In part one of this two part series, Mynd Mvmt founder Samantha Benigno, MA, MS, CASAC, RYT shares her expertise as a career mental health professional, counselor, parent coach, as well as a person in recovery. Here she cover's important "mistakes", she says parents (and loved one's of those struggling with a chemical dependency) too often make when dealing with their child's addiction. Here she offers information, direction, and guidance to parents so they can begin to carve out a new, and informed, strategy that supports their loved one's change.