We parents will always care and worry about the wellbeing of our kids, no matter how old they are. When a parent suspects, or knows their child is using alcohol or drugs, they move into a space they can’t always control.

This can create a range of feelings and issues:

• Fear
• Anger
• Guilt
• Responsibility
• Stress
• Overwhelmed.

The whole family is often adversely affected. The aims of the Parent Program are to:

• Strengthen the relationship between the parent and child
• Increase effective coping strategies
• Decrease stress
• Increase skills in self care and self management
• Increase ability to manage the impact of alcohol or drug misuse
• Increase understanding of alcohol or drug misuse
• Recognise the effects of alcohol or drug misuse on the family dynamics.

Parents completing the Parent Program have reported positive changes to their well-being, family relationships, coping styles and problematic lifestyle behaviours. In addition, their child’s alcohol or drug use stopped or reduced; regardless of them not seeking help.