My guest Dr. Crystal Collier and I discuss some tough topics during this episode. Please be aware, especially if younger ears are listening, and please click play with care.
CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 184
As parents, we are concerned that our kids and teens may engage in high risk behaviors as they grow up. How can we, as parents, encourage our children away from engaging in these high risk behaviors? Or, if they are already doing any of these behaviors, how can we encourage them to stop them?
In today’s episode Janine and Dr Collier discuss:
Dr. Collier’s work in addiction and adolescence development
How your brain can change and the affect you can have on your reactions
How parents can reduce high risk behavior
How to keep lines of communication open between parent and child
Chatting with your child with framework, ‘We feel, we deal and we trust.’
Finding coping skills and strategies
How Dr Collier likes to rest and relax
About The Guest - DR. Crystal Collier
Dr. Crystal Collier, LPC-S, herself a person in long-term recovery, is a therapist and educator whose comprehensive prevention model, which teaches the neurodevelopmental effects of risky behavior to students, school staff, and families, was selected for the Prevention and Education Commendation from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Dr. Collier received the Torch Bearer Award from the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, Outstanding Research Award from the Association of Alternative Peer Groups, and voted Counselor of the Year by the Houston Counseling Association. In her books and free online prevention program, KnowYourNeuro.org, she strives to help people fall in love with their brain, keep it safe from high-risk behavior, and grow executive functioning skills.
Website - www.knowyourneuro.org
Social Media - https://www.instagram.com/instaccollier/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-collier-phd-lpc-s-657191105/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drcrystalcollier
And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!
