Faith-Centered Healing for Teens: A Conversation with Austin Davis
Episode Overview
Clearfork Academy integrates faith, community, and clinical care for teen recovery. Family systems therapy is crucial for lasting change. Values like Honor, Unity, Sacrifice, Transparency, Legacy, Excellence, and Fun guide the academy. Parents play a vital role in the recovery process. Spiritual values are deeply woven into the program.
When we get you to stop hating mom, hating dad, and hating yourself, you're going to be so ready to see God and what He has designed for you
In this episode of Sober on Purpose, Jerry and Tanya sit down with Austin Davis, LPC-S, the visionary behind Clearfork Academy in Fort Worth, Texas. Austin’s mission is clear - to help teens find healing and hope through faith, community, and clinical care. Clearfork Academy isn't your typical rehab facility; it's a place where values like Honor, Unity, Sacrifice, Transparency, Legacy, Excellence, and Fun (H.U.S.T.L.E. and Fun) guide the way.
Austin's journey from aspiring church worker to leading a teen rehab facility is filled with passion and purpose. He shares how Clearfork Academy works not just with teens but also their families, ensuring everyone is part of the healing process. Parents often come in wanting a quick fix for their children, but Austin explains that true recovery involves the whole family.
The episode dives into the importance of family systems therapy and the powerful transformations that occur when parents and teens work together. Austin also touches on the role of faith in recovery, sharing how spiritual values are woven into the fabric of Clearfork Academy’s programs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand how deep-rooted values and comprehensive care can create lasting change in the lives of struggling teens.
If you’re curious about how to support a loved one through addiction or want to hear inspiring stories of transformation, this episode offers both hope and practical advice.