A Better Way to Parent a Child Struggling With Substance Use or Addiction: The Compassion Antidote, With Cathy Taughinbaugh

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
“It’s not mine. I’m just carrying it for a friend.” Have you heard this one before? As many times as that line has been used, it’s still a really common cover in the moment we confront our kids. 

Yet, sometimes our kids are really good at hiding their substance use or addiction because the signs are actually not obvious. It’s shocking and confusing when our incredible, thoughtful, and high-achieving kids are battling something so dangerous. 

In this episode, I’m joined by author, and certified parent and life coach, Cathy Taughinbaugh. Cathy is a Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) trained coach through the Center for Motivation and Change and a parent coach with the Partnership to End Addiction. 

Cathy is an expert in helping parents connect with their kids through an approach that is driven by compassion and positivity which she shares in her book. If you’re tired of blaming, shaming, and lashing out in response to your child’s addiction, this conversation is going to encourage you and remind you that there is another way to address the problems and the pain. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• The most common mistakes parents make in setting boundaries with their kids
• What the CRAFT approach is and why it’s statistically proven to be more effective to guide kids toward the path of recovery
• Many of the reasons why your child’s addiction is actually NOT your fault
• Why becoming an expert in self-care will always be the biggest gift to your child
• Why your silver lining will almost always begin with connection
• How focusing on your child’s strengths is powerful and not “going soft” or naive

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Connect with Cathy: https://cathytaughinbaugh.com/
• The Compassion Antidote
• Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change 
• The Artist’s Way
• Drugfree.org

This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
Find us on Instagram here
Find us on YouTube here
Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.