James H Healy
James H Healy
Ep 020: Sandy Sherman - Strong Mothers Can Help Their Kids Overcome Addiction
Ep 020: Sandy Sherman - Strong Mothers Can Help Their Kids Overcome Addiction
Ep 020: Sandy Sherman - Strong Mothers Can Help Their Kids Overcome Addiction
Monday 12th December 2016
Coach Sandy Sherman shares advice for parents dealing with a child's addiction, focusing on self-care, relationship health, and the healing power of animals.
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42 minutes
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James H Healy
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Recovery Reimagined
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Sandy Sherman: A Mother's Journey to Support Her Addicted Child
It's not about the book so much, but about the person I'm becoming while I'm writing it and the people I hope to help through the ordeal and all the mistakes I made.
Parenting is tough, but when addiction enters the picture, it can feel impossible. Sandy Sherman knows this all too well. As a coach and author of 'The Miracle in July: How I Learned to Stop Striving and Accept Grace in Addiction Recovery', she has navigated these turbulent waters herself. In this episode of Recovery Innovators Radio, Sandy sits down with host James H.
Healy to share her hard-earned wisdom on helping parents maintain their sanity and relationship health while dealing with a child's addiction. Sandy's approach is both compassionate and practical. She dives into the feelings of guilt and shame that often plague parents and emphasizes the importance of self-care. Her strategies aren't about controlling the child—something she believes is impossible—but about creating a healthier environment for both the parent and the child.
From setting boundaries to practicing the three c's (you didn't cause it, you can't cure it, and you can't control it), Sandy offers actionable advice that can make a real difference. One particularly unique aspect of Sandy's method is her focus on the role of animals in recovery. She discusses how pets can provide emotional support and help build trust, offering a different kind of companionship that can be incredibly healing.
Sandy also stresses the importance of relishing every conversation with your child, no matter how small, as these moments can build a foundation for stronger relationships. Whether you're a parent grappling with a child's addiction or someone looking for ways to support a loved one, Sandy's insights offer a beacon of hope and practical tools for navigating this challenging journey.