Smooth Transitions: Helping Your Child Adjust After Treatment with Jen Murphy and Hilary Moses
The container effect that we talk about a lot, that programs are such effective containers. They contain substance use, they contain many addictions, they contain mental health issues, they contain attentional issues.
Picture this: your child is coming home after a stint in residential treatment or Wilderness Therapy. Relief, hope, and a bit of anxiety swirl together as you wonder how to make this transition as smooth as possible. In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane chats with Jen Murphy and Hilary Moses from Solutions Parenting Support about navigating this critical phase.
Jen and Hilary, seasoned experts in guiding parents through post-treatment transitions, break down why the structured environment of treatment works so well and how you can recreate some of that stability at home. They discuss common pitfalls parents face, like feeling overwhelmed when the 'container' of support is gone and the tools from treatment seem hard to implement. The duo also sheds light on how to manage your expectations without falling into the trap of performance-based trust.
Plus, they share tips on identifying when you need to step up as a parent and when to lean on the strategies learned during treatment. If you're grappling with the return of your child from a structured program, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights to help you both thrive.