LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE: GUIDING TEENS AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH CRISIS

Exciting Updates: CNN Debut & Library Access for "What's Wrong with My Teen?" Posted by Susan B. Raphael, 1 Real Conversations, Real Solutions   I’m thrilled to share two exciting updates with you!   First, I made my CNN debut with Audie Cornish, discussing the realities families face when addiction enters their lives—even in the context of fame, fortune, and access to resources. Addiction does not discriminate, and neither does the heartbreak and complexity of trying to help

I’m excited ✨💜 to invite you to an upcoming live 📖💬 webinar. Addiction affects the whole family—not just the individual. On Wed Nov 13th at 12-1pm et , Join Colette Currin, VP of EHN Guardians, and myself, for a powerful webinar on understanding teen and family recovery. I will share practical, compassionate strategies for families navigating addiction and mental health challenges. Learn how to spot warning signs, communicate effectively, and foster healing for the entire

In this blog post, I’m thrilled to share that my book, What’s Wrong with My Teen? Finding Answers to Teenage Addiction and Family Crisis, was recently featured in two interviews. These conversations gave me a chance to talk about the struggles so many families face—and the hope that healing is possible.

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to bring some awareness to this important issue and provide support for those who are...

Stress of Parents is Greater Than Other Adults

Substance use among youth is a reality. Youth have been found to have the highest rates of substance abuse and dependence.

Are Parents Underestimating the Emotional Support Their Teens Need? Teens lacking support are more likely to have mental health issues etc.

25 Years of Recovery: Key Lessons Learned

This week Life to Paper publishing announced my upcoming book, "What's Wrong With My Teen". Thank you Life to Paper for being as...

By Caitlin Gibson for The Washington Post The voice mail was waiting on Amy’s phone one morning in February 2019, a missed call from her...

Great Article by Dawn Nickel highlighting among other things how family's can recover from addiction. With gratitude for Dawn and her...

*Photo source: Wix As parents, it can be scary and overwhelming when supporting your child through their addiction recovery. It is normal...

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month (also known as Self-Injury Awareness Month), an annual global awareness event and campaign where...

This post is informed by the ideas shared by, Sheila Prakash “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love...

The Transtheoretical Model which also goes by the Stages of Change Model, was developed by psychologists James Prochaska and Carlo...

As simple as that sounds and as popular as it is, there may be some harmful effects for persons with mental and behavioural disorders....

COVID_19 Workbook: Tolerance for Uncertainty. A guide to accept your feelings tolerate distress and thrive

As meetings are cancelled in response to directives it is important that people that need recovery supports do not feel isolated. This...

Source “Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Coping with and Preventing COVID-19 Posted on March 12, 2020 by CPA Webmaster Psychological factors...