Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Four Counterintuitive Things To Do When You're Overwhelmed By Your Child's Substance Use or Emotional Challenges with Brenda Zane
Four Counterintuitive Things To Do When You're Overwhelmed By Your Child's Substance Use or Emotional Challenges with Brenda Zane
Four Counterintuitive Things To Do When You're Overwhelmed By Your Child's Substance Use or Emotional Challenges with Brenda Zane
Thursday 22nd April 2021
Brenda Zane offers four unconventional tips for overwhelmed parents dealing with their child's substance use or emotional challenges. Listen now.
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!When Parenting Feels Overwhelming: Brenda Zane's Unconventional Tips
The silver lining of having a child with substance use issues or emotional or behavioral issues is that you will become a more enlightened and empathic person.
Feeling completely overwhelmed by your child's substance use or emotional challenges? You're not alone. Brenda Zane, a seasoned health and wellness coach certified by Mayo Clinic, dives into four unexpected strategies to help parents who are at their wits' end. Brenda, who knows firsthand the chaos of parenting a child with addiction, offers a fresh perspective that might just turn things around for you.
In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda shares her personal journey and professional insights, addressing the common feelings of fear, exhaustion, and helplessness that many parents experience. She suggests genuinely curious conversations with your child when they're sober, which can reopen lines of communication you thought were lost. Another key point she makes is the importance of self-reflection—focusing on your own growth rather than solely on your child's behavior.
Brenda also talks about the power of surrendering to a higher power, a counterintuitive approach that can provide unexpected relief. She encourages seeking out a therapist who understands the unique struggles of families dealing with addiction and emphasizes the value of engaging in creative activities to broaden your perspective. This episode isn't just about tips; it's about finding hope and strength in the midst of chaos.
Brenda's empathetic and practical advice aims to help you get unstuck and feel more empowered to support your child effectively. Whether you're taking a short break, walking the dog, or driving around the neighborhood, this episode is a must-listen for any parent feeling overwhelmed by their child's struggles.