The popular TV series, “Breaking Bad” was filmed long before the pandemic, but it can teach us some important things about substance use, addictive behaviors, and how we can learn to “Break Better.” You don’t need to know anything about the Breaking Bad series to be able to relate to this presentation. We will look at how the pandemic has affected us, how well we are coping, and what we can do to keep it from “breaking” us. If you, or someone you care about, is having problems with substance use or other addictive behaviors, this presentation is for you.

Speaker's Biography

Sean Swaby, MA, CCC, ICCAC, works as a Family Counsellor with Alberta Health Services Adolescent Addictions and Mental Health. He has over 25 years’ experience working with youth and families in various recovery settings. He is an Associate Faculty with City University – where he teaches the Psychology of Addiction, and Psychopharmacology and Psychopathology. In his practice, he uses things like pop culture and superheroes to make therapy feel less like work and more than just talking about the problems in our lives.