What To Do With The Guilt And Regret When Your Child Is Experimenting With Or Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol, with Brenda ZaneWhat To Do With The Guilt And Regret When Your Child Is Experimenting With Or Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Brenda Zane helps parents turn guilt and regret into growth when dealing with a child's addiction.
22:57•24 Mar 2021
Turning Guilt into Growth: Brenda Zane's Advice for Parents of Addicted Children
“These are the proverbial: make lemonade out of lemons, people. And then you have kids who have every possible advantage- socially, economically, racially.”
Parenting a child who's experimenting with or addicted to drugs or alcohol is a heavy burden. In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane, a seasoned health & wellness coach and CRAFT Parent Coach, dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster of guilt and regret that many parents face. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Brenda offers a lifeline to those feeling overwhelmed by these emotions.
She breaks down three actionable steps to help parents not just cope, but transform their guilt and regret into tools for personal and familial growth. Brenda encourages parents to first understand the root of their feelings, then to assess their past actions with honesty and compassion. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the context and information available at the time of those decisions.
Finally, she advises on how to let go of the past and use the lessons learned to support others in similar situations. This episode is a beacon of hope for parents navigating the tumultuous waters of their child's substance misuse, offering practical advice and heartfelt empathy.
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