Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Coaching Episode: 17 Days Sober: Using CRAFT Skills to Help Mom Navigate Her Son’s First Unexpected Weekend Home From Treatment
Coaching Episode: 17 Days Sober: Using CRAFT Skills to Help Mom Navigate Her Son’s First Unexpected Weekend Home From Treatment
Coaching Episode: 17 Days Sober: Using CRAFT Skills to Help Mom Navigate Her Son’s First Unexpected Weekend Home From Treatment
Thursday 10th November 2022
Brenda Zane shares strategies for parents to support their teen's sobriety during the first weekend home after treatment on Hopestream.
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Get the buttons here!First Weekend Home: Strategies for Supporting Your Teen's Sobriety
I wonder what's going to happen and I wonder how he's going to handle it.
Weekends can be a minefield for parents of teens recovering from substance misuse. The lack of structure and free time can lead to risky situations. In this episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane sits down with Marie, a mom navigating her son's first weekend home after treatment. Marie's son, who has experienced trauma and struggled with substances, is now 17 days sober and back at home.
Although he’s expressed a desire to stay sober, the challenge lies in maintaining that commitment over the weekend. Brenda offers practical advice on using CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) skills to help Marie manage her anxiety and support her son's sobriety. They discuss the complexities trauma adds to recovery and the importance of affirming kids even when their behavior is less than ideal. Brenda emphasizes the value of hard conversations and creating a supportive environment.
If you're a parent facing similar challenges, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you and your teen navigate this critical time.