There’s a saying I often share with families: “Nothing changes till something changes.” As a professional working with families facing mental health, substance use, and complex family dynamics, I’ve seen the profound truth in these words. Yet first, let me offer what I call “No Fault Insurance” – parents, you’ve done the best you could with the resources and knowledge you had available. Together, we can learn to do something different. Understanding Where Families Are Today Consider Harriet, a talented 24-year-old whose parents, Sam and Don, provided every opportunity imaginable – European education, startup funding, and constant support. They did what loving parents do: tried to protect their child from pain and create opportunities for success. Yet despite their best intentions, the family finds themselves struggling. This is where our saying comes in: Nothing changes till something changes – but that change can begin with new understanding and approaches. Common patterns loving families face: Parents giving their absolute best Family relationships becoming strained Everyone feeling stuck despite their efforts Traditional approaches not working Hope starting to fade The Power of New Approaches Understanding Family Dynamics When parents tell me, “We’ve tried everything,” I remind them that trying something new, even […]
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