In this talk during the Effective Family Leadership Summit, hosted by Satya Family Coaching, I share the struggles parents face when they have a child who isn't responding to local resources for mental health and substance use, and why a parent’s self-care and community are critical pieces of a treatment plan for teens and young adults.

Taking care of yourself when your son or daughter is misusing substances is not selfish, it’s critical. Watch this video where I speak with Mike Ferguson, Exec. Director for Sky’s The Limit Fund to learn more about the role a mom’s health and wellness plays in her child’s journey.