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    Brain-based Parenting, Part 1: Building the Brain

    In this first episode of a three-part series on brain-based parenting, we are joined by Dr. Crystal Collier, psychotherapist and author of The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide. The idea…

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    Brain-based Parenting, Part 2: Protecting the Brain

    We are back for episode two of a three-part series on brain-based parenting with Dr. Crystal Collier, psychotherapist and author of The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide. In this second…

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    Brain-based Parenting, Part 3: Tips & Tools

    Join us for the third and final episode of brain-based parenting with Dr. Crystal Collier, psychotherapist and author of The NeuroWhereAboutsGuide. In the first two episodes, we…

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    The By Words Show with Hannah Hughes

    Brain-Based Parenting & What WOMEN Need to Know About Their Brains. In this podcast, Hannah and I discussed what women and parents need to know…

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    For moms impacted by a child’s substance use or addiction

    In this podcast, Brenda and I discussed how family-of-origin affects our thought, feeling, and behavioral patterns and thus, affects our parenting. We talk about the…

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    Empowering youth to party healthy

    In this podcast, Jake and I discussed how youth today are turning towards healthier activities and moving away from engaging in substance use as their…

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    Pathways 2 Prevention

    Dr. Crystal Collier, a renowned expert in addiction and brain development, shares her inspiring journey and discusses her groundbreaking program, “Know Your Neuro.” She empowers…

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    Cyber Safety Cop

    Dr. Crystal Collier and Clayton Cranford discuss eight neurodevelopmental effects of technology and what parents can do to balance screen and free-play time. Areas of…

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    Prevention Leaders

    Brain-Based Prevention: What Every Parent and Educator Needs to Know. When it comes to substance misuse prevention, we often focus on the “what”—the substances themselves. But…

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    Calm & Connected Podcast

    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,…

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    What To Do If My Child is Using Marijuana

    First and foremost, follow the functional family rule: Talk, Deal, Trust, Feel. You might be surprised at how many families…

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    What Does Marijuana Do to the Brain?

    Our brain makes chemicals that send messages throughout our body. These messages tell our brain and body what it needs…

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    How Do I Pick the Right Treatment Program?

    In the counseling world, the concept least restrictive environment is the general rule clinicians follow to help determine what type of treatment is appropriate.