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What are some tips for parents who want to take an active role in their teen’s recovery from addictive disease?
Posted by: Dr. Drew Edwards
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addiction recovery, christian parenting, family support, teen addiction, Teen Issues
Posted date:
September 28, 2009 |
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Part 4 of facing your teen’s addiction
Here are some tips:
- Start a conversation by asking open-ended questions. Open-ended questions…
- cannot be answered “yes” or “no”
- allow your child to give spontaneous and honest answers—she should tell her story in her own words
- usually begin with:
- “Tell me about…”
- “Describe…”
- “To what extent…”
- “What was that like?”
- “Help me understand…”
- Affirm his worth, courage and challenges. Affirming statements show your understanding and appreciation. For example:
- “I know how hard this is for you.”
- “You showed a lot of courage.”
- “You overcame a major obstacle last week.”
- “I am so glad you are home.”
- “You are doing great this week.”
- “No one does this perfectly.”
- “I am proud of you.”
- “I love you.”
Remember that recovery from addiction is a long walk that is best taken in the company of loving involved families.
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Dr. Drew Edwards
Dr. Drew Edwards is a behavioral health researcher, author, counselor, and the youth culture expert and consultant for the nationally syndicated reality television programs Ultimate Choice, and Real Girls-Real Life. In 2006 he founded ENNOBLE, Inc., a non profit educational foundation created to rescue teens and empower parents through the creative expression of Christian principles. His website, www.drdrewedwards.org, is a product of that mission. He has been working with families for twenty years. Dr. Drew was formerly Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of psychiatry and health behavior at the Medical College of Georgia. Previously he served as Associate Director of Psychiatry at the University of Florida. His appointment included program development, clinical practice and clinical instruction for psychiatric residents and postdoctoral fellows in the division of addiction medicine. Dr. Drew has published numerous peer reviewed and popular articles on parenting, behavioral health, addictions, depression/chronic illness and youth culture, as well handbooks for parents on childhood depression and self-esteem in children. He speaks at conferences and presents seminars throughout the United States on parenting, youth culture, teen sex, pornography, addictive disease and eating disorders. He also provides weekly parenting advice on 88.1 FM, The Promise, in Jacksonville and northeast Florida. He joined the staff of the PAYH in 2008.
Dr. Drew Edwards is a behavioral health researcher, author, counselor, and the youth culture expert and consultant for the nationally syndicated reality television programs Ultimate Choice, and Real Girls-Real Life. In 2006 he founded ENNOBLE, Inc., a non profit educational foundation created to rescue teens and empower parents through the creative expression of Christian principles. His website, www.drdrewedwards.org, is a product of that mission. He has been working with families for twenty years. Dr. Drew was formerly Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of psychiatry and health behavior at the Medical College of Georgia. Previously he served as Associate Director of Psychiatry at the University of Florida. His appointment included program development, clinical practice and clinical instruction for psychiatric residents and postdoctoral fellows in the division of addiction medicine. Dr. Drew has published numerous peer reviewed and popular articles on parenting, behavioral health, addictions, depression/chronic illness and youth culture, as well handbooks for parents on childhood depression and self-esteem in children. He speaks at conferences and presents seminars throughout the United States on parenting, youth culture, teen sex, pornography, addictive disease and eating disorders. He also provides weekly parenting advice on 88.1 FM, The Promise, in Jacksonville and northeast Florida. He joined the staff of the PAYH in 2008.
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