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Susan Raphael

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Susan Raphael, ICADC, is the founder and principal of Sustainable Recovery Counselling and Addiction Services, based in Toronto, Canada. With a dedicated focus on addiction and recovery, Susan brings extensive expertise in treating individuals and families, with a special emphasis on teenagers, young adults, and parents.

As a recognized referral clinician within the National Basketball Association (NBA/NBPA) Clinicians’ Network, Susan is esteemed for her proficiency and commitment to her clients. She holds an international certification from the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF), which is considered the gold standard for addiction counsellors in Canada and internationally.

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Average rating: 4.82 · 22 ratings · 13 reviews · 2 distinct works

	What's Wrong with My Teen?: Finding Answers to Teenage Addiction and Family Crisis 4.78 avg rating — 18 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When We Forgive: Stories of Hurt, Healing & Everything in Between by Don Loney (Editor), Tabitha Rose, Erin Mantis it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Teens, Screens, and Mental Health: A New Guide Every Parent Should Read

When digital media use starts encroaching on children’s wellness and family life, it can be frustrating for parents and caregivers. Where can they find reliable information and guidance? To support families, we are pleased to announce the launch of our definitive guide to digital media overuse and addiction, written by members of the Mental Health Work Group at the Screen Time Action Network at Fa Read more of this blog post »

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Susan Raphael wrote a new blog post Join Our Free Live Webinar: A Young Person’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery I’m excited ✨ to invite you to an upcoming FREE live webinar. This webinar is hosted by Mental Health Research Canada. It focuses on lived experience Read more of this blog post »
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Cracking Up is a wild, brutally honest ride through the highs and lows of success, and the inevitable self-destruction that addiction brings. Lownds lays it all bare—no sugarcoating, no apologies. His story is jaw-dropping at times, yet never feels e ...more
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Susan Raphael liked Darka Oleksij's review of What's Wrong with My Teen?: Finding Answers to Teenage Addiction and Family Crisis: "This book is a powerhouse, enabling parents to support their teens in building resilience and healing, while also emphasizing the importance of self-care along the journey. "What's Wrong with My Teen?" by Susan Raphael is an essential guide full of un" Read more of this review »
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