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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionFour Counterintuitive Parenting Moves If Your Child Has Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda ZaneABOUT THE EPISODE:In this episode from the vault, I draw from my own experiences to share four counterintuitive strategies that can transform relationships and encourage healing when you're parenting a young person struggling with substance use and mental health. I emphasize the importance of asking questions instead of giving commands, focusing on self-reflection rather than solely on your child, trusting a higher power, and broadening your perspective to see the bigger picture. I've also included recommendations for books, podcasts, and exercises to support you on this challenging journey, promising hope an...2025-07-1731 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionFour Counterintuitive Parenting Moves If Your Child Has Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda ZaneEpisode 282
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode from the vault, I draw from my own experiences to share four counterintuitive strategies that can transform relationships and encourage healing when you're parenting a young person struggling with substance use and mental health.
I emphasize the importance of asking questions instead of giving commands, focusing on self-reflection rather than solely on your child, trusting a higher power, and broadening your perspective to see the bigger picture.
I've also included recommendations for books, podcasts, and exercises to support you on this challenging journey, promising ho...2025-07-1700 min
AMERSA TalksDr. Carrie Wilkens, Dr. Brandee Madden, & Dr. Jeff Foote. Stigmatized by Association- Impact of SUD and Stigma on FamiliesThis episode explores the "contagious" nature of stigma in substance use disorders (SUDs), revealing how shame and discrimination spread beyond the 45-50 million Americans with SUDs to affect an estimated 45-300 million family members. While stigma's impact on individuals with SUDs is well-documented, this conversation spotlights how families become "stigmatized by association," driving them "underground" and leading to isolation, delayed help-seeking, compromised mental health, strained relationships, and poorer recovery outcomes for the entire family system.Learning ObjectivesIdentify at least three ways stigma impacts family members of individuals with substance use disorders, including specific effects on...2025-07-1750 min
SMART Recovery® PodcastScience Plus Kindness Equals Change Carrie Wilkens is the Co-founder and Partner of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group practice of dedicated clinicians and researchers who rely on science and kindness to help people change. She is the co-author of the award-winning book and companion workbook Beyond Addiction: How science and kindness help people change that is based in part on CRAFT, the evidence-based treatment approach to helping families. In this podcast Carrie talks about her immediate recognition as a young psychologist that she wanted to be part of helping individuals and families who are facing issues related to addictive beha...2025-03-1741 min
Children First Family Law - Transforming how families navigate the challenging landscape of divorce.019: Navigating Divorce Through Sobriety - An Addicted Father’s StoryPersonal issues such as addiction can jeopardize parental custody, but through hard work, dedication, and earning back trust, it is possible to co-parent with an ex-partner successfully.
On this episode of Children First Family Law, Krista sits down with Mike, a former client and recovering addict who came to Krista for help when his personal issues threatened custody of his baby daughter during his divorce. Mike is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who worked hard to overcome his struggles, and today, he is successfully sharing custody with his ex-wife.
As Krista and Mike begin...2025-02-101h 03
From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody SteurerA More Compassionate Approach to Addiction - with Dr. Carrie Wilkens - Episode 271So many family members sit on the sidelines worried about the health and welfare of their addicted loved ones, struggling to know what to do to help. In this episode we’ve invited Dr. Carrie Wilkins to discuss evidence-based practices for supporting loved ones struggling with addictive behaviors. As Co-President and CEO of CMC: Foundation for Change, Dr. Wilkens highlights the 'Invitation to Change' model, which integrates strategies from CRAFT, motivational interviewing, self-compassion, acceptance, and commitment therapy. Join us as we discuss the importance of understanding addictive behaviors, managing emotional responses, and utilizing practical, compassionate strategies to create positive ch...2024-11-2146 min
From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody SteurerA More Compassionate Approach to Addiction - with Dr. Carrie Wilkens - Episode 271So many family members sit on the sidelines worried about the health and welfare of their addicted loved ones, struggling to know what to do to help. In this episode we’ve invited Dr. Carrie Wilkins to discuss evidence-based practices for supporting loved ones struggling with addictive behaviors. As Co-President and CEO of CMC: Foundation for Change, Dr. Wilkens highlights the 'Invitation to Change' model, which integrates strategies from CRAFT, motivational interviewing, self-compassion, acceptance, and commitment therapy. Join us as we discuss the importance of understanding addictive behaviors, managing emotional responses, and utilizing practical, compassionate strategies to create positive ch...2024-11-2146 min
Flourishing After Addiction with Carl Erik FisherHow to help people change, with Dr. Carrie WilkensCarrie Wilkens is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. She and her team at the Center for Motivation and Change have developed the Invitation to Change approach for families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use, as well as the professionals who support them. This is a change model that has been used in group, family, and individual work, including by counselors, first responders, and a wide range of other professionals who help people change.Head over to my Substack...2024-06-121h 04
Mom With IssuesS2 E2 | My Story : Married to an AlcoholicIt's taken me a long time to tell this story. The path is not straight and the road is long. But for moms living with a partner in active addiction this loud messy story may seem familiar.
This episode I share the story of marriage and its impending end. But this episode comes with a special warning. Yes, trigger warning for abuse but also the sounds of violence. In addition to telling you my story I've tried to convey the feeling. The individual acts in each of stories my be different but the feelings...2024-05-221h 37
The Zac Clark ShowExpert Explains What Trauma Is And How To Face It | Dr. Carrie WilkensIn this episode, we explore groundbreaking approaches to substance use disorder, mental health and trauma with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, founder of Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), award-winning author, and a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. Dr. Wilkens champions a compassionate, evidence-based methodology that challenges traditional treatment paradigms. She emphasizes individual needs, advocating for non-confrontational approaches at the intersection of science and kindness.
Dr. Wilkens delves into the profound influence of trauma on personal narratives and shares strategies to confront and conquer its effects...2024-04-3057 min
Navigating Mental WellnessNavigating Addiction as a Family: Strategies for Coping and HealingResources for family members:
Al-Anon and Nar-Anon: https://al-anon.org/
SMART Recovery Family & Friends: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Books and Literature: There are numerous books written for family and friends of individuals with addiction. Some popular titles include:
"Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie
"Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change" by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole Kosanke
"The Addicted Brain: Why We Abuse Drugs, Alcohol, and Nicotine" by Michael Kuhar
National Helplines: Helplines such as the Substance Abuse and M...2024-04-2014 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionInsights From Honest Conversations With Treatment Programs, Consultants, and Real World Parents, with Brenda ZaneABOUT THE EPISODE:I recently sat down with over 20 treatment program owners, directors, therapists, educational consultants, and 20+ parents who are or have been on the journey with their kids, and I'm sharing the insights I gleaned in today's episode.From insurance nightmares to difficult transitions and THC-induced psychosis, I cover a lot of territory, bringing you a boots-on-the-ground view into what's really going on today in treatment and the struggles parents are facing when they have a child who misuses substances.EPISODE RESOURCES:Hopestream Community (hopestreamcommunity.org)Solutions Parenting...2024-01-2542 min
Pulling The Thread with Elise LoehnenWhat Actually Motivates Change? (Carrie Wilkens, PhD): ADDICTION“Nobody wants to be somebody with a serious substance use problem. Nobody wants to be addicted to a substance. I mean, it doesn't feel good. Dependency doesn't feel good. And we end up in there anyway, right? So I think if we can bring compassion and understanding to, wow, it must really be working in a way that's really powerful for them to keep pursuing it. And then you've got the physical effects of substances, right? So then our bodies physically get dependent, you know, so it starts out as like, it's probably working for an emotional or something in...2023-12-2655 min
The One Day At A Time Recovery PodcastHow to Help A Family Member with AddictionWe’re doing something a little bit different today, which is to look at addiction through the lens of the family. I can't tell you how many times I’ve talked to the family members of someone struggling with drugs & alcohol who just want to know how to help and are feeling scared, angry and confused. Shoot, I’ve been there myself! It’s a really tough spot to be in. So today I’m speaking with Dr. Carrie Wilkens about the outdated messaging that is currently being circulated, what actually hurts, and what to do instead...2023-12-071h 01
10% Happier with Dan HarrisA Controversial New Way To Think About Addiction | Carrie WilkensNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in recovery. Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is the Co-founder, Co-president and CEO of the Center for Motivation and Change: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach. She is...2023-09-131h 04
The Broken Road to Mental HealthTBR2MH Show feat: Carrie Wilkens, PhD helps us (and families) beyond addiction (PART 2)Tune in on Wednesday, 8/2/23, for a new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring returning guest and co-author of the book, "Beyond Addiction," Dr. Carrie Wilkens.
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Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. Dr. Wilkens is the Co-President and CEO of the CMC:Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance...2023-08-0242 min
Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast#60: How to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change with Carrie Wilkens, Ph.DIn this episode, we discuss:How to support someone struggling with substance useThe Invitation to Change (ITC) approachWhy behaviors make senseAddressing ambivalence as normal The fear of enabling, codependency and other common misconceptionsThe root of addictionEffective communication strategiesHow to navigate shame and practice self-compassionResources and support for loved onesCarrie Wilkens, Ph.D, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. She is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group of clinicians serving all ages in N...2023-05-3050 min
The Broken Road to Mental HealthTBR Show feat. Dr. Carrie Wilkens has the invitation to change approach.Tune in on Wednesday, 4/26/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Co-President & CEO of CMC:Foundation for Change.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. Dr. Wilkens is the Co-President and CEO of the CMC:Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use. The CMC:FFC te...2023-04-2635 min
Alcohol Tipping PointHow to Help a Loved One with Addiction featuring Heather Ross Listen to this episode if you have ever loved someone who has struggled with substances. Heather Ross, the host of the Living With Your Child’s Addiction Podcast joins the show. Heather is a CRAFT trained mother of a child who struggled with addiction and a Certified Parent Support Coach. CRAFT is a system for helping friends and family members change the way that they interact with someone they love who is drinking or using drugs too much.
We talk about:
Heather’s experience with her daughter who had substance use disorder
How Heather healed her relationsh...2023-03-2247 min
The Coca-Cola Compassion LabAn Invitation To Change With Carrie Wilkens, PhDAddiction recovery can be a daunting task, but remember that substance use disorder is a treatable condition. There is always hope for living a drug-free life again. But current methods of addressing substance abuse do not encourage seeking treatment. Carrie Wilkens, PhD, Co-founder of the Center for Motivation and Change, wants to change that conversation. In this episode, Carrie shares her “Invitation to Change” approach to help people experiencing substance use disorders more effectively. Tune in to find out how best to encourage your loved ones who have this problem to seek professional treatment.Love t...2023-03-0654 min
New Thinking Allowed Audio PodcastCompassion With Addiction with Carrie WilkensCarrie Wilkens, PhD, is cofounder and clinical director of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC). She is coauthor of The Parent’s 20 Minute Guide to Change: A Guide for Parents About How to Help their Children Change their Substance Use, The Partner’s 20 Minute Guide: A Guide for Partners About How to Help their Loved One Change their Substance Use, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, and The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change. The CMC: Foundation for Change website is cmcffc.org.
Ca...2023-01-171h 00
Ten Laws with East ForestCarrie Wilkens PhD - Compassionate Addiction (#242)Carrie Wilkens is cofounder of CMC: Berkshires, a private inpatient/residential program employing the same treatment approaches in Western Massachusetts. She is also co-founder & CEO of CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach.https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com______________________________NEW MUSIC - HEADWATERS LISTEN: Spotify / Apple / BandcampJoin our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our E...2023-01-0358 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionHopestream Golden Nuggets of 2022ABOUT THE EPISODE:In this compilation of 12 impactful episodes, you'll hear from: Dr. Anna Lembke, Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Dina Cannizzaro, Dr. Brad Reedy, Cathy Cioth, Steve Sawyer, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark LaPalme, Rebekah Mutch, Andy Goldstrom, Bill Guy and Anne Moss Rogers.It's that time of year! This episode has become an annual tradition here at Hopestream, where I open up the vault from 2022, reflect on the year, over 50 episodes, so many guests, and pluck out a few of the golden nuggets that were shared.It’s ridiculously hard because it f...2022-12-291h 16
Explore SpiritualityDr. Carrie Wilkens, Beyond AddictionCarrie Wilkens, PhD is co-founder and clinical director of the CMC in New York City, NY; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC. She is cofounder of CMC: Berkshires, a private inpatient/residential program employing the same treatment approaches in Western Massachusetts, and cofounder and president of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach.Wilkens is co-author of the award-winning books, Beyond Addiction, and The Beyond Addiction Workbook fo...2022-10-2139 minExplore SpiritualityDr. Carrie Wilkens, Beyond AddictionCarrie Wilkens, PhD is co-founder and clinical director of the CMC in New York City, NY; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC. She is cofounder of CMC: Berkshires, a private inpatient/residential program employing the same treatment approaches in Western Massachusetts, and cofounder and president of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach.Wilkens is co-author of the award-winning books, Beyond Addiction, and The Beyond Addiction Workbook fo...2022-10-2139 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionCo-Author of Beyond Addiction Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Breaks Down How Parents Can Help Their Kids Positively Change Their Relationship With Drugs and AlcoholABOUT THE EPISODE:Bribing. Shaming. Forcing. Manipulating. Yelling. These are just some of the approaches I tried while parenting my son who was struggling with a high-risk lifestyle and substance use. You likely have too. It took me a long time to accept that none of that was working. But through the book Beyond Addiction, the CRAFT approach, and specifically The Invitation to Change, I discovered our kids’ behaviors make sense and substances work really well - until they don’t. This understanding shifted everything and I haven’t stopped talking about it since. I had o...2022-10-2058 min
The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious WomenUsing Science + Kindness To Change Your Relationship with AlcoholRedefining your relationship with alcohol is a learning process that requires compassion and grace for yourself. Alcohol is the most prescribed drug in the world by friends, family and society. Many people are actively encouraged to drink by others if they are having a bad day, stressed out, out for an evening or celebrating. And it’s no surprise that nearly half of all American adults are dealing with substance abuse problems in their family. But according to the co-author, Carrie Wilkens, PhD of the book, The Beyond Addiction Work...2022-10-201h 10
Devils & Demons - Der Horrorfilm-Podcast240 Best Worst Sequels: The Rage - Carrie 2 (1999)240 Best Worst Sequels: The Rage - Carrie 2 (1999)Nach dem Hexenclub begeben wir uns in Episode 240 und mit der Fortsetzung unseres Best Worst Sequels Formats erneut in die späten 90er Jahre und schauen uns das mittlerweile ziemlich in Vergessenheit geratene Sequel Carrie 2 an, das facettenreicher und interessanter ist, als es die allgemeine Rezeption des Streifens vermuten lässt. Was uns überraschend gut gefallen hat und was weniger, erfahrt ihr in der neuen Folge! Viel Spaß!Einen Überblick über alle in diesem Podcast besprochenen Filme findet ihr hier.Joint unserem Discord-Server HIER!2022-08-191h 23
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernThe Manning Grooms by Debbie MacomberPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562305 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Manning Grooms Author: Debbie Macomber Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A reluctant groom and an impulsive one… Jason Manning is content with his life as a bachelor, a slob and a sports fan. Then a precocious teen named Carrie Weston decides to play matchmaker, introducing him to her mother. To his relief, Charlotte is as uninterested in marriage as he is. But Jason’s feelings start to change once he gets...2022-05-2405 min
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernThe Manning Grooms by Debbie MacomberPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562305to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Manning Grooms
Author: Debbie Macomber
Narrator: Tanya Eby
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 7 minutes
Release date: May 24, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
A reluctant groom and an impulsive one… Jason Manning is content with his life as a bachelor, a slob and a sports fan. Then a precocious teen named Carrie Weston decides to play matchmaker, introducing him to her mother. To his relief, Charlotte is as uninterested in marriage as he is. But Jason’s feelings start to change once he gets to k...2022-05-2411h 07
Get New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Manning Grooms by Debbie MacomberPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562305 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Manning Grooms Author: Debbie Macomber Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 7 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A reluctant groom and an impulsive one… Jason Manning is content with his life as a bachelor, a slob and a sports fan. Then a precocious teen named Carrie Weston decides to play matchmaker, introducing him to her mother. To his relief, Charlotte is as uninterested in marriage as he is. But Jason’s feelings start to change once he gets...2022-05-2405 min
A Corazón AbiertoT02E10 Fernando Fuentes - La avioneta de tu vidaCreador de AVIONETA, negocio que tiene como objetivo ayudar a las personas que sufren de un trastorno por consumo de alcohol, surge a partir de una pérdida importante en la vida de Fernando Fuentes. En este episodio nos platica sobre cómo AVIONETA nace y es el parteaguas de la vida de muchos. Nos platica sobre su experiencia personal y comparte consejos valiosos para la sociedad, especialmente los papás.
Pueden encontrar a Fernando Fuentes en su página @nandofountains, así como también la página de AVIONETA: www.avioneta.org
Les dejo algunas de las recomendaciones que se hici...2022-04-261h 11
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionThings to Do While Your Child Is In Treatment, For The First or 20th Time, With Brenda ZaneABOUT 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...2021-10-0734 min
Moms Letting Go Without Giving UpLearn What a Genogram is and Possible Family Boundary ProblemsDo you know what a Genogram is? Why are these important?
Learn types of Family Boundary problems from the book, Boundaries, When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life. by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
The other book I mention is Beyond Addiction, How Science and Kindness Help People Change, by Jeffrey Foote, Phd, Carrie Wilkens, Phd, and Nicole Kosanke, Phd.
Before we can change our family patterns and dysfunctions, we must be aware of our blind spots and boundary problems.
Join the...2021-03-2820 min
Sober is Dope!WHAT IS CALIFORNIA SOBER? Demi Lovato, Harm Reduction, Moderation, Relapse, Dangers,Demi Lovato says she’s ‘California sober’ — but what does that mean?
Demi Lovato says she still smokes weed and drinks alcohol, referring to the type of management known as “California sober.”
In the wake of her near-fatal heroin and fentanyl overdose in 2018, Demi Lovato has described her moderate drinking and cannabis use during addiction recovery as being “California sober.”
The 28-year-old pop star was asked to talk about her return to the limelight following almost a decade of struggle with addiction during an interview with Tracy Smith on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Lovato has endured two highly publicized relapses and suffered “three stro...2021-03-2714 min
Sober ConversationsEpisode 31: Dr. Carrie Wilkens - Beyond AddictionToday’s conversation is with Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., who is co-founder and clinical director of CMC, The Center for Motivation and Change in New York City. Dr. Wilkens is a dedicated practitioner and researcher of the most effective treatments for substance use problems and compulsive behaviors. Her expertise is regularly sought by the CBS Early Show; Fox News; Newsweek; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Psychology Today.
Together with Jeffrey Foote, Ph.D. and Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., Dr. Wilkens is the co-author of Beyond Addiction – How Science and Kindness Can Help People Change. She has coll...2021-01-0648 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionGolden Nuggets from 2020: A Wrap-Up of Wisdom, Insights and Emotion from 41 Episodes with Brenda ZaneABOUT THE EPISODE:Welcome to a wrap of 2020! This episode features snippets from 11 guests who, over the course of 2020 shared their knowledge, wisdom and stories for us to learn from. It's a long one so grab a cup of something warm and cozy and listen in to these amazing golden nuggets from Hopestream's first season:Derek Bowles, Crossroads Academy @ 3:57Carrie Wilkens, Beyond Addiction @ 11:49Megan Megale, American Boy @ 22:56Paula Becker, A House on Stilts @ 29:56Will White, Summit Achievement Wilderness @37:46Willow Rubin, Wonder @ 45:59Dr. Patricia Conrod, PreVenture @ 51:28Jenney Wilder...2020-12-311h 49
The Recovery Executive PodcastEP 57: Re-thinking Co-dependency with Carrie WilkensFamilies really want to help their loved one, but often feel at a loss. In some instances, they even feel actively discouraged from supporting their loved one for fear of being labeled an enabler or co-dependent.
In this episode, I speak with Carrie Wilkens, founder of The Center for Motivation and Change, where we explore a heavily evidence-based, but little used strategy, called CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training).2020-02-241h 05
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionBeyond Addiction’s Carrie Wilkens: Using Science And Kindness As Motivation For Change In Your Child's Substance UseABOUT THE EPISODE:Carrie Wilkens is co-author of Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. It's the defacto-book recommended by therapists, treatment centers, and parents around the world when they need help with a loved one with substance use disorder. Carrie is down-to-earth, a straight-shooter, and unbelievably knowledgeable about all-things addiction and how we need to change ourselves in order to help our loved ones change. This powerful episode will help you understand:enabling versus supporting and what that looks likehow to let your child suffer the natural consequences o...2020-02-211h 05