My guest today is Devin Daniels, the Director of Adolescent Services at Cenikor Foundation in Houston, Texas. More than 2 million teens in the US abuse drugs once every month.

Teen substance use can quickly disrupt dreams before they even begin. The earlier we intervene, the better the outcome. Early intervention services are designed to catch the warning signs of substance use and behavioral concerns before they become lifelong struggles. Through brief interventions, screenings, and family education, it is critical empower teens and their families to take proactive steps toward healing. Whether your teen is starting to experiment with substances or showing changes in behavior, early action can help restore balance at home and at school.

For nearly six decades, Cenikor has been an advocate and ally for a stigmatized class of people and continues to serve those from diverse walks of life. Everyone deserves a chance at recovery. When we remove the barriers and meet people where they are, incredible things can happen. Being able to afford our programs makes getting into treatment easier. So does the ability to see and speak to someone relatable and familiar. Many of our team are in recovery, allowing for deep connection and empathy.

Learn more at https://www.cenikor.org

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My guest today is Sarah Frank, an author and founder of the non-profit Simple Studies. Simple Studies was founded in order to combat education inequity, especially in light of virtual learning in the midst of a global pandemic. The idea was, and still is, to provide students with free resources created for and by students.

Lack of resources is one of the main pillars, but education inequity exists everywhere and in so many forms. Beyond lack of resources, problems such as lack of funding, lack of transportation, or an inability to pay for college stop students from being able to succeed in academics. This limits college choices and career opportunities. Education inequity is thus perpetuating cycles of poverty and oppression.

Resources are available for high school and college age students inclusive of writing tips for essays, study tips, and AP class support. “We believe that every individual deserves to have the resources and support they need to succeed in school. An education shouldn't have a price tag and success should not be for sale.”

Learn more at https://simplestudies.org

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My guest today is Stacy Schaffer, an author and therapist, with over twenty years of experience helping children navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. Specializing in both grief and Synergetic Play Therapy, Stacy creates a safe and nurturing place where people can take a deep breath. She also leads youth and family programs at The Refuge, a non-profit community center dedicated to healing community. Knowing children, teens, and young adults can feel heard and empowered energizes her soul and helps redeem all that has been lost. Outside therapy, Stacy loves spending quality time with amazing friends, surfing in the summer, reading at any opportunity, loving her golden retriever, Willow, kickboxing year round, and daydreaming about being a stand-up comedian. She continues to do her own therapeutic work in order to be genuine about her passion for healing. She loves to travel, but one can only escape the real world so many times. Her commitment to ensuring that children, teens, and young adults feel heard and empowered drives her practice, which offers essential support and recovery for those in need..

In With Love from a Children’s Therapist, Stacy takes readers on a deeply personal and professional journey through trauma, resilience, and healing. As a survivor and a therapist with more than twenty years of experience, Schaffer weaves together her story with the lessons she’s learned from working with children, teens, and young adults. She explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the path to recovery, how anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation manifest in young people, and practical ways to create safety, understanding, and healing for ourselves and others.

Learn more about Stacy at https://authorstacyschaffer.com

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