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Ep. 234 - Tragedy Transforms High School Counselor to Addiction Prevention and Recovery Activist
Ep. 234 - Tragedy Transforms High School Counselor to Addiction Prevention and Recovery Activist
Ep. 234 - Tragedy Transforms High School Counselor to Addiction Prevention and Recovery Activist
Friday 29th March 2019
Join Dr. Kendall Young as she shares her journey from personal tragedy to becoming an addiction prevention advocate in this episode of Cover 2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!A Counselor's Transformation: From Heartbreak to Advocacy in Addiction Recovery
I hope I'm a better counselor, but I definitely know that I talk about the difficult things with my students, any chance I get when they approach me or I see something, and we have these conversations, because if they don't have it with somebody who has the knowledge background, they're going to have it with their peers and they're going to get the wrong information.
Imagine finding out that a former student was killed in a tragic encounter with police, only to later discover that your own child is battling heroin addiction. This is the reality that Dr. Kendall Young, a high school counselor from Texas, faced. In this compelling episode of Cover 2 Resources, Dr. Young opens up about her personal and professional journey through the opioid crisis. Ten years ago, talking openly about a family member's struggles with addiction was almost taboo.
But Dr. Young chose to break the silence. She shares how these heart-wrenching experiences reshaped her approach to both parenting and counseling, transforming her into a passionate advocate for addiction prevention and recovery. Through her story, you'll learn about the critical role schools play in these efforts, the importance of education and awareness, and the incredible power of community and peer support. Dr.
Young's journey from tragedy to hope is not just inspiring; it's a testament to the resilience and strength that can emerge from the darkest of times. Tune in to hear how one person's courage can ignite change and foster recovery.