Conversations That Matter- Behavioral Health Strategies for Building Resilience in Youth

The parents of children faced with the disease of addiction and other mental health conditions, candidly talk about the various ways they have changed during this challenging time for their entire family. Joining this meeting is long time clinician and Caron Treatment Centers' Executive Vice President Kate Appleman

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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 intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts.

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Caron Treatment Centers' Kate Appleman answers questions from parents about the use of recovery programs in addition to the AA 12 Step treatment approach, the success of prevention efforts and how to find the best care for a loved one.

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 intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts.

Caron and its affiliates are neither responsible nor liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising out of or relating in any way to the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein or any hyperlinked web site. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein, and/or hyperlinked web sites is to stop using the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts or hyperlinked web sites.

Please be advised that the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be protected by federal and international copyright or other laws, and your right to reprint, republish, modify, reproduce, or distribute the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be limited accordingly.

Maggie Burchill from Caron's Family Education Program joins us for an honest conversation about why recovery is truly a family journey. When a loved one enters behavioral health treatment, it doesn't just affect one person—it impacts everyone. Maggie breaks down why family recovery matters, how each family member plays a role before and after treatment, and why healing together can make all the difference. Because recovery isn't just for the individual, it's for the whole family.

What do healthy boundaries really look like—and how do we actually set them? Joe Emick, Supervisor of Caron's Breakthrough Program, joins us to unpack boundaries from both a parent's and educator's perspective. With clarity and real-world insight, Joe explains when boundaries are necessary and shares practical strategies for setting them in ways that work.

When supporting student-athletes through the recruitment process there is more to consider than just their opportunity to play. Being realistic, while paying attention to their behavioral health needs throughout the process can help secure the best opportunity for your athletes.

Join us to hear David Morris, author of Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny, share his experience of working with student athletes throughout his 40-year career.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, joins us to educate and give advice on how to handle this growing issue among teens.

Operation Parent's mission is to support parents by providing real-world information, connection, and hope. Tara Oliver, Director of Fund Development for Operation Parent, joins us to talk about everything Operation Parent has to offer parents, and the schools and professionals that support them. For more information about Operation Parent, please go to www.operationparent.org.

Forget everything you thought you knew about human trafficking and get the real picture. Learn ways to protect our youth through this informative session that dispels the myths, gives you the facts, and creates a greater understanding of this very important topic.

Please enjoy this cannabis update with Caron's in-house expert, Mallory Henry. Mallory shares the latest information and considerations when it comes to cannabis use by teens.