How can parents and caregivers effectively communicate with their children about addiction and recovery? Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center recently hosted a webinar on this topic, Family Recovery: Age-Appropriate Language and Clearly Defined Steps, through TPN.Health. This informative session—now available on demand for CE credits—offers expert insights and practical strategies, reinforcing Stonewater’s commitment to equipping entire families with the knowledge and support necessary for long-term healing.
Led by National Outreach Manager Kyle Pillans, who worked with families in the Betty Ford program for over a decade, the webinar focuses on the importance of age-appropriate language with children in the family system when discussing substance use and mental health challenges. Viewers will learn how to break down complex recovery concepts for children at different developmental stages—while setting clear expectations and boundaries. The session also highlights the role of structured recovery plans tailored to a young person’s emotional and cognitive growth, emphasizing the crucial impact of family involvement in the recovery process.
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center remains dedicated to supporting families on their journey toward healing and resilience. Those who missed the live event can access the recorded session on TPN.Health. For more information, to review the presentation, or to schedule a video meeting, contact Elizabeth Fikes, Stonewater's Founder and director of Outreach and Communications, at efikes@stonewaterrecovery.com.
About Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center:
Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center is a family-owned 60 to 90-day dual-diagnosis residential program for adolescent males (ages 12 to 18). Stonewater treats mental health challenges and substance use issues with a comprehensive and compassionate mix of modern treatment approaches on a beautiful campus in peaceful Oxford, Mississippi. The Stonewater mission is to build on the inner strengths of each adolescent by identifying their gifts, reconnecting them with goals, healing their trauma, and helping them find purpose and passion to create a positive impact — in their families and the world at large. www.stonewaterrecovery.com