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SUMMARY:Partner Event | BrainAbouts Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 5\, 2026 at the BrainAbouts Symposium in Houston\, Texas to hear from PHT’s CEO\, Drew Dutton\, M.Ed.\, MBA\, MAPP\, LPC-S\, LCDC\, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Growing Strong Minds: Brain-Based Educating in the Age of Addiction. \nGrowing Strong Minds examines the modern pressures shaping learning and development for children and adolescents today\, including social media\, gambling\, and other high-risk behaviors\, and their growing impact on mental health and addiction. Participants explore brain development across grades K–12\, gaining a clear understanding of core brain systems\, how they change over time\, and how to respond with developmentally appropriate support at each stage. The keynote breaks down the neuroscience of addiction\, building an understanding of addiction as a brain-based disease that exploits normal reward systems. Grounded in neuroscience and positive psychology\, the session highlights person-centered\, strengths-based\, and empathy-centered approaches that lead to measurable\, lasting change. \nTo attend the symposium\, purchase tickets here.
URL:https://phoenixhousetx.org/event/brainabouts050526/
LOCATION:United Way Greater Houston\, 50 Waugh Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Phoenix House Texas,Project Empathy
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Region 6 Department of Family & Protective Services
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix House Texas is grateful to be partnering with the Region 6 Department of Family & Protective Services where PHT’s CEO\, Drew Dutton\, M.Ed.\, MBA\, MAPP\, LPC-S\, LCDC\, ACPS\, will be presenting Project Empathy: Reframing Addiction Through Neuroscience and Positive Psychology. \nProject Empathy is a research-informed\, interactive workshop that reframes adolescent addiction through the lens of neuroscience\, development\, and connection. The session breaks down how the teenage brain processes reward\, stress\, and decision-making—offering a clear explanation for why adolescents are uniquely wired for risk\, bonding\, and rapid learning. Participants explore how dopamine\, impulse control\, and prefrontal cortex development influence substance use patterns and recovery potential. Instead of relying on fear-based or punitive strategies\, the workshop demonstrates how empathy and strengths-based communication interrupt shame and increase buy-in. Attendees learn practical ways to use accurate empathy\, clarity\, and modeling to keep adolescents engaged\, even when they appear resistant or ambivalent. The session also challenges common misconceptions in youth treatment\, highlighting how outdated models can unintentionally reinforce stigma and shut down communication. Real examples illustrate how to translate brain science into conversations that parents\, schools\, and youth can actually understand. By the end\, participants will have a developmentally informed framework for supporting adolescents that emphasizes possibility\, relationship\, and long-term resilience.
URL:https://phoenixhousetx.org/event/region6-dfps-050626/
CATEGORIES:HOU,Partner Event,Phoenix House Texas,PRC 6,Project Empathy
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Texas A&M University Health Services - College Counseling Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M University Health Services Counseling & Mental Health Care from May 14-15\, 2026 for the annual College Counseling Conference\, where professionals from across the country will come together virtually to connect with peers\, empower their practice\, and innovate the future of campus mental health. This year’s theme focuses on the evolving nature of student mental health and wellness in the face of rapid technological change and shifting cultural and generational norms and its impact on higher education. Phoenix House Texas’ CEO\, Drew Dutton\, will be presenting Project Empathy: Understanding the Neuroscience of Addiction in a Digital World.  \nTo RSVP for the conference\, please visit the conference website.
URL:https://phoenixhousetx.org/event/partner-event-texas-am-university-health-services-college-counseling-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Phoenix House Texas,Project Empathy,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Join Phoenix House Texas’ CEO\, Drew Dutton\, MEd\, MBA\, MAPP\, LPC-S\, LCDC\, ACPS\, at the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders in Palm Springs\, California! Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction Meets Positive Psychology on Friday\, May 29\, 2026 from 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM. \nEmbark on a transformative journey with Project Empathy\, a workshop designed to dismantle the stigmatization surrounding substance use disorders. Rooted in evidence-based practices\, this innovative session provides a profound exploration of the neuroscience of addiction. By seamlessly integrating the latest research\, we unveil barriers\, shedding light on why current treatment models often fall short and leave a significant population unsupported. Introducing solution-focused therapy\, strength-based approaches\, positive psychology\, and empathy as potent tools\, this workshop offers practical insights for incorporating these principles into a range of substance use disorder-related interactions. Whether in casual engagements or professional treatment methodologies\, discover how to infuse empathy and positive intervention into every facet of your approach. Stay informed with up-to-date information on the impact of substance use\, with a dedicated focus on the unique challenges faced by adolescents. Project Empathy serves as your gateway to a more compassionate and effective understanding of substance use disorders. Join us in breaking down barriers\, fostering empathy\, and reshaping the narrative around addiction. It’s time to transform knowledge into action and ensure that everyone\, without exception\, belongs and matters. \nFor more information and the link to register for the conference\, visit the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders website.
URL:https://phoenixhousetx.org/event/westcoastsymposium-052926/
LOCATION:La Quinta Resort & Club\, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive\, La Quinta\, CA\, 92253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Phoenix House Texas,Project Empathy
ORGANIZER;CN="HMP Global":MAILTO:https://hmpglobal.com/contact-us
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