Diane Young & Associates

12/12/2025

When addiction touches someone you love, it can change everything - not just their life, but yours too.
You may feel exhausted, anxious, confused, or unsure how to help without losing yourself.
That’s why I’ve created 'Families Living with Addiction', a gentle, five-part online program designed to support family members living with, or deeply impacted by, addiction.
Through short videos, reflection prompts, and practical worksheets, you’ll learn how to:
• Understand addiction as a condition, not a choice
• Recognise how family roles and dynamics shift around addiction
• Set healthy, loving boundaries
• Manage your emotions and stress responses
• Move forward with acceptance, detachment, and hope
This program isn’t about “fixing” someone else.
It’s about helping you find steadiness, clarity, and healing - no matter what’s happening around you.
Each module includes a short video and simple tools you can use on your own, or with your family.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward understanding, balance, and peace, you can learn more here:
👉 https://dianeyoung.com.au/courses/families-living-with-addiction/
And remember, you don’t have to do this alone.
- Diane

11/12/2025

14/05/2025

Missed our Facebook Live series on childhood trauma?

Head to our YouTube channel to watch the series hosted by South Pacific's Addiction and Trauma Specialist, Diane Young

https://www.youtube.com/

12/05/2025

Sad news today that Pia Melody passed away. I feel heavy hearted hearing this news given her profound influence on my life and the lives of many of my clients and friends.
She was certainly a pioneer in the field of childhood trauma, codependency, and all things associated with recovery from substance abuse.
I had the privilege of meeting her and spending four hours with her in my small group of 6 at The Meadows in Phoenix, Arizona in 2019. They are memories that I will carry with me always. She profoundly influenced my own life, and I believe made me a better person, a better mother, a better, a friend, and a better therapist.
I am truly grateful for everything she did in her world, everything she stood for, her profound sense of integrity and love for those who needed someone to hold a light so they could see their way through the darkness.
Rest in peace Pia ❤️🙏

22/10/2024

31/03/2024

I’ve now completed my Advanced Training in Gestalt Supervision in Syracuse Italy. A challenging 2.5 year training with Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb, Gestalt Instituto, Italy with 20 amazing therapists from 15 different countries. Heading home after 5 trips - relieved, honoured and with memories that will stay with me forever …

18/01/2024

We’re nineteen days into 2024, how are your resolutions going? Maybe time to reset now…

Listen to this episode of Behind the Smile where I chat to Ash about New Year’s Resolutions

Listen to this episode from Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss on Spotify. To kick off the New Year, I’m sitting down with Trauma and Addiction Specialist Diane Young to discuss all things New Year’s Resolutions! In this conversation we explore the concept of setting intentions instead of New Ye...