Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Saving You First: Self-Preservation, Go-To CRAFT Strategies and Taming Fear When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Brenda Zane
Saving You First: Self-Preservation, Go-To CRAFT Strategies and Taming Fear When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Brenda Zane
Saving You First: Self-Preservation, Go-To CRAFT Strategies and Taming Fear When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Brenda Zane
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Explore self-preservation strategies for parents supporting children with addiction. Learn how to balance involvement and maintain your wellbeing.
32 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Prioritise self-preservation to maintain your wellbeing.
- Create an environment conducive to change without forcing it.
- Recognise behaviours have underlying reasons and respond with compassion.
- Use positive communication to strengthen relationships.
- Fear should not dominate your life—reclaim your joy.
We can create conditions for the absolute best possible chance for them to change, but there is no way that we can actually make them change.
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction is a podcast that offers a lifeline to parents grappling with the challenging journey of supporting a child misusing substances. In this episode, Brenda Zane, a Mayo Clinic Certified health and wellness coach, dives into the heart of parental self-preservation. She sheds light on the 'self-preservation continuum'—a balancing act between over-involvement and neglect. Brenda candidly shares how parents can foster an environment conducive to change, without sacrificing their own wellbeing.
Brenda talks about the importance of self-care, explaining that while you can't force your child to change, you can create the best conditions for change to happen naturally. She uses her personal experiences as a mother who has walked this tough path to offer practical advice and comfort. The episode also explores the emotional rollercoaster parents endure, including fear and guilt, and offers strategies to manage these feelings effectively.
Brenda emphasises the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries and positive communication, while recognising that behaviours often have underlying reasons. She shares stories from her community that highlight the power of compassion and understanding in transforming relationships. The episode concludes with a reminder that while fear is a natural response, it should not dominate your life. Brenda encourages parents to reclaim their joy and model resilience for their children, showing them that recovery can lead to fulfilment.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent seeking guidance, comfort, and strategies to navigate the complexities of supporting a child through addiction and mental health struggles. It’s packed with real-life anecdotes and practical advice that can help you regain control and find hope in what might seem like a helpless situation.