A Parent’s Alcohol Addiction Is Not the Child’s Fault
The home is the ultimate safe space for children. It is meant to provide an abundance of love for them inside the walls, while shielding them from the potential harms
Role Reversal in Parental Addiction: When the Child Unknowingly Takes on the Responsibility of the Parent
Many children currently struggle with the overarching presence of addiction in their home. The renowned trauma, addiction, recovery psychologist, and resiliency coach, Dr. Patricia O'Gorman, says, “We are most successful
How National Recovery Month Awareness Can Save a Child’s Life
The renowned addiction and trauma psychologist Dr. Patricia O’Gorman once said, "Our resilience increases as we recognize the magnitude of what we have already accomplished.” National Recovery Month has accomplished
How to Address the Child’s Needs When Their Parent Is Struggling With Addiction
Children growing up in a home with a parent struggling with addiction often undergo a lonely, anxious, shameful, and angering existence. These children carry much of the burden and even
How Stigmatizing Language Can Shape a Child’s Perspective of a Parent With Addiction
There should be little doubt that the language we use shapes who we are. This goes for us as individuals, as well as a society. The renowned trauma, addiction, and
7 Practical Ways To Prioritize Your Emotional Well-Being When Hosting Family by Patricia O’Gorman, PhD
NACoA Co-founder Patricia O'Gorman, PhD provides wisdom when preparing to gather with family over the holidays, and do so remaining centered and prioritizing one's own wellbeing: "Our basic desire is
FASD Awareness Month
FASD month is an expansion of International FASD Awareness Day, observed on September 9th. FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) is the umbrella term describing the range of effects that can
Support for Educators for the Upcoming School Year
NACoA is always grateful to our educators: professionals who spend so much time during the day with children who many fondly refer to as "my kids." Their passionate instruction, care
