Recovery High School 2020Recovery High School 2020
The Right Mind Media Podcast
Michelle Lipinski, Principal of the Northshore Recovery High School in Beverly, MA, joins us to talk about teens and substance use disorder, and the unique challenges facing recovery high schools in the time of Covid-19.
27:52•16 Aug 2020
Navigating Recovery High Schools During Covid-19 with Michelle Lipinski
“The beautiful part of what I do is that I've graduated over 200 students which all of them say that they would have never gotten a diploma. You know, he ended up getting 7 years of sobriety and he stayed. And I just think, if you give him that opportunity at 16 days also to say like: okay, you know what's best for everybody, like, and it was a win-win.”
What happens when a pandemic hits schools dedicated to helping teens recover from substance use disorders? Michelle Lipinski, Principal of Northshore Recovery High School in Beverly, MA, shares her experiences and insights on this episode of The Right Mind Media Podcast. From the unique hurdles brought by Covid-19 to the essential role of social-emotional support, Lipinski delves into how her school has adapted during these challenging times.
She highlights the critical involvement of teachers in addressing substance use and offers practical advice for parents and educators alike. With inspiring success stories from her students, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone supporting young people in recovery.
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