The Parent Support Group discusses how attending meetings has impacted their ability to cope with raising a child with a substance use disorder or another mental health condition. Caron Treatment Centers’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr Adam Scioli joins the meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily ...
Jun 12, 2025•57 min•Season 9Ep. 69
Caron Treatment Centers’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr Adam Scioli answers questions from parents about newer treatment medications and therapy options, the success rates for young people seeking addiction recovery, and why many treatment professionals are themselves in recovery. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are n...
Jun 12, 2025•14 min
Parents of children with the disease of addiction and other mental health conditions discuss how they have adjusted their definition of “friends,” just as their kids have been taught to alter their associations with, “people, places and things.” Caron Treatment Centers' Manuel Garcia, who directs outpatient programs in Florida, joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professi...
Mar 18, 2025•56 min•Season 9Ep. 68
Mar 18, 2025•14 min
Mothers and fathers of children with a mental health condition and the disease of addiction share their thoughts about the challenges and their strategies for staying in contact with their kids. Caron Treatment Centers' Outpatient Clinical Supervisor John Goldman joined the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Par...
Feb 18, 2025•57 min•Season 9Ep. 67
Caron Treatment Centers' Outpatient Clinical Supervisor John Goldman offered guidance to parents about EMDR treatment, options for addressing trauma, and seeking to understand why a child turned to drugs. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in th...
Feb 18, 2025•15 min
Parents of children with a substance use disorder and other mental health conditions share their feelings of both shame and pride as they follow their journey and that of their kids. Marriage and family therapist Betsy Auray, Regional Director at Caron Treatment Centers in New York City, joined the meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the...
Jan 13, 2025•55 min•Season 9Ep. 66
Betsy Auray, Caron Treatment Centers’ New York City Regional Director answers questions about different levels of treatment, residential and outpatient, and the variety of care options. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent ...
Jan 13, 2025•8 min
This Parent Support Group meeting focuses on the upcoming holiday season and the added pressure of having a child with a substance use disorder or additional mental health challenges. Caron Treatment Centers’ Clinician and Education Director Eric Rodriguez joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Pod...
Nov 04, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 65
Eric Rodriguez, Caron Treatment Centers’ Clinician and Education Director, answers questions from parents about coping with home visits and holiday gatherings, what is meant by the term THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE (or “The Bermuda Triangle”), and if educational programs are lessening the numbers of young people using substances. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions e...
Nov 04, 2024•15 min
Mothers and fathers consider the positive outcomes that have emerged during their journey of parenting a child with a substance use disorder or another mental health condition. Mallory Henry, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Coordinator of Education Alliance, including the Family Education Program, joins this parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The view...
Sep 24, 2024•55 min•Season 8Ep. 64
Mallory Henry, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Coordinator of Education Alliance, including the Family Education Program, offers guidance about the role of parents seeking treatment for their children dealing with addiction and additional mental health challenges. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessari...
Sep 24, 2024•14 min•Ep. 64
Parents focus on how to cope with the worry that their children with a substance use disorder, will relapse, and discuss how they too might relapse from their own recovery process. Deborah Kuzmin, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Clinical Director in Florida, joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to...
Aug 21, 2024•55 min•Season 8Ep. 63
Deborah Kuzmin, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Clinical Director in Florida, answers questions about addressing addiction comprehensively, the meaning of “motivational interviewing’ as a treatment approach, and how to help young people who have endured several relapses. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not ne...
Aug 21, 2024•16 min
Mothers and fathers whose children are dealing with a substance use disorder and other mental health conditions discuss how they have worked to maintain their own sanity. Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent P...
Jul 01, 2024•52 min•Season 8Ep. 62
Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries answers questions about treatment options following residential care, alternatives to the traditional 12-step AA approach, and the benefits of family support. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its af...
Jul 01, 2024•11 min
Parents whose children are dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions talk about remaining hopeful during the toughest times. Caron Treatment Centers ’ President and CEO John Driscoll joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of ...
May 13, 2024•54 min•Season 8Ep. 61
Caron Treatment Centers ’ President and CEO John Driscoll answers questions about the alarming increase in opioid overdoses, newer treatment options, and his vision moving forward as the president of Caron. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in ...
May 13, 2024•21 min
The parents of loved ones dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions explore the question of WHY ME? WHY US? Caron Treatment Centers ’ therapist Alison VanHorn joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing ...
Mar 21, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 60
Caron Treatment Centers’ Alison VanHorn answers questions about DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), selecting a treatment center, and how parents can support the recovery efforts of their children. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Paren...
Mar 21, 2024•20 min
This meeting explores how parent support groups have proven to be an educational and invaluable lifeline for families dealing with children with mental health and substance use disorders. Caron Treatment Centers ’ Family Therapist Melinda Castro joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are n...
Feb 05, 2024•59 min•Season 8Ep. 59
Caron Treatment Centers’ Melinda Castro answers questions about the concept of “family restructuring” in treatment programs, how substance use disorder is a genuine disease, and the potential benefits of continued family therapy. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates...
Feb 05, 2024•14 min
Mothers and fathers of children dealing with mental health and substance use disorders talk about how trauma impacted their lives. Caron Treatment Centers’ psychologist Dr. Camille St. James joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliate...
Dec 11, 2023•59 min•Season 7Ep. 58
Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr. Camille St. James answers questions about the traumatic experiences of parenting a child with an addiction and other mental health conditions. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts is in...
Dec 11, 2023•19 min
The parents dealing with mental health and substance use disorders of young people discuss how they have revised the expectations they held for their children. Caron Treatment Centers ’ Betsy Auray, a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts a...
Oct 23, 2023•53 min•Season 7Ep. 57
Caron Treatment Centers’ New York City Regional Director Betsy Auray answers questions from parents about treatment options after residential care, selecting a therapist and the benefits of parents engaging in their own recovery plan. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affil...
Oct 23, 2023•9 min
The mothers and fathers of children diagnosed with a substance use disorder or other mental health condition, talk about how they managed with their child’s home visits. Caron Treatment Centers ’ clinician John Post, Jr. joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily t...
Aug 28, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 56
Caron Treatment Centers’ clinician and Executive Director of Signature Programming John Post, Jr. answers questions from parents about sober coaches, tailored treatment programs and family therapy. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Paren...
Aug 28, 2023•13 min
The parents of children diagnosed with a substance use disorder or other mental health conditions discuss how they came to seek treatment for their kid and themselves. Caron Treatment Centers’ Mark O’Connor joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron ...
Jun 21, 2023•59 min•Season 7Ep. 55
Caron Treatment Centers’ Global Resource Director Mark O’Connor answers questions about making decisions on treatment options, how to present residential care as an opportunity rather than a punishment, and guiding parents to seek their own treatment for what is happening with their family. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent...
Jun 21, 2023•13 min
