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Guest Nicole Kosanke, one of the authors of the book Beyond Addiction How Science And Kindness Help People Change and I talk about the book. Hear powerful insights about using CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), positive reinforcement, and other strategies to help yourself and your child that's struggling with addiction. In this episode we discuss:  What's happening in your child's brain during active addiction &amp; during recovery. What CRAFT is and what people struggle with the most to implement it in their life. Enabling and tough love. Is relapse a part of recovery? Is using a choice? How we can mitigate the risks of fentanyl.  More resources about CRAFT: https://cmcffc.org/ https://invitationtochange.com/ https://motivationandchange.com/family-services/resources-for-families/  If you want coaching about your child's addiction or anything else Sign up for a 45 minute $17 call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession For additional resources: Sign up for my free guide 3 Steps To Stay Sane When Your Child Is Struggling with Addiction - How to Move Forward With Confidence TODAY http://heatherrosscoaching.com/3-simple-steps/  Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/ Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-ross9/message

Guest Nicole Kosanke, one of the authors of the book Beyond Addiction How Science And Kindness Help People Change and I talk about the book. Hear powerful insights about using CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), positive reinforcement, and other strategies to help yourself and your child that's struggling with addiction. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>What's happening in your child's brain during active addiction &amp; during recovery.</li> <li>What CRAFT is and what people struggle with the most to implement it in their life.</li> <li>Enabling and tough love.</li> <li>Is relapse a part of recovery?</li> <li>Is using a choice?</li> <li>How we can mitigate the risks of fentanyl.</li> </ul> More resources about CRAFT: <a href="https://cmcffc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cmcffc.org/</a> <a href="https://invitationtochange.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://invitationtochange.com/</a> <a href="https://motivationandchange.com/family-services/resources-for-families/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://motivationandchange.com/family-services/resources-for-families/</a> If you want coaching about your child's addiction or anything else Sign up for a 45 minute $17 call with me using the link below <a href="https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession</a> For additional resources: Sign up for my free guide 3 Steps To Stay Sane When Your Child Is Struggling with Addiction - How to Move Forward With Confidence TODAY <a href="http://heatherrosscoaching.com/3-simple-steps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://heatherrosscoaching.com/3-simple-steps/</a> Follow me on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching</a> Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/434135437166166/?ref=share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-ross9/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-ross9/message</a>

Ep 49 Beyond Addiction How Science and Kindness Help People Change author Nicole Kosanke PhD

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Host: Brenda Zane, www.brendazane.comGuests: Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D and Krissy PozatekShow notes: www.brendazane.com/hopestream/55Free e-book: www.brendazane.com/hindsightThe Stream, a community for moms: www.thestreamcommunity.comThey're the ones left in the dust and shadow of a child who's misusing substances - the siblings. They witness the craziness and chaos, see the manipulation of their parents, they might get blackmailed or harassed - it's scary and parents are often left wondering what this is doing to their other kids - yet are so exhausted they don't even know where to start.This episode will be incredibly helpful if your substance-using child's behavior is negatively impacting the other kids in (and out) of your home. I spoke with two of the foremost experts in family relationships, systems and dynamics - Krissy Pozatek, author of The Parallel Process, and Dr. Nicole Kosanke, director of family services at CMC and co-author of the must-read book, Beyond Addiction.You'll hear from these two about ways to approach the sibling relationship and practical things you can do to lessen the negative impact of having a brother or sister misusing drugs or alcohol including:how you can apply CRAFT skills to help your non-substance using child copewhat younger kids really need when they have a sibling misusing drugs or alcoholwhat magical thinking is and why it might be dangerous for your other kidsthings you can do to help your other kids manage their feelings wellthe role of parental authority in managing relationships within the family and making your home a safe spaceapproaches that are harmful rather than helpful when a sibling is using substanceswhat you can do about a manipulative or narcissistic childfiguring out what is age-appropriate information to share with siblingsand lots more!Show notes are at www.brendazane.com/hopestream/55This episode is supported by The Stream, an online, pay-what-you-can membership where moms who have kids struggling with substance use focus on their own health, wellness, and sanity - with no judgment, and no distraction because it’s not on Facebook.  If you’d like to hang out with me and a bunch of cool moms after the episodes, you can learn more and join us at www.thestreamcommunity.com. The first two weeks are always free, then you pay whatever you can. I'd truly love to see you there.Also, download my free ebook “HINDSIGHT: 3 Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Addicted to DrugsThe podcast is now part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community: www.hopestreamcommunity.orgLearn about The Stream, our private online community for moms, at www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/Find us on Instagram: @hopestreamcommunityDownload my free e-book, HINDSIGHT: Three Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Misusing Drugs: www.brendazane.com/hindsightJoin my email list: www.brendazane.com/email

Host: Brenda Zane, <a href="http://www.brendazane.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brendazane.com</a> Guests: <a href="https://motivationandchange.com/author/nkosanke/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D</a> and <a href="https://www.parallel-process.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krissy Pozatek</a> Show notes:<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/804491/episodes/%20http://www.brendazane.com/hopestream/64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.brendazane.com/hopestream/55" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brendazane.com/hopestream/55</a> Free e-book: <a href="http://www.brendazane.com/hindsight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brendazane.com/hindsight</a> The Stream, a community for moms: <a href="http://www.thestreamcommunity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thestreamcommunity.com</a> They're the ones left in the dust and shadow of a child who's misusing substances - the siblings. They witness the craziness and chaos, see the manipulation of their parents, they might get blackmailed or harassed - it's scary and parents are often left wondering what this is doing to their other kids - yet are so exhausted they don't even know where to start. This episode will be incredibly helpful if your substance-using child's behavior is negatively impacting the other kids in (and out) of your home. I spoke with two of the foremost experts in family relationships, systems and dynamics - Krissy Pozatek, author of <a href="https://www.parallel-process.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Parallel Process</a>, and Dr. Nicole Kosanke, director of family services at <a href="https://motivationandchange.com/author/nkosanke/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CMC</a> and co-author of the must-read book,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Science-Kindness-People/dp/1476709475" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Beyond Addiction</a>. You'll hear from these two about ways to approach the sibling relationship and practical things you can do to lessen the negative impact of having a brother or sister misusing drugs or alcohol including:<ul><li>how you can apply CRAFT skills to help your non-substance using child cope</li><li>what younger kids really need when they have a sibling misusing drugs or alcohol</li><li>what magical thinking is and why it might be dangerous for your other kids</li><li>things you can do to help your other kids manage their feelings well</li><li>the role of parental authority in managing relationships within the family and making your home a safe space</li><li>approaches that are harmful rather than helpful when a sibling is using substances</li><li>what you can do about a manipulative or narcissistic child</li><li>figuring out what is age-appropriate information to share with siblings</li><li>and lots more!</li></ul>Show notes are at <a href="http://www.brendazane.com/hopestream/55" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brendazane.com/hopestream/55</a>This episode is supported by <a href="http://www.thestreamcommunity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Stream</a>, an online, pay-what-you-can membership where moms who have kids struggling with substance use focus on their own health, wellness, and sanity - with no judgment, and no distraction because it’s not on Facebook.  If you’d like to hang out with me and a bunch of cool moms after the episodes, you can learn more and join us at <a href="http://www.thestreamcommunity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thestreamcommunity.com</a>. The first two weeks are always free, then you pay whatever you can. I'd truly love to see you there. Also, download my free ebook<a href="https://brenda-zane-holistic-health-wellness.ck.page/06554b40d0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “HINDSIGHT: 3 Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Addicted to Drugs</a>The podcast is now part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community: <a href="http://www.hopestreamcommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopestreamcommunity.org</a> Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms, at <a href="http://www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/</a> Find us on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/the.stream.community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@</a>hopestreamcommunity Download my free e-book, HINDSIGHT: Three Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Misusing Drugs: <a href="http://www.brendazane.com/hindsight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brendazane.com/hindsight</a> Join my email list: <a href="http://www.brendazane.com/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brendazane.com/email</a>

How To Help Your Other Kids Deal With Their Sibling's Drug or Alcohol Use, with Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D. and Krissy Pozatek

Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Family Services at the Center for Motivation and Change, and she speaks to SMART about the issues faced by those whose partners or other adult loved ones may be having trouble with addiction What partners and concerned signifcant others can do to help themselves while encouraging loved ones to seek help. The discussion was open, friendly and informal, and packed with information, reassurance, and exciting new ways to think about our interactions with those we love in order to be truly helpful. The CRAFT approach emphasizes kindness and compassion rather than coercion, tough love or aggressive confrontation. It is an approach that is refreshing, hopeful and proven by science.  Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Family Services at the Center for Motivation and Change, where she specializes in working with family members of people abusing substances and in the assessment process for families and individuals with substance abuse issues. Dr. Kosanke has been working in the research and clinical practice of substance abuse treatment for many years and recently co-authored an award-winning book called Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change that is a compassionate and science-based family guide for navigating the addiction treatment world, understanding motivation, and training in the use of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) skills. Check out the20minuteguide.com for additional information for Partners and Parents.  And of course, join us in our Family and Friends meetings listed on the meeting schedule.     SMART Recovery depends on your donations!   Please visit SMART Recovery or Click the Donate button below.  © 2016 SMART Recovery®.  Music created and copyright 2016 Donald Sheeley with unlimited use as is donated to SMART Recovery.

Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Family Services at the <a href="http://motivationandchange.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Motivation and Change</a>, and she speaks to SMART about the issues faced by those whose partners or other adult loved ones may be having trouble with addiction What partners and concerned signifcant others can do to help themselves while encouraging loved ones to seek help. The discussion was open, friendly and informal, and packed with information, reassurance, and exciting new ways to think about our interactions with those we love in order to be truly helpful. The CRAFT approach emphasizes kindness and compassion rather than coercion, tough love or aggressive confrontation. It is an approach that is refreshing, hopeful and proven by science.  Nicole Kosanke, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Family Services at the <a href="http://motivationandchange.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Motivation and Change</a>, where she specializes in working with family members of people abusing substances and in the assessment process for families and individuals with substance abuse issues. Dr. Kosanke has been working in the research and clinical practice of substance abuse treatment for many years and recently co-authored an award-winning book called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476709475/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1476709475&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=smartrecovery07&amp;linkId=7HFL747NPRXFH4FV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change</a> that is a compassionate and science-based family guide for navigating the addiction treatment world, understanding motivation, and training in the use of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) skills. Check out <a href="http://the20minuteguide.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the20minuteguide.com</a> for additional information for Partners and Parents.  And of course, join us in our Family and Friends meetings listed on the meeting schedule.   SMART Recovery depends on your <a href="http://bit.ly/passthehat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations</a>! Please visit <a href="http://www.smartrecovery.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMART Recovery</a> or Click the Donate button below. <a href="http://bit.ly/passthehat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> © 2016 SMART Recovery®.  Music created and copyright 2016 Donald Sheeley with unlimited use as is donated to SMART Recovery.

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