Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Michelle Lipinski, Northshore Recovery High School Principal
Michelle Lipinski, Northshore Recovery High School Principal
Michelle Lipinski, Northshore Recovery High School Principal
Tuesday 8th September 2020
Join Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner as they chat with Michelle Lipinski about her innovative program at Northshore Recovery High School and the MTV series '16 and Recovering'.
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Get the buttons here!Michelle Lipinski on Creating Safe Havens for Teens in Recovery
I think it's a matter of, and part of what I think we do with this forced and coerced abstinence and this sort of puritanical ethic is, I think we ask a lot of fish to climb trees and then we get really angry at the fish, which doesn't seem. It doesn't really seem fair to me, it doesn't.
What happens when you blend education with recovery? In this engaging episode of 'Rehab Confidential', hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Michelle Lipinski, the passionate Principal of Northshore Recovery High School. Michelle shares her groundbreaking approach to helping teens navigate the choppy waters of addiction while still pursuing their education. Her school stands out as a beacon of hope, focusing on harm reduction and providing a tailored, supportive environment for students in recovery.
Michelle's philosophy is simple yet profound: every student deserves a chance to succeed, and sometimes abstinence isn't the only path to recovery. Instead, she emphasizes empathy, compassion, and understanding, creating a space where students feel seen and supported. The conversation dives into the benefits of recovery high schools, the unique challenges of working with adolescents, and the critical role of harm reduction. Michelle also discusses the MTV docu-series '16 and Recovering', which shines a light on her school's innovative program.
Through this heartfelt discussion, listeners get a glimpse into the lives of young people battling addiction and the incredible work being done to support them. Michelle's dedication to her students is inspiring, and her insights offer valuable lessons for anyone interested in addiction recovery and education. Tune in for an episode that is as informative as it is uplifting.