Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP66 What if your child Says They Want to Quit Using Stubatances, but doesn't quit?
EP66 What if your child Says They Want to Quit Using Stubatances, but doesn't quit?
EP66 What if your child Says They Want to Quit Using Stubatances, but doesn't quit?
Monday 28th November 2022
Heather Ross explains ambivalence in addiction recovery and offers compassionate strategies to support your child on 'Living With Your Child's Addiction'.
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Heather Ross
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Decoding Ambivalence: Supporting Your Child's Battle with Addiction
When we feel complex competing emotions the last thing we want is someone to minimize how we feel by oversimplifying it, yet that’s what we do when we label our kid’s ambivalence about substances as denial or accuse them of not being serious about recovery.
Ever wondered why your child says they want to quit using substances but doesn't follow through? It's a puzzle many parents face, and it's called ambivalence. In this episode of 'Living With Your Child's Addiction', Heather Ross dives into this complex emotional state where someone can hold two conflicting desires at once. It's not about denial or lack of seriousness; it's a natural part of being human.
Heather explains how recognizing and understanding ambivalence can be a game-changer in supporting your child's recovery journey. She sheds light on how labeling these mixed emotions as mere denial can actually hinder progress. Instead, she advocates for a compassionate and collaborative approach that fosters understanding and reduces conflict. Heather also shares relatable examples, like wanting to lose weight but loving dessert, to help parents grasp the concept of ambivalence.
Through her insights, you'll learn how to leverage this understanding to repair relationships and encourage positive change. Tune in to discover how to turn this emotional complexity into a tool for healing and growth within your family.