Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
The Importance Of Digging Deep Into The “Why” When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs Or Alcohol, With Advocate Tonia Ahern
The Importance Of Digging Deep Into The “Why” When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs Or Alcohol, With Advocate Tonia Ahern
The Importance Of Digging Deep Into The “Why” When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs Or Alcohol, With Advocate Tonia Ahern
Thursday 18th August 2022
Brenda Zane and Tonia Ahern explore the 'why' behind your child's substance use, offering insights and support for families on 'Hopestream'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Understanding the 'Why': A Conversation with Advocate Tonia Ahern
I think we can't underscore how important that is, because the alternative is: you shut them out, you detach and distance and let them hit rock bottom and you don't have that relationship.
Have you ever felt like you're drowning in questions about your child's substance use? Brenda Zane, host of 'Hopestream', gets it. In this episode, she sits down with Tonia Ahern, a mom who lost her son Rory to opioid addiction and now dedicates her life to advocacy and support for families facing similar struggles. Tonia's journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, making her a beacon of knowledge and empathy for parents navigating the murky waters of addiction.
Tonia brings a unique perspective as a certified recovery and parent coach, emphasizing the CRAFT method. She shares invaluable insights into why understanding the 'why' behind your child's substance use is crucial. It's not just about the surface behaviors; it's about digging deep to uncover underlying mental health issues that often drive addiction. Tonia's advice is practical and grounded in her own painful experience, making her guidance relatable and actionable.
One standout piece of advice from Tonia is her caution against making drastic financial decisions, like mortgaging your house, to pay for treatment without exploring other options first. This episode is packed with such nuggets of wisdom, delivered with a mix of humor and compassion that makes the heavy subject matter more approachable. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to understand more about the complexities of addiction, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and support.
Brenda and Tonia's conversation sheds light on the importance of asking questions and staying curious about your child's struggles. They discuss the role of mental health in addiction, the power of advocacy, and the often frustrating challenges within the criminal justice system. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the 'why' behind substance use and to find hope and healing on this difficult journey.