Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
191: Drug Alcohol Prevention and Intervention for Teens with Kim Bemis
191: Drug Alcohol Prevention and Intervention for Teens with Kim Bemis
191: Drug Alcohol Prevention and Intervention for Teens with Kim Bemis
Tuesday 26th July 2022
Discover strategies for preventing teen substance abuse with Kim Bemis on The Addicted Mind Podcast. Learn about holistic support for parents and teens.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Get the buttons here!Guiding Teens Away from Substance Abuse: Insights from Kim Bemis
What we're really trying to do is you know we don't talk about how evil substance use is... give them a different way of handling some of these pressures and ideas, so that they don't turn to- you know, don't end up like me and ending up being addicted now.
Raising teens can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to the pressures they face around drugs and alcohol. In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Kim Bemis, a prevention specialist and the creator of the Teen Intervene program. Bemis shares her expertise on how parents can support their teens through these challenging years by fostering open, age-appropriate conversations about substance use.
She highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of stress and peer pressure that often lead teens to experiment with substances. Bemis introduces listeners to Gobi, an innovative educational platform offering the first online drug and alcohol prevention and early intervention programs tailored for both parents and teens. This holistic approach not only focuses on the teens but also provides essential support for parents, recognizing that a family’s journey through addiction involves everyone.
Throughout the episode, Bemis emphasizes the significance of mindfulness and body language in communication, advocating for techniques that help improve trust and understanding between parents and their children. She discusses how activities like taking walks together and practicing mindfulness can create a safe space for these crucial conversations. One of the standout points Bemis makes is the impressive success rate of the Teen Intervene program.
Over 80% of participants report finding healthier ways to cope with stress after completing the program. By offering practical tools and strategies, Bemis and her team are making a tangible difference in breaking the cycle of addiction among teens. For parents looking for guidance on how to navigate these difficult discussions or seeking resources to support their teens, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice.
Tune in to learn more about how you can help your teen develop resilience and make healthier choices.