5 Tips from Gordy Graham about Drugs
I first was introduced to Gordy Graham in 1988 at a morning breakfast
seminar at the old Canyon Club at Eagle Crest, Oregon in the spring of 1988.
I went to breakfast that morning with my father, Bob McHatton, Sr., to hear
a few words of wisdom from this guy named Gordy. Gordy once was a career
criminal, a bad guy, a prison inmate, a rough guy who was in prison for 17
years for safe-cracking, inciting riots, and fighting. But that day Gordy
was a man who had turned his life around and became a good guy, now a
motivational speaker and an author of two books.
I remember how much I was moved that day by my introduction to Gordy Graham.
He had a unique way of relating to me and my dad. After the talk, I
remember how my dad smiled and seemed to react to the words from Gordy.
Gordy's words have a universal theme. I felt he was talking to me. My dad
felt he was talking to him. Each person in that audience felt Gordy was
talking to them individually. Gordy has terrible diction. He paces
constantly around the room like he is full of coffee. He is a little rough
around the edges. But, frankly, Gordy is the Everyman in all of us. He
represents the change that is possible in all of us.
Recently I asked Gordy for his advice for a grandparent or a parent, on what
they should say to their kids or grandkids about drugs. Gordy was kind
enough to send me the following advice. I hope you take the time to read
it.
RJ
Gordy Graham's 5 Tips for talking to young people about drugs
1.)Whenever possible avoid a confrontational approach. When we feel pushed
we automatically push back.
2.)Be pro-active in discussing the issues surrounding drug use, i.e., make
the problem something that impacts communities and families on a larger
scale than just your son or daughter.
3.)Respect the young person's right to have opinions. Develop an
understanding that we are on the same side and solicit their input.
4.)Avoid a judgmental approach. The goal is to fix the problem not fix the
blame.
5.)Take advantage of opportunities to discuss current events (newspaper
articles, news stories) relating to the consequences of drug use, however,
not with an "I told you so" attitude.
A sense of unconditional love should override every conversation.
To learn more about Gordy Graham, go to www.ggco.com
Warm regards,
RJ McHatton
Inventive Productions
www.inventiveproductions.com
seminar at the old Canyon Club at Eagle Crest, Oregon in the spring of 1988.
I went to breakfast that morning with my father, Bob McHatton, Sr., to hear
a few words of wisdom from this guy named Gordy. Gordy once was a career
criminal, a bad guy, a prison inmate, a rough guy who was in prison for 17
years for safe-cracking, inciting riots, and fighting. But that day Gordy
was a man who had turned his life around and became a good guy, now a
motivational speaker and an author of two books.
I remember how much I was moved that day by my introduction to Gordy Graham.
He had a unique way of relating to me and my dad. After the talk, I
remember how my dad smiled and seemed to react to the words from Gordy.
Gordy's words have a universal theme. I felt he was talking to me. My dad
felt he was talking to him. Each person in that audience felt Gordy was
talking to them individually. Gordy has terrible diction. He paces
constantly around the room like he is full of coffee. He is a little rough
around the edges. But, frankly, Gordy is the Everyman in all of us. He
represents the change that is possible in all of us.
Recently I asked Gordy for his advice for a grandparent or a parent, on what
they should say to their kids or grandkids about drugs. Gordy was kind
enough to send me the following advice. I hope you take the time to read
it.
RJ
Gordy Graham's 5 Tips for talking to young people about drugs
1.)Whenever possible avoid a confrontational approach. When we feel pushed
we automatically push back.
2.)Be pro-active in discussing the issues surrounding drug use, i.e., make
the problem something that impacts communities and families on a larger
scale than just your son or daughter.
3.)Respect the young person's right to have opinions. Develop an
understanding that we are on the same side and solicit their input.
4.)Avoid a judgmental approach. The goal is to fix the problem not fix the
blame.
5.)Take advantage of opportunities to discuss current events (newspaper
articles, news stories) relating to the consequences of drug use, however,
not with an "I told you so" attitude.
A sense of unconditional love should override every conversation.
To learn more about Gordy Graham, go to www.ggco.com
Warm regards,
RJ McHatton
Inventive Productions
www.inventiveproductions.com
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