25. Helping Your Teen Move Towards Change w/ Dr. Wiplove Lamba
In this episode, I speak with addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove Lamba addiction psychiatrist. In this episode, we speak about how to use motivational interviewing (MI) strategies to better collaborate and keep the conversation going with teens who are not yet ready to change.
Resources Mentioned In The Episode
Introduction to Motivation Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing Demonstration
Download all of the DECODE Insomnia parent resources including 5 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better (Even If They're Not Ready Yet) and Tips to Navigate Bedtime & Electronics Struggles cheatsheet.
Podcast episode: Navigating Bedtime and Electronics with Your Teen
Podcast episode: 5 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better (Even If They're Not Ready to Change Anything Yet)
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Guest Bio
Wiplove Lamba is Toronto trained addiction psychiatrist who primarily works with people who use drugs. He completed the education scholars program in 2020 and has an interest in the overlap of substance use, chronic pain, and trauma. He believes that working with people who use drugs can be a general medical skill and is currently leading the development of the substance use service at Sinai Health System.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make the biggest difference in doing hard things and bringing about difficult change, starting with sleep and going from there. Dr. Ooi created the DECODE Insomnia Clinic, a virtual clinic in Ontario, Canada that provides chronic insomnia treatment with the DECODE Insomnia Program and OHIP-covered consultation.
Music by Micheal Lerner
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The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management. Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider.
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