Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Why Your Child’s Substance Use Makes Perfect Sense And Four Helpful Strategies When They’re Not Open To Change, with Brenda Zane
Why Your Child’s Substance Use Makes Perfect Sense And Four Helpful Strategies When They’re Not Open To Change, with Brenda Zane
Why Your Child’s Substance Use Makes Perfect Sense And Four Helpful Strategies When They’re Not Open To Change, with Brenda Zane
Thursday 11th March 2021
Discover why your child's substance use makes sense and learn four strategies from Brenda Zane to support them when they're resistant to change.
23 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Why Your Child's Substance Use Makes Sense and How to Help: Brenda Zane’s Strategies
There is something that's oddly freeing about realizing that you cannot fix this for your child. So it turns you more into a consultant than a surgeon.
Imagine the frustration of watching your child spiral into substance use, feeling powerless to make a change. Brenda Zane, host of 'Hopestream for Parenting Kids Through Drug Use and Addiction', offers a fresh perspective in this eye-opening episode. As a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach and a mom who’s been through the wringer, Brenda knows the terrain all too well.
She breaks down why your child's behavior might actually make sense and shares four practical strategies for when they seem resistant to change. Brenda’s insights come from both professional expertise and personal experience. She urges parents to shift their mindset, viewing themselves not as fixers but as consultants in their child's journey. Safety is paramount, and she stresses the importance of having Narcan on hand and staying informed about harm reduction.
The episode also delves into the importance of self-care for parents. Brenda highlights the necessity of maintaining your own well-being so you can be a stable support for your child. She introduces listeners to resources like expert advice and support groups, ensuring that you’re not navigating these choppy waters alone. Whether you're grappling with feelings of helplessness or seeking actionable advice, this episode offers a blend of empathy and practicality.
Brenda’s compassionate approach provides a beacon of hope, reminding parents that while they can't control their child's choices, they can still play a crucial role in their recovery journey.