Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Cathy Cioth
The Incredible Influence of Parents When Your Child Struggles with Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Cathy Cioth
The Incredible Influence of Parents When Your Child Struggles with Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Cathy Cioth
The Incredible Influence of Parents When Your Child Struggles with Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Cathy Cioth
Thursday 2nd February 2023
Brenda Zane and Cathy Cioth share strategies for parents to regain control and positively influence their children battling substance misuse.
38 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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Get the buttons here!Taking Back Control: Parents' Influence on Children Battling Addiction
But if somebody had said when he was in 8th or 9th grade: look, you are massively influential in this equation, and there are some things that you can start doing Today that will help steer things in a different direction.
Feeling helpless when your child is struggling with substance misuse or addiction is all too common. In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane teams up with her business partner Cathy Cioth to share how parents can regain some control and positively impact their children's lives. The conversation is filled with practical advice and heartfelt moments, making it both uplifting and empowering.
They dive into why waiting for the 'perfect' moment to enjoy life with your kids is a trap and discuss why it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Cathy and Brenda also explore the pitfalls of using punitive approaches like yelling or blaming, and why these methods often backfire. Instead, they advocate for understanding and strategic influence.
They touch on the concept of harm reduction, especially for kids who use marijuana, and provide insights on how to handle big emotions without losing your cool. If you're looking for ways to support your child while maintaining your sanity, this episode offers valuable strategies and a dose of hope.