Trauma can leave deep emotional wounds that affect every aspect of life. Healing from trauma is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and the right support. In recent years, online trauma recovery has become a valuable resource for many seeking help. This blog post explores how online support can aid in healing from trauma, practical steps to take, and what to expect along the way.

When addiction or mental health challenges affect a family, the damage can feel overwhelming. Relationships fray. Trust breaks down. Hope seems distant. But recovery is possible. And rebuilding connections is a vital part of that journey. I want to share how family recovery strategies can help you restore bonds and create a healthier, more supportive environment. These strategies are practical, compassionate, and designed to work for real families facing real struggles. Under

When I wrote What's Wrong with My Teen? Finding Answers to Teenage Addiction and Family Crisis, I wasn't trying to offer a quick fix or a perfect parenting formula. I was writing from two places at once: more than two decades of clinical experience supporting individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges, and my own lived experience of recovery. Families I work with tell me they feel frightened, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. They wo

To support families, we are pleased to announce the launch of our definitive guide to digital media overuse and addiction, written by members of the Mental Health Work Group at the Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay.

LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE: GUIDING TEENS AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH CRISIS

Cannabis intoxicates and impairs. This post differentiates between cannabis impairment vs. intoxication.

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

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

25 Years of Recovery: Key Lessons Learned

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

Join me in this audio podcast conversation with Kat, of Kat Teller Health & Wellness Services, @kattellerwellness, as we hear my personal...

Check out my interview with the talented Tania Semper. We discuss self-esteem in the wake of a global pandemic and coping in the virtual...