ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this quick, solo episode I share two important concepts that will help as you work to find ways to communicate with a child who's misusing drugs or alcohol. 

Finding positivity and giving your son or daughter positive reinforcement can be difficult when things are chaotic and life feels out of your control. I share a concept called micro-dosing positivity which can work regardless of where your child is in their substance use.

I then share the importance of listening for change talk, which is a term used in Motivational Interviewing and can be incredibly powerful if you know how to use it. I share ways you can elicit this kind of dialog to invite your son or daughter to change their behavior.

It's a short, snack-sized episode and will add a few more tools to your parenting toolbox.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Change Talk Cheat Sheet - click to download (phone size) ➡ page one, page two

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