Blu Robinson
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One on One with Coach Blu: Addressing Teen Issues
One on One with Coach Blu: Addressing Teen Issues
One on One with Coach Blu: Addressing Teen Issues
Thursday 2nd March 2023
Coach Blu and Marissa tackle teen issues like substance misuse, vaping, and trauma, offering parents practical advice on the Addict II Athlete Podcast.
52 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Blu Robinson
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Teen Troubles: Coach Blu's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Adolescents
Finding out your teen is using substances can be extremely scary as a parent. It is critical to stay calm and understand your teen must be struggling with deeper issues than just the substance.
Parenting teens is no walk in the park, especially when substance misuse and trauma enter the picture. In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu and Marissa tackle the tough topics head-on, offering a lifeline to parents navigating these choppy waters. They dive into the realities of teen substance misuse, vaping, and the underlying traumas that often drive these behaviors.
Discover how to keep your cool when you find out your teen is using substances and why it's crucial to dig deeper than the surface issues. Coach Blu and Marissa share practical advice on building a trusting relationship with your teen. They emphasize the power of open-ended questions and active listening to create a safe space where your child feels comfortable sharing their struggles. The episode also sheds light on trauma bonds and the importance of developing healthy coping mechanisms.
This isn't just another lecture on what you're doing wrong as a parent. Instead, it's a compassionate guide filled with actionable tips to help you support your teen through their toughest times. Whether you're dealing with vaping, substance misuse, or emotional trauma, Coach Blu and Marissa provide a roadmap to better communication and understanding.
Tune in for an episode that's as insightful as it is empathetic, offering real-world strategies to help you and your teen navigate the path to recovery together.