Welcome to the Parenting Well Podcast with the Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. This podcast provides perspectives on parenting, so that you can fill your well with information, strategies, and resources that help you raise healthy, happy humans. Filling your well leaves you engaged, educated and empowered to support your children in being strong, resourceful, confident and resilient in the face of life’s challenges and adventures. Let’s fill that well!
Episodes
Monday Nov 25, 2019
#8 - Understanding College Substance Use & Treatment
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today’s WELL source is Christopher Lord. Chris works in the Health Promotion Office for The University of Colorado Boulder as the Assistant Director of Alcohol & Other Drug Programs. His job largely entails prevention and early intervention work around substance use and recover.
In today’s show, Chris will share more about his role at the University, and approaches to helping young people around substance use. Specifically, he will talk about
- Early intervention services
- How to talk to college students about vaping or other substances
- Understanding your personal relationship with substances
- Creating a space for students to explore their own relationship with substances while also maintaining boundaries and consequences
- Sharing your opinions while still allowing your child to grow into themselves
- Aligning your social environment with your values
- Supporting your child in having positive relationships with significant adults
- The Stages of Change Model
- Resource: Colorado Quit Line
- Resource: Nicotine Cessation Coaching at CU
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