During this Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how they have coped with family gatherings. The heartfelt discussion reveals how parents have and continue to deal with the added challenges of holidays with a loved one, in recovery or struggling with substance use disorder and other mental health conditions. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Kate Appleman, Clinician, Ca...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 24
Caron Treatment Centers’ Kate Appleman answers questions from parents about guiding the family of a loved one in treatment, the relevance of AA today and whether relapse is to be anticipated. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing con...
Dec 10, 2019•17 min
During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting the parents discuss how anger has been an ongoing factor as they face the challenges of having children with substance use disorder and other mental health conditions. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Samantha Smith, Clinician, Caron Treatment Centers - PA. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are pro...
Nov 07, 2019•58 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Caron Treatment Centers’ Samantha Smith answers questions from parents about the new programs, techniques and treatment options available today for adult men. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Ra...
Nov 07, 2019•10 min
During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting the parents discuss the concept of, “One Day At A Time,” and how it has helped them face the challenges of having children with substance use disorder and other mental health conditions. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Vanessa Sommer, Family Therapist, Caron Treatment Centers - PA. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Pod...
Sep 30, 2019•55 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Caron Treatment Centers’ Vanessa Sommer answers questions from parents about the role of family therapy as a key feature for providing support to the entire family. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Par...
Sep 30, 2019•13 min
During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss the "emotional roller coaster" of having children with substance use disorder and other mental health conditions. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Marty Ferrero, Clinician and Senior Director, Caron Treatment Centers - PA. The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from ot...
Aug 30, 2019•57 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Caron Treatment Centers’ Marty Ferrero answers questions from parents about current treatment options, the importance of ongoing support after residential care and the value of stress reduction. The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Pa...
Aug 30, 2019•14 min
During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents of children with substance use disorder reflect on the topic of regrets. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Michael Otey, Family Educator, Caron Treatment Centers - PA. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Caron Treatment Centers’ Michael Otey answers questions from parents on how best to support recovery, the pressures of family gatherings and the ongoing fear of relapse. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-t...
Jun 20, 2019•15 min
During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the topic is “Powerlessness & Surrender,” and applying it to parenting children with substance use disorder. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by longtime clinician Sharon Matthew, who currently directs the Older Adult Program, Caron Treatment Centers - PA. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are pr...
May 20, 2019•58 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Caron Treatment Centers’ Sharon Matthew answers questions from parents about new approaches in treatment of the disease of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Par...
May 20, 2019•20 min
During this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss their fears and how they cope with the anxiety associated with their children's substance use disorder. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Dr Lee Radosh , Addiction Medicine Fellow, Caron Treatment Centers - PA. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you f...
Apr 12, 2019•59 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr Lee Radosh answers questions from parents about the use of medications in the treatments available to address the disease of addiction. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Pare...
Apr 12, 2019•27 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss the life-changing ways in which they have been impacted by the substance use disorder of their children. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Jennifer Archut, Clinical Supervisor, Opioid Treatment Program, Caron Treatment Centers - PA. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as ...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Caron Treatment Centers’ Jennifer Archut answers questions from parents about the latest treatment options available to address the disease of opioid addiction, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affilia...
Mar 07, 2019•14 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss to what extent they have experienced the feeling of, "Shame and Blame," and how they have coped. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Rev Zoe Hill, Director of Spiritual Care, Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents...
Feb 07, 2019•58 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Caron Treatment Centers’ Rev Zoe Hill answers questions from parents regarding spiritual care in the treatment of substance use disorder and the potential positive impact spirituality has for patients and their families. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron o...
Feb 07, 2019•14 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how they have come to understand and apply the concept of, "tough love," with their addicted child. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Michael Otey, Family Educator at Caron Treatment Centers - PA. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents ...
Jan 04, 2019•59 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Caron Treatment Centers’ Michael Otey answers questions from parents seeking a better understanding of the concept of tough love and how addiction is indeed a family disease. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Par...
Jan 04, 2019•17 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how their lives and attitudes have changed as a result of their children’s addiction. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Brad Sorte, Executive VP & Managing Director, Caron Treatment Centers - Florida. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other ...
Nov 27, 2018•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Caron Treatment Centers’ Brad Sorte answers questions from parents about the varied addiction treatment options available today, offers guidance on selecting a treatment center and explains how the industry is increasingly making use of technology. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not ...
Nov 27, 2018•16 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss the ways they have managed, and share their strategies for coping with their children’s addiction. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Erin Goodhart, Senior Clinical Director of Women’s Services at Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 13
Caron Treatment Centers’ Erin Goodhart answers questions from parents about the addiction treatment options available today specifically for women and girls. She also discusses how the treatment for trauma has advanced at Caron. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of...
Oct 10, 2018•16 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents reflect on the way they parented their addicted children, and discuss what it means to be a good parent. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Benjamin Steefel, Coordinator of College Success Services at Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you...
Sep 10, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Caron Treatment Centers’ Benjamin Steefel answers questions from parents about having their addicted child attend college and what types of programs are available to support those entering or returning to campus. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its af...
Sep 10, 2018•17 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how spirituality emerged while facing the challenges of dealing with their addicted child. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined in this meeting by Rev. Jack Abel, the Director of Spiritual Care at Caron Treatment Centers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other paren...
Jul 12, 2018•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Caron Treatment Centers’ Rev. Jack Abel answers questions from parents about the distinction between religion and spirituality; provides guidance on coping with grief; and offers that “suffering is not doled out equally.” Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron ...
Jul 12, 2018•16 min
In this hour-long Parent Support Group meeting, the parents discuss how and when they decided to reach out for help, for their addicted children and themselves. The group includes mothers and fathers, some in recovery, married and not, with teenage to adult children. The parents are joined by Maria Hendrickson, Family Clinical Specialist, Caron Treatment Centers - NY. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site are provided as a service to you from other parents and do no...
May 30, 2018•58 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Caron Treatment Centers’ Maria Hendrickson answers questions from parents, providing guidance on the urgent need for parents to care for themselves, as they also seek professional treatment for their addicted children. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Radio/Podcasts on this Site 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 Radio/Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or ...
May 30, 2018•16 min
