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Empowering Teens in Recovery: How Twelve-Step Programs and Recovering Adults Can Help
Empowering Teens in Recovery: How Twelve-Step Programs and Recovering Adults Can Help
Empowering Teens in Recovery: How Twelve-Step Programs and Recovering Adults Can Help
Wednesday 15th August 2012
Learn how adapting Twelve-Step programs can empower teens in recovery with insights from Dr. Stephen L. Jaffe, MD, on 'Spirit of Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Helping Teens Thrive: Adapting Twelve-Step Programs for Youth Recovery
Supporting teens to see how recovery can empower them and connecting them with safe adult mentors open life-giving doors.
Teens grappling with addiction face unique challenges that require tailored support. In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas sit down with Dr. Stephen L. Jaffe, MD, a seasoned expert in adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Jaffe has dedicated over 25 years to modifying Twelve-Step programs to better suit the developmental needs of teens.
He brings his wealth of experience to discuss how these programs can be adapted to empower young people on their recovery journey. Dr. Jaffe emphasizes that teens aren't just small adults; they need specific strategies and safe adult mentors who understand their unique struggles. The conversation delves into the importance of connecting teens with these mentors and showing them how recovery can be a powerful tool for change.
They also touch on crucial elements like honesty, responsibility, and self-care, which are vital in helping teens navigate their path to sobriety. The episode doesn't shy away from addressing the feeling of powerlessness that often accompanies addiction. Instead, it highlights the significance of fostering a sense of control and responsibility in young people. Additionally, the role of spirituality—whether religious or non-religious—is explored as a cornerstone of recovery, along with the importance of incorporating fun and enthusiasm into the process.
Listeners will find this episode particularly enlightening if they're looking to understand how to support teens in recovery more effectively. With practical advice and heartfelt discussions, this episode offers a roadmap for empowering the younger generation to overcome addiction and build a brighter future.