In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts discusses with guest Tyler Barkey, who shares his life experiences and journey towards recovery from addiction. Tyler, a counselor with over a decade of experience working with different age groups, opens up about his struggles stemming from a challenging childhood, substance abuse during his teenage years, and his eventual path to sobriety. He highlights the importance of spiritual awareness and the role of community support in recovery. Tyler also talks about his work through Third Chance Services, where he provides Coaching and counseling to individuals, focusing on empowering them to overcome life challenges. The episode sheds light on addiction, recovery, and the significance of holistic treatment approaches.

Tyler’s Bio and Contact Information

Tyler has worked with adolescents, young adults, and adults for over 10 years in many different counseling settings. Tyler’s goal is to meet people where they are and help get them to the place they want to be. He uses his own personal experiences and passion for Growth to help motivate and hopefully inspire others to live a purposeful life. We all know life isn’t always easy, but Tyler believes that everyone has the ability to grow into the person they aspire to be.

Contact Information:

Website: thirdchanceservices.com

Phone: 720-655-3845

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To find out more about dave go to : davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page at: psychologyprofessiorandminister.com

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Dave Roberts LMSW, Author, Podcaster

David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt MWP School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Dave has presented workshops at national conferences of The Compassionate Friends as well as for the Bereaved Parents of the USA. He was also a keynote speaker at the 2011 and 2015 national gatherings of the Bereaved Parents of the USA. Dave also co-presented a workshop titled “Helping Faculty After Traumatic Loss” for the Parkland, Florida community in May of 2018, in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School.

Roberts has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television. In 2021,he co-authored and published a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister.