Avoiding Burnout When Working With Teens Featuring Amanda Porter LPC, LACAvoiding Burnout When Working With Teens Featuring Amanda Porter LPC, LAC
The Real Common Treatable Podcast
Amanda Porter shares tips on avoiding burnout while working with teens, focusing on boundaries, structure, and positive reinforcement.
27:11•13 Jun 2022
Keeping Your Cool: Amanda Porter on Working with Teens Without Burning Out
“Let's look at what they're doing, let's look at how they're progressing well and let's focus on the positives of this individual and just have compassion for the struggle.”
Ever felt overwhelmed working with teenagers? Amanda Porter, the program director at Sandstone Care’s Adolescent Residential Program, gets it. In this episode of The Real Common Treatable Podcast, she shares her strategies for staying sane while making a difference in young lives. Amanda dives into the nitty-gritty of avoiding burnout when dealing with teens and their families. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries and creating a structured environment to foster trust and healthy decision-making.
Amanda’s approach is all about positive reinforcement and helping adolescents advocate for themselves. She also touches on the treatment steps for teens in a residential setting and how to ensure family dynamics are set up for success post-treatment. With over eight years of experience in clinical mental health and residential substance abuse, Amanda's insights are both practical and inspiring. If you're looking for actionable advice on working effectively with teens, this episode is a must-listen.
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