Addiction Psychologist By Day, Parenting A Child Through Addiction By Night, with Julie

ABOUT THE EPISODE:At the time Julie’s teenage son began misusing drugs, she had been a clinical psychologist specializing in addiction for more than 15 years. In her own words:“I know most of what there is to know, and we’re still here anyway. How did that happen?”After working with families in the area of addiction for years, Julie was now one of “those parents.” This personal experience layered onto her academic expertise gives her a unique, holistic perspective that can benefit us all. Join us for this incredibly vulnerable and enlightening conversation, where we discuss:the difference between an intellectual understanding of substance misuse and the emotional, first-person experiencewhy Julie was resistant to wilderness therapy – and why she’s glad she tried itand how to react when it seems like C.R.A.F.T. tools “aren’t working”This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream 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.