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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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Parents of children with the disease of addiction and other mental health conditions discuss how they have adjusted their definition of “friends,” just as their kids have been taught to alter their associations with, “people, places and things.” Caron Treatment Centers' Manuel Garcia, who directs outpatient programs in Florida, joins the parent sup…
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Mothers and fathers of children with a mental health condition and the disease of addiction share their thoughts about the challenges and their strategies for staying in contact with their kids. Caron Treatment Centers' Outpatient Clinical Supervisor John Goldman joined the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podca…
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Caron Treatment Centers' Outpatient Clinical Supervisor John Goldman offered guidance to parents about EMDR treatment, options for addressing trauma, and seeking to understand why a child turned to drugs. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical a…
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Parents of children with a substance use disorder and other mental health conditions share their feelings of both shame and pride as they follow their journey and that of their kids. Marriage and family therapist Betsy Auray, Regional Director at Caron Treatment Centers in New York City, joined the meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent P…
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Betsy Auray, Caron Treatment Centers’ New York City Regional Director answers questions about different levels of treatment, residential and outpatient, and the variety of care options. 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 an…
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This Parent Support Group meeting focuses on the upcoming holiday season and the added pressure of having a child with a substance use disorder or additional mental health challenges. Caron Treatment Centers’ Clinician and Education Director Eric Rodriguez joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided …
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Eric Rodriguez, Caron Treatment Centers’ Clinician and Education Director, answers questions from parents about coping with home visits and holiday gatherings, what is meant by the term THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE (or “The Bermuda Triangle”), and if educational programs are lessening the numbers of young people using substances. Podcast Disclaimer The Par…
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Mothers and fathers consider the positive outcomes that have emerged during their journey of parenting a child with a substance use disorder or another mental health condition. Mallory Henry, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Coordinator of Education Alliance, including the Family Education Program, joins this parent support group meeting. Podcast Di…
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Mallory Henry, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Coordinator of Education Alliance, including the Family Education Program, offers guidance about the role of parents seeking treatment for their children dealing with addiction and additional mental health challenges. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you fro…
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Parents focus on how to cope with the worry that their children with a substance use disorder, will relapse, and discuss how they too might relapse from their own recovery process. Deborah Kuzmin, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Clinical Director in Florida, joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts ar…
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Deborah Kuzmin, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Clinical Director in Florida, answers questions about addressing addiction comprehensively, the meaning of “motivational interviewing’ as a treatment approach, and how to help young people who have endured several relapses. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to …
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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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