Supporting Your Child Through the Abstinence Violation Effect (AVE) During the Holiday Season: CBT Strategies for Families in Pasco and Hillsborough Counties

By Karen Schwartz Triana, LMHC, LCPC and Yvette Triana, LMHC For those in recovery, the holidays may be a difficult time because of the joyous celebrations, traditions, and occasionally increased emotions. This time of year may make lapses more likely for kids and teenagers trying to refrain from risky habits. The Abstinence Violation Effect (AVE), a cycle of […]