Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Coaching episode: Navigating Life Post-Treatment: Boundaries With A College Age Son, Lots Of Advice And Re-Focusing On Self Care
Coaching episode: Navigating Life Post-Treatment: Boundaries With A College Age Son, Lots Of Advice And Re-Focusing On Self Care
Coaching episode: Navigating Life Post-Treatment: Boundaries With A College Age Son, Lots Of Advice And Re-Focusing On Self Care
Thursday 9th June 2022
Brenda Zane guides a mom through balancing boundaries and self-care while co-parenting a college-age son post-treatment on 'Hopestream'.
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Boundaries and Self-Care: A Mother's Journey Post-Treatment
I worry that some people say I need to go farther and to try to get him to go to therapy, go to rehab or whatever. But the question is: how is his usage of alcohol or drugs helping him be successful or not?
How do you balance boundaries with self-care when your college-age child is navigating life post-treatment? In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane sits down with a mom from The Stream Community who's facing this very challenge. Co-parenting with her ex-husband, she shares the ups and downs of managing her son's substance use while he's away at college. The episode is a heartfelt coaching session where Brenda offers practical advice and emotional support.
They discuss the difficult balance of setting boundaries without pushing too hard, especially when her son seems to be doing 'okay' but is still using substances. This mom's story is further complicated by the recent tragic loss of her nephew to fentanyl poisoning, adding a layer of urgency and fear to her decisions. Brenda helps her navigate through the conflicting advice she's receiving from well-meaning friends and family, and how to trust her own instincts.
They also touch on the importance of self-care for parents in such stressful situations. Whether you're dealing with similar issues or just looking for insights on effective parenting through substance use, this episode offers a compassionate and practical perspective. Tune in to hear strategies for open communication, different treatment approaches, and how to manage relationship dynamics during these challenging times.