Episode 42: Red Ribbon Week: Engaging Teens in Addiction Prevention Through Empathy and Resilience

In this episode of the I Hear You Say podcast, host Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, and Jennifer Walsh, ASCA's Director of Education and Training, chats with Kriya Lendzion is a 23-year veteran School Counselor with expertise in the areas of addictions and prevention. In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, they discuss strategies for engaging teens, addressing vaping, and involving all staff and students in education and policy development.  Kriya shares her personal experience with addiction and its impact on her career and emphasizes the importance of respecting and understanding students' needs, using non-judgmental and empathetic approaches. She also stresses the significance of supporting students with addicted guardians, providing resources and fostering resilience.