Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Six Essential Provisions for Parents of Youth Struggling With Substance Use and Mental Health, with Cathy Cioth
Six Essential Provisions for Parents of Youth Struggling With Substance Use and Mental Health, with Cathy Cioth
Six Essential Provisions for Parents of Youth Struggling With Substance Use and Mental Health, with Cathy Cioth
Thursday 7th August 2025
Discover six vital resources for parents supporting youth through substance use struggles in this engaging episode with Brenda Zane and Cathy Cioth.
33 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Stormy Seas: Essential Tools for Parents Facing Substance Use Challenges
Episode Overview
- Equip yourself with educational workbooks to better understand addiction.
- Maintain a journal for crisis planning and emotional reflection.
- Stay grounded with spiritual resources during challenging times.
- Prioritise physical wellness through movement and nutrition.
- Connect with others facing similar challenges for support.
You're not alone in this. There's a lot of folks that are in the same lifeboat situation and they're there for you too.
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction is a podcast designed to be a lifeline for parents navigating the tumultuous seas of their children's substance misuse and mental health challenges. In this episode, Brenda Zane teams up with Cathy Cioth, co-founder of the Hopestream Community, to explore six essential provisions for parents in this predicament. The metaphorical journey likened to a stormy sea voyage serves as a vivid illustration of the challenges faced by families.
Cathy and Brenda each share three invaluable resources they believe are crucial for parents on this journey. Cathy suggests the Invitation to Change workbook as a tool for understanding and communication, while Brenda offers the Beyond Addiction workbook, emphasising its practical exercises for families to engage with. The conversation takes a personal turn as Cathy highlights the importance of a journal, not just for writing but as a place to store crisis plans and essential contacts.
Brenda shares her belief in the power of spiritual grounding, suggesting a Bible or similar resource to provide solace during turbulent times. The duo also discuss the significance of physical and mental wellness, advocating for movement and nutritious food as vital components of self-care. As they weave through these topics, the light-hearted banter between Cathy and Brenda keeps the conversation engaging yet deeply empathetic.
This episode provides parents with a metaphorical lifeboat filled with tools to navigate their child's recovery journey. Whether your waters are currently stormy or calm, these provisions offer hope and support. Tune in to hear how these resources can transform your approach and why connecting with others in similar situations can be your beacon of light.