Parents
Caron Treatment Centers
Coping / Surviving
Coping / Surviving
Coping / Surviving
Wednesday 10th October 2018
Parents discuss coping strategies and share experiences dealing with children's addiction. Hear insights from experts and find strength in community support.
60 minutes
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Informative
Supportive
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength: Parents Share Coping Strategies for Child Addiction
Talking with the other parents is helping me to stay sane.
Imagine being in a room full of parents who understand exactly what you're going through. That's what this episode of 'My Child & Addiction' offers. In 'Coping / Surviving', you'll hear from a diverse group of mothers and fathers, each grappling with their child's addiction. Whether their children are teenagers or adults, in recovery or still struggling, these parents come together to share their stories and strategies for survival.
The episode is a raw, honest look at the daily challenges of dealing with a child's substance use disorder, punctuated by moments of collective grief and resilience. A poignant reminder of addiction's deadly grip surfaces as the group mourns the loss of a young man who was part of their community. Yet, amid the sorrow, there is a palpable sense of solidarity and hope.
Erin Goodhart, Senior Clinical Director of Women’s Services at Caron Treatment Centers, joins the discussion to offer her professional insights. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude and self-care as essential tools for coping with the relentless stress that addiction brings. Parents in the group talk about how support meetings have been their lifeline, helping them stay sane and courageous in the face of daily struggles.
They also highlight the need for ongoing education about addiction to better understand and manage their situations. This episode is a heartfelt testament to the power of community and shared experiences. It offers not just advice but a comforting reminder that no parent has to face this journey alone.