Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Triple Threat for Positive Change: Leveraging CRAFT, MI and ACT When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
Triple Threat for Positive Change: Leveraging CRAFT, MI and ACT When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
Triple Threat for Positive Change: Leveraging CRAFT, MI and ACT When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
Thursday 20th February 2025
Learn how CRAFT, MI, and ACT can help you influence positive change in your child's life while managing your own well-being.
18 minutes
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Author:
Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Triple Threat for Positive Change: Using CRAFT, MI, and ACT in Parenting
Episode Overview
- Learn how CRAFT, MI, and ACT can be combined for effective parenting strategies.
- Understand the importance of psychological flexibility and mindfulness practices.
- Discover practical tools like the 'both-and' idea and 'morning emotional smoothie'.
- Explore ways to foster genuine connections with your child.
- Gain insights from Brenda's personal experiences and expert advice.
Our greatest parenting strength comes from transforming our own response to the situation
Parenting a child who misuses drugs and alcohol is no easy feat, but Brenda Zane's podcast episode, 'Triple Threat for Positive Change: Leveraging CRAFT, MI and ACT When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol', offers a wealth of practical advice and emotional support.
Brenda, a certified health & wellness coach and parent coach, dives into the powerful combination of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), MI (Motivational Interviewing), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help parents influence positive change in their children's lives. This episode isn't just theoretical; Brenda provides three practical tools to help you manage your own emotional well-being while supporting your child. You'll learn about psychological flexibility, mindfulness practices, and how to apply these principles in real-life situations.
Brenda shares her personal experiences and insights, making the advice relatable and grounded. Whether it's the 'both-and' idea to combat all-or-nothing thinking, the 'morning emotional smoothie' to balance your feelings, or the 'Love First Lookout' to foster genuine connections with your child, these strategies are designed to help you stay steady on the roller coaster ride of parenting through addiction. If you're looking for ways to support your child while also taking care of yourself, this episode is a must-listen.
It’s packed with actionable advice and heartfelt encouragement that can make a real difference in your life.