📣 In the Media: Talking About Teen Addiction & Family Crisis
- Susan B. Raphael
- Aug 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 31
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.
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Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Your support means the world. If you know someone who might need encouragement or answers, please feel free to share these conversations—or the book—with them.
📚 I’ve distilled 5 lessons to guide & support families:
1️⃣ Early Warning Signs Matter Spotting subtle shifts in behaviour—withdrawal, mood changes, loss of interest—can prevent a crisis from escalating. Trust your instincts when something feels “off” and act early. + 2️⃣ Listening Builds Bridges, Not Walls Empathetic, judgment-free listening creates trust and keeps communication open, even when conversations are hard. Listening without rushing to lecture or fix is one of the most powerful tools a parent has. + 3️⃣ Boundaries Protect Relationships Consistent, compassionate boundaries help teens understand cause and effect, while preserving the parent-child connection. Limits rooted in care—not punishment—teach responsibility and respect. + 4️⃣ Natural Consequences Are Powerful Teachers Shielding teens from every consequence can enable risky behaviour. Allowing safe, natural consequences gives teens the chance to learn from their actions. + 5️⃣ Parents Need Support Too A steady, informed parent is better equipped to guide a teen through crisis. Seeking help for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential to helping your child.Add your text here. Edit to add dynamic values like name, email and more.
*These lessons were inspired by content from What’s Wrong with My Teen? |
I’m excited ✨💜 to invite you to an upcoming live 📖💬 conversation that’s very close to my heart. On September 9 at 1 PM ET, Mental Health Research Canada's CEO Akela Peoples will sit down with Gordon Lownds, co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, to talk about his memoir Cracking Up and his journey through addiction into recovery. 🌱🙌 I’ll also be joining the conversation to share my perspective as a clinician and author of What’s Wrong with My Teen?, offering insight into how addiction affects families and how recovery can begin.
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