Everyone makes mistakes and unfortunately, that also applies to parents. In this episode, we speak to a group of adolescents struggling with strained family relationships and abandonment issues. Listen in as they discuss how to reframe relationships, give second chances, and move forward. Content warning: Drug use, suicide, bipolar disorder

In part two, the group returns just a few days later to share the rest of their stories. As they continue to open up and share their past, they learn coping mechanisms to make peace with what’s happened, practice self-love and self-worth, and break the patterns that led them to their addictions. Content warning: Abuse, overdose, rape, death, depression. 

It’s their first week of treatment and everyone is wondering where to start. As they interview each other and learn what brought them here, they share their similarities and discuss what steps they should take to better their physical and mental health. Content warnings: Depression, suicide, self-harm, overdose, drug use, abortion.

In this episode, we meet two people who are struggling with the choices they have made in the past after their battle with addiction. As we go through their past actions and struggles, our group leader offers advice about self-discovery and loving yourself through any mistake or challenge.

A group of clients all experience anxiety, and they unanimously agree it has one thing in common: Fear. So, let’s call it what it is. As we break down anxiety and other feelings into a single word, it becomes easier to grasp how to avoid or obtain that feeling. It may even help you solve the age-old question of how to be happy.

Many of us have turned to self-medication to deal with stress or sadness, but what happens when the root of the problem is never solved? In this episode, we hear from a teen who was self-medicating to avoid debilitating panic attacks. Listen in as we explore the cause of these attacks and discuss tips for managing anxiety and fear. Mention of suicide, drug abuse, and drug overdose

As humans, we often get stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, especially when it comes to self-talk. In this episode, the group discusses why we tell these lies to ourselves and shares a few activities to break the cycle of negativity with forgiveness, compassion, and reason.

One teen shares a drug addiction with her mother while the other shares a personality disorder, leading to the question, can you escape the trauma passed down from family. Content Warnings: mention of suicide, drug overdose, drug use, and bipolar disorder

Is changing your life as simple as making the decision to do so? As we say goodbye to one of our group members, our lead facilitator has some parting words of advice and encouragement. 

Does addiction get passed on to younger generations? After interviewing big names like Tony Hawk and Aaron Paul, a comedian brings his interviewing skills to a group of teens in this real therapy session. Listen in as the group eases into lighthearted topics like relevant terms, and once the walls break down, their own personal stories, what led them to treatment, and what it’s like to have family members that are addicts.