My Child & Addiction - A Parent-to-Parent Podcast, was conceived and developed by three fathers whose children struggle with Substance Use Disorder. Joined by several other parent support group participants, their hope is that by sharing their stories other parents and family members are offered a little encouragement and heartfelt support as we all travel this most challenging journey together. You are not alone.
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Mothers and fathers whose children are dealing with a substance use disorder and other mental health conditions discuss how they have worked to maintain their own sanity. Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provide…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries answers questions about treatment options following residential care, alternatives to the traditional 12-step AA approach, and the benefits of family support. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not …
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Parents whose children are dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions talk about remaining hopeful during the toughest times. Caron Treatment Centers’ President and CEO John Driscoll joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other paren…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ President and CEO John Driscoll answers questions about the alarming increase in opioid overdoses, newer treatment options, and his vision moving forward as the president of Caron. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical …
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The parents of loved ones dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions explore the question of WHY ME? WHY US? Caron Treatment Centers’ therapist Alison VanHorn joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professio…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Alison VanHorn answers questions about DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), selecting a treatment center, and how parents can support the recovery efforts of their children. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. …
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This meeting explores how parent support groups have proven to be an educational and invaluable lifeline for families dealing with children with mental health and substance use disorders. Caron Treatment Centers’ Family Therapist Melinda Castro joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Melinda Castro answers questions about the concept of “family restructuring” in treatment programs, how substance use disorder is a genuine disease, and the potential benefits of continued family therapy. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represen…
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Mothers and fathers of children dealing with mental health and substance use disorders talk about how trauma impacted their lives. Caron Treatment Centers’ psychologist Dr. Camille St. James joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represe…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr. Camille St. James answers questions about the traumatic experiences of parenting a child with an addiction and other mental health conditions. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions exp…
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The parents dealing with mental health and substance use disorders of young people discuss how they have revised the expectations they held for their children. Caron Treatment Centers’ Betsy Auray, a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a ser…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ New York City Regional Director Betsy Auray answers questions from parents about treatment options after residential care, selecting a therapist and the benefits of parents engaging in their own recovery plan. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not rep…
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The mothers and fathers of children diagnosed with a substance use disorder or other mental health condition, talk about how they managed with their child’s home visits. Caron Treatment Centers’ clinician John Post, Jr. joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from oth…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ clinician and Executive Director of Signature Programming John Post, Jr. answers questions from parents about sober coaches, tailored treatment programs and family therapy. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. …
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The parents of children diagnosed with a substance use disorder or other mental health conditions discuss how they came to seek treatment for their kid and themselves. Caron Treatment Centers’ Mark O’Connor joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents an…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Global Resource Director Mark O’Connor answers questions about making decisions on treatment options, how to present residential care as an opportunity rather than a punishment, and guiding parents to seek their own treatment for what is happening with their family. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provi…
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The support group meeting tackles the topic of stress associated with parenting a child with a substance use disorder or other mental health condition. Caron Treatment Centers’ family therapist Dan Westerman joins the mothers and fathers, some in recovery themselves. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you …
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Caron Treatment Centers’ family therapist answers questions about the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, the need for continued treatment following residential care, and the differences in treatment when caring for older adults. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent…
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Parents check in with each other and reflect on how they are feeling today as they continue to cope with the challenges of parenting a child with a substance use disorder or mental health condition. Caron Treatment Centers’ family therapist Dr. John Leatherman joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts …
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Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Dr. John Leatherman
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Caron Treatment Centers’ family therapist answers questions regarding the concepts of “tough love” and “hitting rock bottom;” the need for continued formal care following residential treatment and alternatives to Alcoholic Anonymous. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not repr…
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FAMILY ADDICTION & RECOVERY is the topic of discussion for this Parent Support Group meeting. Mothers and fathers of children with a mental health condition or substance use disorder explore the impact on the entire family and what recovery feels like. Caron Treatment Centers’ Lead Family Therapist Bethany Franklin joins the meeting. Podcast Discla…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ family therapist answers questions about compassion vs. enabling, treating LGBTQIA+ clients and understanding what family recovery means. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in…
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FAMILY THERAPY is the topic of discussion during this Parent Support Group meeting. Mothers and fathers of children with a mental health condition or substance use disorder, talk about their experiences with family therapy. Erin Goodhart, the Executive Director of Core Programming at Caron Treatment Centers joins the meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ therapist answers questions about the value of participating in family therapy, the impact of traumatic experiences and the increased diagnosis of co-occurring disorders. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. Th…
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The subject for this Parent Support Group meeting is TRIGGERS. Mothers and fathers of children with a substance use disorder talk candidly about what sets them off and how they manage those unexpected reactions. Caron Treatment Centers’ Lead Family Therapist Vanessa Sommer joins the meetings. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are pro…
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