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Recovery is not a straight line. It can be messy and difficult, but we must do our best to equip and empower students to recover well and to reach out for support when they need it.
Do you know a teenager who is trying to recover? Listen to this episode for insight into how recovery is talked about in the media and what we can learn from it. Let’s show teenagers a better way to recover!
Resources:
- Netflix Series: 13 Reasons Why and Beyond the Reasons
- Book: Thirteen Reasons Why
- Website: 13 Reasons Why Resources
- Suicide Resources:
- National Suicide Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Website: teenlifepodcast.com
- Music: Under the Chandeliers
Have a question?
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Beth Nichols
Social Worker, LCSW, Case Management
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.
Beth Nichols | Social Worker, LCSW, Case Management
Beth Nichols graduated in 2003 with a degree in Social Work from Abilene Christian University. She completed her Masters Degree, also in Social Work, from the University of Tennessee in 2004. She believes teens are learning to navigate the world in a unique way, and loves having the opportunity to work with students and their families.