Tag: self aware teens
Addiction or Hobby?
Addicts helping Addicts is one of the most powerful forms of recovery. What better way for a teen to connect to sobriety than through a peer who has been there. Today I sit down with a recent graduate of Fire Mountain Programs RTC to discuss his addiction to screens.
When does a video game hobby turn into an addiction? Is it any less of a concern for a parent to have a teen addicted to video games rather than drugs? How do we support our children through this kind of addiction in a world full of screens?
“ChemSex”- Sex and Drug Addiction Dr. David Fawcett
Dr. David Fawcett, Author of “Lust, Men, and Meth” takes us into the world of “chemsex” and recovery. When addicts mix two addictions, dangerous on their own, but together wreak havoc on families, will the recovery be twice as hard?
When a Child Comes Out.
BRAB’s 200th Episode!
National Coming Out Day.
Oct. 11th, 2020
When a Child Comes Out.
What has a child gone through BEFORE they come out? Is there a process to this that families can go through…step by step… to help ensure the safety and support of this child? what about family members who refuse to accept the child?
John Sovec is a therapist and coach in Pasadena CA who specializes in working with LGBTQ teens and their families during the coming out process. He is the clinical consultant for The Life Group LA, adjunct faculty at Phillips Graduate Institute, and guest lecturer at Alliant University and USC School of Social Work.
John Sovec is the author of multiple publications on providing LGBTQ support, speaks at conferences nationwide, maintains a private practice, and provides training for community agencies, schools, non-profits, and professional consultation on how to successfully support LGBTQ teens.
John is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQ adolescents with his work featured on The Riki Lake Show, OWN, BRAVO, FOX, The Advocate, YHTV, LA Talk Radio, and regular columns for Huffington Post and Good Therapy.
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