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An innovative approach that teaches parents how to reconnect with the entire family and reclaim their parenting power. The program is designed to help parents let go of the addicted family system and begin parenting with renewed strength and positive power. Krovitz-Neren's 5-Step Foundational Parenting Model is new to the addiction field and, unlike previous books, teaches parents a systematic approach to support their children in their successful long-term recovery. Unique in that it incorporates the perspectives, needs, and desires of teenagers and young adults, providing fresh insight and helping parents understand what their child is experiencing in active addiction.By applying these simple strategies parents can expect toBring about more presence and emotional availability to all members of the family.Experience a deeper emotional connection with their children.Enjoy clarified family values, rules, and boundaries.Have improved parenting skills that allow them to create greater joy within the family.Barbara Krovitz-Neren, MA, has been a youth and parenting advocate for more than thirty years. She cofounded and directed Children Are People Inc., from 1977-1989, and founded Confident Kids, where she created a support-group model for elementary and middle school-age youth at risk and for children of alcoholics. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Barbara Krovitz-Neren, MA- coaches parents of teens and young adults who are chemically dependent or have mental health challenges and consults with programs to enhance parent involvement in recovery using her foundational parenting model. She has been a youth and parenting advocate for more than thirty-five years. As a pioneer in the addiction prevention field, she has created dynamic programs that have impacted more than 50,000 youth, adolescents, and young adults around the country. Barbara has trained individuals in school districts, community social service agencies, and parent groups, both nationally and internationally. She was also one of the founding board members of the National Association of Children of Alcoholics. Her work on behalf of children and families has earned her numerous awards over the years. The 5-Step Foundational Parenting Program is the culmination of her life's work in her new book, "Parenting the Addicted Teen, a 5 Step Foundational Program." Published by Central Recovery Press.
