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Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Deborah Kuzmin
Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Deborah Kuzmin
Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Deborah Kuzmin
Wednesday 21st August 2024
Deborah Kuzmin answers parents' pressing questions about comprehensive addiction care, motivational interviewing, and helping young people with chronic relapses.
16 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Encouraging
Hopeful
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Addressing addiction comprehensively involves looking at all aspects of a person.
- Motivational interviewing helps build trust and encourages self-efficacy.
- Hope is crucial for recovery, especially for those who chronically relapse.
- Effective treatment often combines multiple evidence-based practices.
- Parental self-care can positively influence their children's recovery.
The best thing we can do is continue to provide hope and address what we missed.
In this engaging episode of 'My Child & ADDICTION', Deborah Kuzmin, Senior Clinical Director at Caron Treatment Centers, dives into some of the most pressing questions parents have about addiction and recovery. With a friendly and approachable style, Deborah explains what it means to address addiction comprehensively, likening it to a constellation where every part of a person needs attention – from medical and psychological support to social services and relapse prevention.
She also touches on the concept of 'motivational interviewing' and how it can help young people struggling with chronic relapses by meeting them where they are emotionally and psychologically. Deborah shares a touching story about a woman she treated who faced repeated relapses. Through this narrative, she highlights the importance of looking at the whole person, including aspects like medication, social support, and even spirituality, to achieve lasting recovery.
Her approach is all about being non-judgmental and supportive, focusing on what might have been missed in previous treatments. The episode also delves into the challenges of treating young people who chronically relapse. Deborah stresses the importance of maintaining hope and belief in their ability to change, as this significantly impacts their recovery journey. She talks about the neurofunctional changes that occur with long-term substance use and the emotional toll it takes, emphasising the need for a compassionate approach.
Deborah's insights into motivational interviewing reveal how this technique helps build trust and encourages self-efficacy by focusing on the individual's strengths and past successes. She explains that effective treatment often involves a combination of evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), tailored to each person's unique needs. Parents will find valuable advice on educating themselves about addiction and treatment options, as well as the importance of self-care.
Deborah underscores the idea that taking care of oneself can positively influence their children’s recovery journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical advice and heartfelt support in dealing with addiction. Why not give it a listen and see how these insights could help you or someone you care about?