The drug crisis has disproportionately impacted rural communities casting a shadow over youth and the stability of their families. Limited access to healthcare and the high price of treatment leave individuals struggling with addiction unable to get the help they need. This article has been carefully crafted to serve as a bookmark of resources specific to rural communities impacted by the drug crisis including facts, recommended books, and support programs for youth, parents, and support professionals.
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: INFANTS & TODDLERS (ages 0-2)
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring at each developmental stage.
The Eluna Resource Center is proud to present Eluna's Expert Voices! Using the framework of the 7 C's, we have interviewed 19 Camp Mariposa Experts across the country including mentors, caregivers, clinicians, and camp directors. The interviews have been woven together into a series of videos with the goal to elevate expert voices and expand resources within the field of addiction prevention and mentoring support. In this video Camp Mariposa Mentor & Lead Clinician, Leah, talks about the IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION using GROUNDING & MINDFULNESS.
The Eluna Resource Center is proud to present Eluna's Expert Voices! Using the framework of the 7 C's, we have interviewed 19 Camp Mariposa Experts across the country including mentors, caregivers, clinicians, and camp directors. The interviews have been woven together into a series of videos with the goal to elevate expert voices and expand resources within the field of addiction prevention and mentoring support. In this video two Camp Mariposa Experts, Renee & Yasin, talk about the IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION by BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS.
The Eluna Resource Center is proud to present Eluna's Expert Voices! Using the framework of the 7 C's, we have interviewed 19 Camp Mariposa Experts across the country including mentors, caregivers, clinicians, and camp directors. The interviews have been woven together into a series of videos with the goal to elevate expert voices and expand resources within the field of addiction prevention and mentoring support. In this video on of our Camp Mariposa Mentors, Emily, talks about the IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION WITH ART & ANIMALS!
The Eluna Resource Center is proud to present Eluna's Expert Voices! Using the framework of the 7 C's, we have interviewed 19 Camp Mariposa Experts across the country including mentors, caregivers, clinicians, and camp directors. The interviews have been woven together into a series of videos with the goal to elevate expert voices and expand resources within the field of addiction prevention and mentoring support. In this video, Camp Mariposa Experts share their FAVORITE C OF THE SEVEN C's!
The Eluna Resource Center is proud to present Eluna's Expert Voices! Using the framework of the 7 C's, we have interviewed 19 Camp Mariposa Experts across the country including mentors, caregivers, clinicians, and camp directors. The interviews have been woven together into a series of videos with the goal to elevate expert voices and expand resources within the field of addiction prevention and mentoring support. In this video, Camp Mariposa Experts speak about the 8th C: IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY
Por desgracia, haga lo que haga para ayudar a sus hijos a crecer sin alcohol ni drogas y evitar que se metan en líos con el alcohol o las drogas, un día puede encontrarse con que su hijo o hija tiene problemas.
When your family is impacted by the addiction of a loved one, it can be hard to explain it to children. There will be questions that are tricky to answer. This list of tips will help you navigate this conversation.