Ep 216. Explosive 14-Year-Old Runaway Teen and Her Backstage Drama
- November 10, 2017
In the explosive episode 216 of the Dr. Phil Show season 15, the focus is on a 14-year-old runaway teen and her backstage drama. The girl, who is not named, has already run away from home four times. As she returns to the show, she is struggling to adjust to the consequences of her actions and attempting to work through issues with family members who are not supportive of her.
The girl’s mother brings her frustrations to the show, pleading for help. She reveals her daughter’s troubling behavior, which includes drug use, self-harm and violent outbursts towards family members. Her mother says that she’s had enough and is not willing to support her anymore.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Phil talks to the girl about her behavior, trying to understand what’s going on. He speaks with her about the dangers of running away and how it can lead to serious consequences. Dr. Phil tries to communicate with her and let her know that he is there for her and wants to help her.
Dr. Phil also speaks with the girl’s mother and tries to get to the root of the problems in their relationship. He involves the family in discussions about the girl’s behavior and tries to come up with a plan to address her issues. The hope is to find a solution that will get the family back on track.
In addition to the family issues, the girl’s personal struggles are revealed. She talks about her inner pain and how she feels misunderstood by those around her. She details her struggles with drug abuse and how she’s trying to stop self-harming behavior. During the show, Dr. Phil offers the girl resources to help her deal with her inner struggles in a healthy way.
Throughout the entire episode, Dr. Phil is supportive and compassionate. He pushes the family to talk through their issues and make progress towards improving their relationship. He reinforces positive behavior, like being honest and open, and encourages the girl to make better choices.
Finally, as the show comes to a close, the girl is given the opportunity to share her story with the audience. She lets everyone know that she’s going to make a change and work on being a better person. Dr. Phil ends the program by saying, “We’ve got to invest in you. You have the power to change the direction of your life.”
Overall, the latest episode of the Dr. Phil Show is an emotional and dramatic episode that offers hope to a troubled teen and her family. Viewers will witness the challenges of dealing with complex family issues while also understanding the deep-seated struggles teenagers can have. Despite the hard conversation topics, Dr. Phil remains helpful, informative and supportive in offering hope for a brighter future.
