Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Meet the Man That Helps the Youngest Members of This Family Disease Get Much-needed Support.
Meet the Man That Helps the Youngest Members of This Family Disease Get Much-needed Support.
Meet the Man That Helps the Youngest Members of This Family Disease Get Much-needed Support.
Sunday 12th September 2021
Jerry Moe talks about supporting children of parents with substance abuse disorders on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast' with Margaret Swift Thompson.
17 minutes
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Empowering
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Jerry Moe: Championing Support for Children Affected by Addiction
We need to be working with kids at younger and younger ages. And this is, you know, The Late 1970s and what I came to find- oh, maybe Five Years Later, that in different pockets of the country there were programs, but it was small. There was children are people, Minneapolis-St Paul.
Imagine being a child in a household where addiction looms large. In this heartfelt episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson welcomes Jerry Moe, the Executive Director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's National Children's Program. Jerry's dedication to helping children who live with parents battling substance abuse shines through as he shares his personal journey and professional insights. With a staggering 5.7 million children under 11 in the U.S.
living in such households, Jerry emphasizes the urgent need for targeted support and education. He points out that despite their vulnerability, children are often the last to receive the help they desperately need. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, Jerry discusses how early intervention and tailored programs can make a world of difference. This episode isn't just informative; it's a beacon of hope for families grappling with addiction, showcasing the resilience of children and the transformative power of support.
Tune in to hear about the incredible work being done to uplift the youngest members of families affected by addiction.