"Stay grateful. Stay centered. And stay in recovery." - James Tapscott. This is the closing remark that one of our guests left us with for this month's episode on Prevent THAT. Listen now for reminders on your "why", and of things you should be thankful during this holiday season.

This year's theme for Red Ribbon Week is "Be Kind to Your Mind". Hear from a number of prevention specialists in the Recovery Resource Council's prevention education department as they share what Red Ribbon Week will look like for them this school year. For our tried and true listeners, stick around to the end to hear a very special message from a staff member who shares her experience with Red Ribbon Week from when she was in school, how it impacted her, and what it looks like now from a mother's perspective. You won't want to miss it!

This episode is an interview from a recovery peer support specialist based out of the Recovery Resource Council agency. Michael Watkins talks about his role as a peer support specialist and also his person experience with recovery. With September being National Recovery Month, this episode is a recap on how substances such as fentanyl has impacted our community and how mindful thoughts, actions and meditation can create a healthy recovery atmosphere. The information discussed in this episode is both evidence-based research and also personal experience. Listener's discretion is advised.

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In honor of Father's Day we are talking to Michael Watkins and Eddie Pratt from Recovery Resource Council about their role as dads and their work in Prevention. Our topics include things like how to talk to kids and teens, how peer pressure plays a role in their life and they share some great resources with our listeners.  Links: Recovery Resource Council OSAR Screening https://recoverycouncil.org/conquering-addiction/ Young People in Recovery AA Wednesday and Saturday 9:30pm-10:30pm 3145 Townsend Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76110 Recovered and Free https://recoveredandfree.com/ Any Length Retreat https://www.anylength.net/ Roots Renewal Ranch- Teen girls https://rootsrenewalranch.com/ Clearfork Academy https://clearforkacademy.com/ Children's Health Teen Recovery https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/psychiatry-and-psychology/conditions-and-programs/teen-recovery-program Phoenix House- Teen Girls and Boys Outpatient and Inpatient https://phoenixhousetx.org/locations/dallas/ Christian Farms Treehouse https://cfth.org/

In this episode, we hear from two of Recovery Resource Council's Prevention Specialists and how they 'think outside the box' when serving our youth, especially those who may be at greatest risk.   

This episode talks about National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) and its importance. We also provide some resources for parents to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol through SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You” campaign:  https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

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