My Child & ADDICTION

Feb 18 2025 132 ep. 37 mins 77
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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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BEING IN TOUCH

Feb 18 2025 56 mins  
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 Podcasts are provided as a service t

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with John Goldman

Feb 18 2025 15 mins  
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 advice. The views and opinions expr

SHAME & PRIDE

Jan 13 2025 54 mins  
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 Podcasts are provided as a s

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Betsy Auray

Jan 13 2025 7 mins  
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 and opinions expressed in t

HOLIDAYS & HOMECOMINGS

Nov 04 2024 57 mins  
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 as a service to you f

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Eric Rodriguez

Nov 04 2024 14 mins  
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 Parent-to-Parent Podcas

SILVER LININGS?

Sep 24 2024 54 mins  
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 Disclaimer The Parent-to-Pare

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Mallory Henry

Sep 24 2024 14 mins  
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 from other parents and do not r

RELAPSE ANXIETY

Aug 21 2024 55 mins  
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 are provided as a service

Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Deborah Kuzmin

Aug 21 2024 15 mins  
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 you from other parents a