About Dave Cooke

Dave Cooke is a dad on a mission. His mission is to help parents get control of their lives over the powerful, destructive influences of a child's addiction. As the father of a son in a ten year heroin battle, Dave knows all to well the challenges parents and families face. He also knows there is a way to find peace in the chaos. It is his mission to help parents discover their path to a healthier, balanced life even if a child's active addiction is still part of their daily journey.

November 8, 2016

When parents are on the same page

    http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/When_parents_are_on_the_same_page.mp3 One of the greatest conflicts that arise as a result of addiction in the family is the impact this has on the parents’ relationship. Moms and Dads respond to the situation and look at the issue from two different perspectives. At some point in the process, as the addiction adversity increases, the […]

Addiction in the Family, featured
November 7, 2016

When parents are on the same page

One of the greatest conflicts that arise as a result of addiction in the family is the impact this has on the parents’ relationship.  Moms and Dads respond to the situation and look at the issue from two different perspectives. At some point in the process, as the addiction adversity increases, the differences in approaches […]

100Pedals Talk, Addiction Conversation Podcast
November 1, 2016

The consequences of our choices

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/What_happens_when_you_leave_the_fort.mp3 Every parent dealing with the choices and behaviors of child with an addiction struggles with developing and honoring boundaries.  In reality, most parents struggle with clearly defined boundaries and consequences, in general.  Teaching our children and ourselves this lesson is a critical life skill that the entire family benefits from. The process for creating […]

Addiction in the Family, featured
October 31, 2016

The consequences of our choices

Every parent dealing with the choices and behaviors of child with an addiction struggles with developing and honoring boundaries.  In reality, most parents struggle with clearly defined boundaries and consequences, in general.  Teaching our children and ourselves this lesson is a critical life skill that the entire family benefits from.  The process for creating healthy […]

100Pedals Talk, Addiction Conversation Podcast
October 25, 2016

When denial gets in the way of reality

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theaddictionconversation/When_denial_gets_in_the_way_of_truth.mp3 We have all heard the saying “your gut is always right.” Despite our awareness of this truth, we still have experienced that moment where we wish we trusted our gut instincts. It is hard for parents to believe that their children are using, lying, being dishonest, or manipulating them. Even though our strongest instincts […]

Addiction in the Family, featured, Parenting and Addiction
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