Podcast series helps children of addicted parents: a way to resilience

Podcast series helps children of addicted parents: a way to resilience

A serious disorder keeps many families in Saxony in their spell: addiction. Affected and their children are often about insurmountable hurdles. Because children of addicted parents have a six -time risk of developing an addiction themselves. Such stressful family situations are never easy to master, and this is exactly where a helpful initiative comes in.

In cooperation with Radebeul Social Projekt gGmbH, the Podcast series "What makes me strong", which was launched by the Office for Health and Prevention, has been around for four years. This series is part of the GKV alliance for health and focuses on prevention for children of addicted parents. The aim of this project is to strengthen families and promote cohesion.

insight into the therapy

The ninth episode of the podcast offers exciting insights into the everyday therapy life of the specialist clinic "Heidehof" near Moritzburg. This facility specializes in giving addiction to addiction to the opportunity to take their children with them during inpatient therapy. In this way, the little ones can work in a protected environment with their topics such as friendship and family - in the so -called morning circle of the clinic.

The podcast particularly addresses the strengthening of children's resilience so that they can better deal with the addiction disease of a parent. In conversation rounds, parents openly report on their challenges, such as recognizing their own addiction and the willingness to accept help. Sngarding addiction in families is still widespread. This additionally burdens the children and increases the risk of their own addiction or mental illnesses.

help offers and contact points

The Podcast series is not only an ear for the concerns of those affected, but also offers specific contact points. Free and anonymous advice offers are available in the addiction and treatment points of the city of Dresden. These offers of help are essential to help endangered children and their parents and to narrow down the spread of addictive behavior in society.

The ninth episode and all other episodes of the Podcast series are available on the project's website, where interested parties can also learn more about the work of the specialist facilities. It is a strong sign that help and support are available - for everyone who is affected by addiction.

Find out more about the Podcast series "What makes me strong" on the Website of the city of Dresden and find support in the challenging time.