Parenting Addicts Worksheet
Tough Questions Worksheet
Parenting addicts is a tough road to navigate with many ups-and-downs. In order to help gather your thoughts, we created this parenting addicts worksheet. Take a few minutes to answer these questions and center your thoughts.
Parenting Addicts Worksheet
1. When Parents Don’t Agree
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Prompt: Write down one issue where you and your co-parent (or partner) disagree about your child’s addiction.
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Question: What’s one non-negotiable boundary you both can agree on today?
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Space to Write: _________________________________
2. Spotting Manipulation
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Checklist: Which of these have you experienced? (check all that apply)
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☐ “You don’t love me if you don’t…”
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☐ Playing parents against each other
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☐ Threats of running away, harm, or withdrawal
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☐ Guilt trips or emotional blackmail
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Prompt: Write one boundary you can set in response.
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Space to Write: _________________________________
3. Responding to Lies
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Reflection: Think of the last time your child lied.
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Questions:
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How did it make you feel?
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What did you do in response?
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What could you do differently next time to protect your peace?
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Space to Write: _________________________________
4. Boundaries vs. Control
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Prompt: Circle the statements that describe healthy boundaries:
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“I will not give you money, but I can buy you food.”
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“You can’t make me feel guilty for saying no.”
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“I’ll fix this problem for you because I know best.”
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“I love you, but I won’t let you use drugs in this house.”
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Space to Write: What’s one new boundary you want to set this week?
5. Self-Care for Parents
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Checklist: In the last week, have you…
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☐ Attended a support group (Al-Anon, Families Anonymous, etc.)
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☐ Talked to a friend or counselor
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☐ Taken time for your own health and relaxation
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Prompt: Write one self-care step you’ll commit to this week:
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Space to Write: _________________________________
Parenting Addicts Worksheet: Closing Reflection
“What’s one takeaway from today’s session that I want to practice in my parenting?”
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Space to Write: _________________________________
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