A 3-Part Virtual Mini-Workshop Series for Parents Navigating Teens, Substances, Screens & Social Media

Whether you’re trying to talk about substances—like vaping, alcohol, cannabis, or prescription meds—or trying to set boundaries around screens and social media, it so easily turns into an argument, a door slam, or a wall of silence.

The Dialogue Series is a gentle, 3-part virtual workshop guided by leaders with lived experience in addiction recovery and overcoming codependency. We move past fear-based lectures, panic, and control—giving you simple ways to talk, listen, and stay close to your teen when it matters.

The Dialogue Series is a practical, 3-part virtual workshop series.

1. Substances & Emotion

2. Screens & Digital Coping

3. Social Media & Identity

The Heart Behind Our Approach

“Research shows that over 60% of youth who struggle with substance use or screen habits are using them to self-medicate underlying stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm—not simply giving in to peer pressure”

When we realize our kids are often leaning on external coping tools to manage stress, isolation, or big feelings, everything changes. By focusing on connection rather than control, we stop pushing our kids away and start building the trust they need to open up to us.

https://childmind.org/article/mental-health-disorders-and-substance-use/