The CT Support Group

Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy.  This is part two of a two part episode, so be sure to go back and listen to part one!  Learn more about NAMI CT’s Young Adult Connection Community here https://namict.org/support-and-education/suppor...

Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part one of a two part episode, so stay tuned for part two, coming next week!  Learn more about NAMI CT’s Young Adult Connection Community here https://namict.org/support-and-education/support...

Ben talks about the anxious feelings some often have when summer ends and school is back in session.  Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

Dez (He/They) talks about the truth behind Labor Day and the true foundation of today's American economy in relation to white supremacy, hierarchy, patriarchy, mass genocide, etc. He also gives a new slogan to America. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

Dez (he/they) talks about his transgender journey and the realities of being aware of his gender identity and sexuality since the age of 4. He addresses today's society through his professional perspective of experiencing gender dysphoria and how normal gender/sexual fluidity was before colonization. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@posi...

Therell, Emorie, and Clarissa talk about the process of moving out on your own for the first time. With expertise in real estate, Clarissa also gives tips to young folks to make moving out easier. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

Therell acknowledges Men's Health Month, and talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health so that taking care of your physical health isn't as difficult. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

Dez talks about mental health terminologies, the impact of colonization on the understanding of the mind and how to become more culturally aware. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

Today we embrace spring and talk about how to redefine success to reduce stress, pressure and self-inflicted expectations. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

Sarah, Ally and Dez discuss their experiences and thoughts on the feeling of ‘craving’ and how it relates to addiction, recovery, connection, and peace. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

Welcome to a NEW LAUNCH of TPCT! To kick off the new year, and season, Sarah & Maria share their own stories of receiving diagnoses, and provide comforting and actionable dialogue around handling life changes.  Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to ctsg@positivedirections.org 

In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about dealing with burnout and how it affects them. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for tee...

In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Pride Month and what it means to him. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adul...

In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Michael sit down to talk about navigating finances as a young adult. They talk about their own struggles with finances and debt. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more...

In this podcast, Kailey, Michael, and Therell sit down to talk about friendships. They talk about how their friendships have changed over the years, and what their healthy and unhealthy friendships have looked like. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify,...

In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Michael, and Therell talk about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and what it means to them. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health suppor...

April is Stress Awareness Month. It's a time to learn about how stress affects people and how to cope with stress. In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about how stress affects them and what they do to destress. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you s...

In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Nicole who is a young Licensed Professional Counselor with her own practice. She shares what it's been like for her being a young person in the behavioral health field as well as what it's like to have her own practice. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking abou...

In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Brain Injury Awareness Month. You can read more about Michael's story on our website: Michael S's Amazing Story of Recovery From Brain Injury If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Ap...

In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Therell talk about the pros and cons of working from home. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in...

In this podcast, Kailey and Robyn sit down to have a very open conversation about eating disorders to help bring awareness. Kailey and Robyn have been best friends since childhood and they have both struggled with eating disorders at different points in their lives. In this podcast, they share their experiences about what it was like for them and what kind of help they got. If you liked the podcas...

In this episode, Kailey and Ally sit down to talk about what it's like having a puppy for the first time. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens an...

In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about things that they wish people knew about mental health. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and...

In this podcast, Kailey and Dominique talk about the sudden passing of Betty White and Bob Saget. They talk about why some people are so affected by celebrity deaths and their reactions to the deaths of Betty White and Bob Saget. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts...

Hi from the Turning Point CT team! In this podcast, Ally, Kailey, and Laila sit down to talk about vision boards. They talk about manifestations, the law of attraction, vision boards that have come true, and what their 2022 vision boards look like. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever...