“Recognizing Resilience: A Workbook for Parents and Caregivers of Teens Involved with Substances” is a detailed guide intended to assist parents and caregivers in understanding and responding to the challenges associated with adolescent substance use. Developed through collaborative insights from parents, caregivers, and professionals, the workbook offers a blend of information, strategies, and reflective exercises. It addresses adolescent development, resilience, substance use, and the emotional journey of caregiving.
The workbook is designed to be adaptable, allowing individuals to engage with the content in a way that best suits their needs, whether they are seeking knowledge, practical advice, or emotional support. The overarching goal is to foster hope and resilience in families navigating this difficult phase, emphasizing that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The workbook spans over 100 pages and serves as a substantial resource for those looking to support their teens through such challenges.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Adolescent Development: “This too shall pass.”
- Resilience: “Will they make it through?”
- Substance Use: “I feel like I am on a roller coaster.”
- Emotions of Being a Caregiver: “This is hard.”
- Attachment: “So this means all we can do is love our kids?”
- Parenting: “I have to imagine a different way to parent now.”
- Hope: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”
- You Write the Next Chapter: “Where do I go from here?”
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