Understanding Addiction's Impact
Helping children navigate the complexities of a parent's addiction is crucial. It's vital to separate the addiction from the parent to preserve love and allow children to express their feelings. Many children, like Isabel, often carry the false guilt that they are to blame for their parent's struggles, leading to feelings of abandonment and distrust. Teaching them the "seven cs" offers a framework to understand their emotions and alleviate this burden.In this clip
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Helping a child whose parent is struggling with addiction
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