Partner Event | 43rd Annual TNOYS Conference on Services to Youth & Families
June 9 - June 12
Join Phoenix House Texas’ CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, at the 43rd Annual TNOYS Conference on Services to Youth & Families in Austin, Texas from June 9, 2026 – June 12, 2026! Drew will be presenting Project Empathy.
Project Empathy is a research-based workshop dismantling stigma around substance use disorders using neuroscience, positive psychology, and practical strategies. It bridges research with real-world application, showing why many treatment models fall short and how to improve them. The session introduces solution-focused therapy, strength-based practices, and empathy as actionable tools. Participants learn to integrate these concepts into clinical care, education, legal systems, and daily interactions. Emphasizing adolescent development and addiction neuroscience, it explains behavior patterns and recovery potential. This is a practical toolkit, not a lecture—equipping professionals, educators, and caregivers to respond compassionately with science-based understanding and human-centered care.
For more information about the conference and to register, visit the TNOYS conference website.