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.

There’s a time for you to take care of everything and everyone else, but right now, prioritizing yourself and your self-care is more important than upholding unrealistic expectations. You can still conquer the world; it just might not be right now.

Hosted on the world’s #1 app for sleep, anxiety and stress, Brenda’s guided meditations are a respite for parents who are impacted by their child’s substance use. This positive series of affirmations will help parents focus on positive actions they can take to help create change in their lives and the lives of their children.

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.

Hosted on the world’s #1 app for sleep, anxiety and stress, Brenda’s guided meditations are a respite for parents who are impacted by their child’s substance use. This peaceful sleep meditation is for parents who are worried about a child and the stress and anxiety are affecting your sleep. It will help you receive the gift of sleep by releasing your child for the night, knowing they'll be there to care for again when you awake.

Listen to your body.