Episode Details

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
It's a really common question parents have, "my son/daughter just went to treatment...now what?"

If this is a place you find yourself, this episode will give you some assurance, guidance and thoughts about what to do during this time of change. There can be so many mixed emotions from relief to sadness and even guilt...whether it's the first time your child is in treatment, or even if you've been down the treatment road many times.

You'll hear about; 

• mindsets that can help as you enter a new phase,
• practical tips for this strange and quiet(er) time,
• why quiet doesn't always mean peaceful,
• ideas for checking in with your other kids and spouse,
• why taking care of your body is so important right now,
• thoughts on what to do about work,
• books to read,
• a very important task that needs to be done, even if it's hard,
• ideas for acknowledging and honoring your child while they're away,
• four very important practices if this isn't your child's first time in treatment,
• and lots more.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change (Foote, Wilkens)
• The Parallel Process (Pozatek)
• Hopestream episode 3 with Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D.
• Hopestream episode 22 with Julie Jarvis, Ph.D.
• Hopestream episode 41 with Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D. and Krissy Pozatek
• Hopestream episode 71 - radical self-care
• Hopestream episode 23 - should I be having fun when my child is struggling?
• All Kinds of Therapy therapist and treatment program finder 
• Psychology Today therapist finder

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