All participants will receive a  copy of the 20 Minute Guide for Parents (or Partners).  No Childcare is provided.  This program is for adults age 18 or older.  Feel free to bring a drink or snack with you.  Coffee will be provided.  

November Topics:  No Meeting the week of Thanksgiving
Willingness
The Marathon
One Answer Does Not Fit All
Behaviors Make Sense - Even Your Loved One

December Topics:  No Meeting the week of Christmas
Ambivalence is Normal
Enabling - An Overused Idea
Pay Attention to the Lights
This is Really Stressful

January Topics:
You are Not Alone - Reducing Isolation
Managing Your Emotions (Self-care)
Shame & Self-Compassion:  Opposite Worlds
Communicating with LOVE - Listening

February Topics:
Communicating with Love - Offering Information, Validating and Empathizing
7 Elements of Positive Communication & Avoiding Conversational Traps
Understanding Substance Use
How to Solve a Problem

March Topics:
Parent Collaboration
Natural Consequences - Allowing them to Happen
Limit Setting and Your Consequences
Positive Reinforcement - Your Love Matters
Negative Consequences vs. Detaching

April Topics:
Conversations Suggesting Treatment and Invitationto Get Help
Positive Communication when you are angry
Importance of Self Care