Heather Ross

Living With Your Child's Addiction

Heather Ross

  • EP77 Q&A with Jeff Foote, PhD author of Beyond Addiction How Science & Kindness Help People Change

EP77 Q&A with Jeff Foote, PhD author of Beyond Addiction How Science & Kindness Help People Change

Thursday 20th April 2023

Heather Ross and Jeff Foote, PhD, discuss addiction recovery strategies in a Q&A session. Learn about Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention, and more.
47 minutes
Empowering
Compassionate
Informative
Supportive
Honest

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Living With Your Child's Addiction
Author:
Heather Ross
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Kindness and Science: Jeff Foote on Transforming Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Heather shares her emotional journey of finding an effective evidence-based approach to support her daughter's recovery
  • Jeff answers questions about Motivational Interviewing, processing fears about relapse, and introducing mental health professionals to the concepts in Beyond Addiction
  • The episode touches on grief work and the importance of understanding and acknowledging one's own emotions when supporting a loved one struggling with addiction
It's painful and it's terrifying at times and heartbreaking and disappointing and confusing... It's about being actually understanding another person.
Heather Ross teams up with Jeff Foote, PhD, co-founder of the Center For Motivation and Change, in a compelling episode of 'Living With Your Child's Addiction'. Jeff, who penned 'Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change', dives into questions from Heather's support groups. They tackle tricky subjects like how to talk to your child about substance use, even when there are no 'green light' moments, and the role of Motivational Interviewing in these conversations.
Jeff also addresses parents' fears about relapse and offers practical advice on relapse prevention. He sheds light on why children struggling with addiction often can't show gratitude for the help they receive. This episode is packed with actionable insights for parents navigating the challenging waters of their child's addiction. It's not just about strategies; it's about fostering a compassionate and science-backed approach to recovery.