Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction

Heather Ross
Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction

There’s nothing wrong with you for caring deeply about your child’s addiction. For five years Heather used tough love while waiting for her daughter to hit rock bottom. Her health deteriorated and her daughter's addiction escalated. The only thing that hit rock bottom was their relationship. Both their journeys changed when Heather discovered compassionate, evidence-based approaches like CRAFT that healed their relationship and the wounds of tough love. Join Heather as she explores tools and strategies designed to create peace, well-being, and a better relationship with your child.

  1. 2024. 11. 22.

    EP106 How to Navigate the Holidays with Peace and Intention

    The holidays can be one of the most challenging times of the year, especially when your child is struggling with substance use. The stress, uncertainty, and longing for things to be different can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to define your holiday season. In this episode, Heather shares simple yet powerful strategies to help you take care of yourself, honor your emotions, and create moments of peace, connection, and even joy. These practical tips are rooted in compassion and intention, helping you navigate this time of year with greater clarity and resilience. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to plan ahead to meet your emotional needs and set the tone for your holidays. The power of acceptance and how it can bring a sense of peace. How to be present with your pain without adding to it or minimizing it. How to embrace the "AND," making space for both grief and joy. Heather also shares personal insights from her own journey, offering hope and encouragement for parents navigating similar challenges. Resources Mentioned: Download the Free Holiday Reflection Guide Listen to Episode #102 on Acceptance Listen to Episode #38 on Self-Compassion The holidays may never be perfect, but with these steps, you can take back control of your experience and find moments of peace and possibility. Resources From Heather Ross Coaching In Person WeWomen Retreat Information https://wewomenretreat.com/registration/ If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/ GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist - Be the first to get details. https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

    23분
  2. 2024. 11. 12.

    EP105 Manipulation or Desperation? How to Tell the Difference & Respond Effectively

    Heather explores the complex topic of manipulation in the context of addiction and family dynamics. When your child is using substances, it’s common to experience behaviors that feel manipulative or self-serving. However, Heather emphasizes the importance of stepping back to see these actions through a compassionate lens, which can empower parents to respond with clarity rather than react out of frustration or hurt. Heather covers: Understanding Manipulation: What manipulation is and isn’t, and how labeling behaviors as manipulative can reduce loved ones to harmful stereotypes. Influence vs. Desperation: How to distinguish when behaviors stem from true manipulation versus desperation or an attempt to meet a basic need. A Compassionate Perspective: Shifting from a “victim-perpetrator” mindset to a more empowered approach, recognizing manipulation as a universal human behavior rather than one solely tied to addiction. Strategies for Intentional Responses: Tips for responding thoughtfully, using the CRAFT approach (Community Reinforcement and Family Training). With insights drawn from her own experiences, Heather shares the importance of language, self-awareness, and finding less charged ways to label challenging behaviors. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate difficult behaviors with compassion and maintain peace of mind in the face of addiction. Resources From Heather Ross Coaching In Person WeWomen Retreat Information https://wewomenretreat.com/registration/ Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/ If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist - Be the first to get details. https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

    30분
  3. 2024. 09. 10.

    EP101 Overcoming Overwhelm With Guest Debby Kerr-Henry

    In this episode, Heather welcomes Debby back for another deep conversation about wellness and the overwhelming pressures many women face today. They discussed why so many women are on the edge of burnout—juggling multiple roles like mother, spouse, friend, and employee while feeling unseen and disconnected from themselves. Heather and Debby dive into how living in a state of overwhelm has become the norm for so many, and how this sense of losing oneself can actually be a turning point for rediscovery and empowerment. They reflect on their personal experiences with overwhelm and how strategies like redefining relationships with personal roles, the 8 dimensions of wellness, core values, and boundaries can help women take back control of their lives without feeling the need to run away. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities, this episode will provide insight, compassion, and actionable steps toward finding balance. In Person Retreat Information https://wewomenretreat.com/registration/ Contact Debby: Website: https://momentousliving.com Resources From Heather Ross Coaching GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist - Be the first to get details. https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/ If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

    39분
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There’s nothing wrong with you for caring deeply about your child’s addiction. For five years Heather used tough love while waiting for her daughter to hit rock bottom. Her health deteriorated and her daughter's addiction escalated. The only thing that hit rock bottom was their relationship. Both their journeys changed when Heather discovered compassionate, evidence-based approaches like CRAFT that healed their relationship and the wounds of tough love. Join Heather as she explores tools and strategies designed to create peace, well-being, and a better relationship with your child.

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