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Since it’s probably not okay with you for your college kid to hang out in the basement playing video games all summer, work with them to develop a plan based on your family’s values. How can you help them feel productive and purposeful, whether that’s having a job, volunteering, reading books, or helping around the house?
Here’s an article with summer success tips for parents.
Not all treatment centers are created equal. It’s important to find the right fit and searching the internet is not the most effective way to do it. In our years of experience, vetting treatment centers, we have found that there are a lot of misleading advertising lines. We have spent many years vetting and qualifying…
Addiction or mental health conditions thrive in chaos and confusion. The identified loved one may have created unhealthy dynamics in their relationships through lying, manipulation, avoidance, and secrecy. This strains relationships and makes talking to them about their problem difficult. If this sort of thing is going on, it can be hard to imagine having…
They’ve been away from home for what seems like a long time. Then they come back, and you start noticing changes. Is now the time to do an “expectation reset”? While away at college, your child has had the freedom of being an adult without all the responsibilities. This situation can be tricky to navigate…
You’re finally clear that your loved one needs help. You naturally turn to the Internet as a first step in searching for an addiction treatment center, substance abuse counseling or mental health services. We learned early on that there is danger in trying to navigate the treatment center landscape on your own. The world of…
The excitement of the New Year has settled, and it’s time to check in on those well-intentioned resolutions. How is your family faring with their goals? If the initial enthusiasm is waning, don’t fret; you’re not alone. Achieving a goal requires more than just setting one—it’s about commitment, accountability, and a strategic plan. This is…
To many families, the thought of an intervention is terrifying. There’s the shame in admitting that there’s a problem, and, as bad as things are, you hope something will happen to change it on its own. You know in your gut that your loved one is in trouble, and perhaps you’ve been conditioned to deny…