Christopher Doyle
Christopher Doyle, Kirsten Cobabe
The Teen Brain and Addiction Risk: How Parents Can Connect Before It's Too Late with Kirsten Cobabe - Episode 92
The Teen Brain and Addiction Risk: How Parents Can Connect Before It's Too Late with Kirsten Cobabe - Episode 92
The Teen Brain and Addiction Risk: How Parents Can Connect Before It's Too Late with Kirsten Cobabe - Episode 92
Friday 4th April 2025
Learn how to connect with your teen and prevent addiction risks with expert advice from Kirsten Cobabe on the Why Intervention Podcast.
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Christopher Doyle
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Understand the unique changes in your teen's brain that increase addiction risk.
- Recognise the importance of building on family strengths.
- Allow teens to take healthy risks to satisfy their need for adventure.
- Use practical strategies to maintain influence and connection with your teen.
- Avoid punitive measures and focus on positive reinforcement.
When we know our roots, we can better understand our fruits.
Are you struggling to connect with your teen and worried about the risks of addiction? In this episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, Christopher Doyle sits down with Kirsten Cobabe, a former therapist turned coach, to tackle the challenging topic of teen brain development and addiction risk. Kirsten shares her extensive experience working with families to help parents understand the unique changes happening in their teens' brains and how these changes can increase vulnerability to addiction.
They discuss why traditional 'just say no' advice often falls short and offer practical strategies for parents to maintain influence and connection during these critical years. Kirsten emphasises the importance of recognising what's already working well in your family and building on those strengths. She also highlights the significance of allowing teens to take healthy risks, like camping or learning new skills, to satisfy their need for adventure in safe ways.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice for any parent wanting to support their teen through adolescence without resorting to punitive measures. By the end, you'll feel equipped with new tools to foster a deeper connection with your teen and help them navigate these turbulent years with confidence. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation – it's a game-changer for any parent navigating the teen years.