Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
The 5 Stages of Why and How Your Child Decides to Change and What To Do at Each Stage, with Brenda Zane
The 5 Stages of Why and How Your Child Decides to Change and What To Do at Each Stage, with Brenda Zane
The 5 Stages of Why and How Your Child Decides to Change and What To Do at Each Stage, with Brenda Zane
Thursday 17th June 2021
Brenda Zane explains the 5 stages of change in addiction recovery and offers practical advice for parents supporting their children.
38 minutes
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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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Get the buttons here!Understanding Your Child's Journey: The 5 Stages of Change
The most important thing to realize if they're in this stage is that education and information that's forced on them is not going to be effective.
Parenting a child grappling with substance misuse is a roller coaster of emotions and challenges. In this episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane sheds light on the 'Stages of Change' model, a vital tool for parents navigating their child's path to recovery. If you've ever felt lost watching your child waver between harmful behaviors and attempts at change, this episode offers a roadmap to understanding and support.
Brenda breaks down the five stages—Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance—each representing a unique phase in your child's journey. She shares practical advice on how to identify which stage your child is in and what you can do to help them at each step. For instance, in the Pre-contemplation stage, forcing information on your child won't work. Instead, engaging them in conversations about their behavior can be more effective.
In the Contemplation stage, your child might be torn between the pros and cons of changing. Here, Brenda emphasizes that ambivalence is normal and suggests focusing on what they could gain from making a change. The Preparation stage is all about setting the groundwork, discussing potential pitfalls, and reinforcing the long-term benefits of change. When your child reaches the Action stage, they start making tangible changes. Brenda advises offering unwavering support and keeping the focus on their efforts.
Relapse is also discussed not as a failure but as an opportunity to learn what isn't working and to adjust strategies accordingly. Brenda's insights are not just theoretical; they're drawn from her own experiences as a mom who has walked this difficult path. This episode is a must-listen for any parent or caregiver seeking to better understand and support their child through the ups and downs of addiction recovery.