Melanie Stern is a psychotherapist specializing in alcohol and substance use issues and individual adult therapy. She tailors treatment to the individual to reveal the root of the problem with therapeutic process that is informed by psychoanalytic thinking, systems, CBT techniques, and trauma-based theory and practice. She is also a mother and step-mother, enjoys running and being by the beach, and is a proud lifelong New Yorker.
In this episode, we discuss:
-what is addiction?
-how to break the habit of enabling?
-how do I/we communicate with stepkid about addiction
-what if my stepkid’s mom overdosed? and more
Connect with Melanie:
www.melaniesstern.com/
Additional resources:
We The Village Helping families treat addiction
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change (Book)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal
Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Talking to Teens When Violence Happens
Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
Creating Supportive Environments When Scary Things Happen
