Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Dr. Carrie Wilkens
Co-Author of Beyond Addiction Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Breaks Down How Parents Can Help Their Kids Positively Change Their Relationship With Drugs and Alcohol
Co-Author of Beyond Addiction Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Breaks Down How Parents Can Help Their Kids Positively Change Their Relationship With Drugs and Alcohol
Co-Author of Beyond Addiction Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Breaks Down How Parents Can Help Their Kids Positively Change Their Relationship With Drugs and Alcohol
Thursday 20th October 2022
Dr. Carrie Wilkens shares how parents can use the CRAFT approach to support their kids in changing their relationship with drugs and alcohol on Hopestream.
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Parent-Child Relationships: Insights from Dr. Carrie Wilkens
If you can actually deepen the connection and create an environment where conversations are really happening, because your kid feels safe to tell you what's going on again, it's not about condoning it.
Ever felt like you're banging your head against a wall trying to help your child struggling with substance use? You're not alone. In this engaging episode of 'Hopestream', host Brenda Zane sits down with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, co-author of 'Beyond Addiction', to explore fresh ways parents can support their kids in changing their relationship with drugs and alcohol. Forget the old-school tactics of bribing, shaming, or yelling; Dr.
Wilkens introduces the CRAFT approach, which stands for Community Reinforcement and Family Training. This method offers a compassionate and effective alternative to traditional interventions. Dr. Wilkens shares how understanding your child's behavior and staying curious can make a world of difference. She also tackles the tricky subject of co-parenting, especially when one parent isn't on board with the CRAFT approach. With the looming threat of substances like fentanyl, this conversation couldn't be more timely.
Tune in to learn how to foster deeper connections and create an environment where meaningful conversations can flourish.