to recovery and his mission to help others.
- Understand the impact of parental trauma responses on children's healing process.
- Learn the importance of early intervention and seeking therapeutic support for both parents and children.
- Discover the role of community resources and recovery high schools in supporting youth recovery.
- Empower parents to navigate family dynamics and create a nurturing environment for children's healing.
Most parents, if they've been at it for a while, they do meet criteria for PTSD. If you don't do that work, and your loved one comes back into your family system and you're super reactive to every single move they make because you're acting out a trauma response, it's going to have a negative impact on their own healing process.
Meet Patrick Balsley, a man who transformed his life from the grips of addiction to becoming a guiding light for families facing similar battles. In this episode of Hopestream, host Brenda Zane sits down with Patrick to discuss his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gained along the way. Patrick's story starts with alcohol in middle school and spirals into heroin and cocaine-induced psychosis.
But rather than dwelling on his past, this episode shines a spotlight on his remarkable achievements since then. Patrick is the founder of Sana Counseling and Sana House, a recovery residence for men. He also contributes to the Emerald School of Excellence, a recovery high school, and serves on several boards dedicated to therapeutic and recovery programs.
This conversation isn't just about Patrick's professional accomplishments; it's a deep dive into the emotional and psychological aspects of parenting through a child's substance use. Brenda and Patrick explore why parents often dismiss early signs of addiction as 'just a phase', the dangers of self-medicating to cope with family stress, and the crucial role of early intervention.
The episode underscores the importance of parents seeking their own support systems, whether it's through therapy or community groups, to better navigate their child's recovery journey. With heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers hope and actionable insights for any parent grappling with their child's substance use.