Healing Young Hearts: Dr. Nazanin Moali on Adolescent Addiction
Teaching them, helping them explore what are their values and what is a life worth living, would look like to them. I'm trying to find out what it is you want out of life.
What happens when a family becomes the cornerstone of an adolescent's recovery journey? In this episode of 'Mindful Recovery', host Robert Cox sits down with Dr. Nazanin Moali, a specialist in adolescent addiction treatment based in LA. Dr. Moali's refreshing, client-centered approach places mindfulness and family support at the heart of recovery. She dives into how mindfulness can help young people identify and manage their triggers, whether they’re dealing with eating disorders, process addictions, or substance abuse. Dr.
Moali shares practical insights on making mindfulness a part of everyday life, even in simple activities like walking. She also highlights the unique challenges faced by adolescents, stressing the need for early intervention and a holistic approach that includes restoring lost weight and managing medical complications. The role of family is a central theme in this conversation, with Dr. Moali emphasizing how families can act as healing agents, helping their loved ones stay on track.
This episode is packed with valuable information and offers a hopeful perspective on adolescent addiction recovery. Tune in to hear Dr. Moali's expertise on how mindfulness and family involvement can transform the recovery process.