Reclaiming Ourselves: Healing from the Need to Control
This blog was prepared by Arch Wright LPC, CMHC, NARM, CSAT & NACoA CEO/President Denise Bertin-Epp RN, BScN, MSAGrowing up in a family impacted by substance use often means surviving
When Your Child Needs Prescription Opioids
Sometimes, when a child is in pain or recovering from injury or surgery, they may need prescription opioids. Discussing the situation thoroughly with the prescribing doctor - and sharing any
Helping Young Adult Children Struggling With Cannabis Disorder: Navigating the Challenges and Finding Support
As a parent, it's natural to want the best for your young adult —to see them succeed in college, launch a promising career, and fulfill the dreams they've worked so
Are You a “Go-It-Aloner?”- Finding Help Hard to Ask for and Receive
Our guest blogger is Matt Fried, MA, Ph.D., MFA, a licensed Psychologist, PBSP Therapist, Supervisor and International Trainer, and an AEDP Therapist and Supervisor. He holds special interests in moment-to-moment
Learning to Pause When You Feel Triggered by Negative Emotions
Our guest blogger is Tony Gambill, an established thought leader on Self-Leadership and Leading Others. He has published over 50 articles for Forbes Leadership on these topics and a book,
Navigating the Complexities of Aging and Recovery: A Guide for ACOAs
Lisa, a 62-year-old whose 85-year-old mother has enjoyed forty years of sobriety, routinely stops by to help with housekeeping, grocery shopping, and managing finances. She's noticed that she leaves the
998 Day! Improving Our Support of Those in Need: No Judgement. Just help
In a world where mental health struggles are all too common - and our youth are still challenged to find appropriate services during the current Children’s Mental Health Crisis -
Celebrating National Recovery Month: Kids and Families Deserve Their Own Healing
CELEBRATING NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH: Kids and Families Deserve Their Own Healing September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the efforts of those in recovery from substance use
The Complexity of Blocking Childhood Memories in COAs
For COAs - children impacted by the disease of addiction in their families - the household environment can often be unpredictable, stressful, and emotionally charged. In response to these conditions,
Overdose and Grief: Children Need Our Support
OVERDOSE AND GRIEF: Children Need Our Support The convergence of International Grief Awareness Day observed on August 30th and International Overdose Awareness Day honored on August 31st represents the reality
