Podcasts about therapeutic schools

In this Will speaks with Derek Daley, the incoming president of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), about the transformative implications of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA) for outdoor behavioral health. This federal legislation focuses on increasing oversight, transparency, and accountability within youth treatment programs, aiming to establish national standards for ethical care and safety. Daley explains that the next two years will involve data collection and evaluation to guide future regulations, with NATSAP actively engaging policymakers to ensure the field's expertise and perspective shape these developments. He underscores the importance of trauma-informed care and community-based alternatives while advocating to preserve wilderness therapy as a vital option for families seeking outdoor behavioral healthcare. Daley also sheds light on the recent merger of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council (OBH) Council with NATSAP, a decision driven by declining OBH membership and the closure of numeorus programs. This merger represents a strategic shift, enabling OBH's mission to thrive within NATSAP's broader organizational structure. Daley highlights OBH's legacy as a trailblazer in accreditation standards, safety data collection, and outcome tracking, which have influenced the entire field. With SICAA emphasizing data transparency and ethical practices, this partnership positions outdoor behavioral health programs to adapt and lead amid increasing federal oversight. Daley invites listeners to engage with these changes by attending the upcoming NATSAP conference and supporting initiatives that ensure the future of outdoor-based mental health care. Here is a link to the SICAA act: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1351/BILLS-118s1351es.pdf Stories from the Field is sponsored by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org).

In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Jennifer Benson, a Therapeutic Educational Consultant at the School Solution, a consultation and placement service for families with a child who is struggling in his or her current environment despite therapeutic and academic supports. Jennifer and Alex discuss Jennifer's background, what got her into education consulting, what the School Solution is, the types of students they work with, their signature service, their philosophy, options for therapeutic schools, the intake process, the impact it can have on the families of students and advice for parents of students who are looking at therapeutic schools as an option.

Dr. Brad Reedy has a degree in in Family Science and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has served on the board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and the Utah Department of Child and Family Services.   After years as a parent educator having broadcast over 1,000 webinars on parent and family issues, Dr. Reedy released the book, The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child's Struggle and the Road Home. Using his personal story and stories from thousands of clients, he shares wisdom on how to think about parenting. Parents are asked to shift from relying on experts for advice to learning how to think about parenting questions by truly understanding themselves and doing their own work.   In The Audacity to Be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self, Brad talks about how all our relationships are connected to the relationship we have with ourselves. He shows how the foundation for intimacy with partners, our ability to parent effectively, and the meaningfulness of our lives can be tied to how well we have unraveled our unique childhood history. The book is a simple but bold exploration into what makes us human and why happiness and connection are elusive for so many. Dr. Reedy's work is counter-intuitive, but the reader will often have the experience of being found and understood as they make their way through his work. Many readers say that reading his work is like hearing something for the first time that you already knew but just didn't have the words for.   Dr. Reedy is the Executive Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experience based therapy program for adolescents, young-adults, and families. Brad's research and clinical experience includes parenting issues, attachment, adults/adolescents with substance abuse issues, developmental psychology, and children suffering with grief and loss. His podcast Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast is a recommended listen for all parents AND all human beings with any issues at all. Brad's Books and Website: https://drbradreedy.com Evoke therapy Programs: https://evoketherapy.com Finding You Podcast: https://evoketherapy.com/resources/podcast/ The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Welcome Back No-Problem Parents!   In this episode, we delve into a powerful story of resilience and hope. Join us as we hear from a determined mother who shares a deeply personal account of how neurofeedback became the lifeline that saved her son's life. Discover the transformative impact of this cutting-edge therapy and the incredible journey of a mother's unwavering dedication to her child's well-being.   Meet Dianne Kosto, the CEO and Founder of SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training, which provides Neurofeedback services and systems to individuals, families, therapeutic programs, and professionals across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. With the knowledge that Neurofeedback saved her son's life and restored hope for her family, Dianne is a Mom on a Mission to make Neurofeedback technology available to individuals and families so they can avoid the trauma her family experienced as a result of her son's brain dysregulation. From an early age, Dianne's son was kicked out of schools and programs. Dianne continually sought an environment that would help her son thrive. While physicians, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and education professionals gave her advice, no one told her about Neurofeedback. For over 13 years Dianne has trained and provided clinical and technical support for programs and professionals who utilize Neurofeedback and SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training systems and/or services. As an approved instructor for Bridgeport College's CEC and Certificate Course, Dianne instructed Chiropractors in Advanced qEEG courses. Dianne presents to various continuing education conferences across the USA, including NATSAP (National Association for Therapeutic Schools and Programs), ATTACh, Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools of (ATN) Attach and Trauma Network, SC Counseling Association, Outdoor Behavioral Health Conference, and more. Dianne has also presented for COSY providing continuing education credits for Counselors, Social Workers, and mental health professionals.   Learn more about Dianne by clicking one of the links: Website: SymmetryNeuropathwayTraining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SymmetryNeuroPT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symmetryneuropt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/symmetryneuropt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/SYMMETRYNeuroPT/   __________________________________________________________________________________   Thank you, Shear Dynamics for sponsoring today's podcast episode! >> To learn more about Shear Dynamics visit www.sheardynamicsmn.com or Call or text 320-492-7083   __________________________________________________________________________________   Volume 2 No Problem Parenting: Resources and Stories that Create Confidence and Connection AVAILABLE NOW: Paperback or KINDLE   No-Problem Parenting; Raising Your Kiddos with More Confidence and Less Fear! Order your copy HERE   Are you ready to become a No-Problem Parent?   Start here: Becoming a No-Problem Parent Parenting on-demand program.   The most common response I get from parents that have worked with me is “We wish we would've known of you years ago."   To learn more about Parenting Support, be a guest on the show or hire Jaci to Speak at your next event: Schedule a call now: Jaci's Calendar   __________________________________________________________________________________   Want access to ALL of Jaci's favorite resources, training, parenting courses, and all things No-Problem Parenting? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and get the free Make it Right PDF Download. Listen to Episodes 9 and 23 for more info on the benefits of The Make it Right Technique!   Follow us on FB Follow us on IG Follow us on LinkedIn     Hugs and High Fives,   Jaci    

Recovery is possible! **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. In this encore presentation, we are highlighting our conversation with Dr. Brad Reedy, L.M.F.T. Dr. Brad Reedy is a Co-Owner and Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young- adults, and families. Dr. Brad is also an Author, Public Speaker, and Podcast Host, and has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services, the Board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the En Garde Arts Board, a New York-based theatre company He is also the Founder of Enlightening Relationships and provides parent coaching, couples therapy, and individual therapy. Previously, as owner and partner, Brad served as a primary therapist, Clinical Director, and Executive Director for Second Nature Wilderness Programs, helping that program become the most successful wilderness therapy program in the country. Topics Discussed: How wilderness therapy brings self-awareness Discovering the hero's journey in all of us Becoming who you are and learning to love yourself Why you don't have to explain your boundaries Connect with Brad Reedy: Web: https://evoketherapy.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/EvokeTherapy/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/evoketherapy/ TW: https://twitter.com/EvokeTherapy YT https://www.youtube.com/c/EvokeTherapyPrograms/videos Resources: Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-you-an-evoke-therapy-podcast/id1157223571 & https://soundcloud.com/evoketherapyprograms Books https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682450023/ref=olp-opf-redir?aod=1&ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1453251333&sr=1-1 & https://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Be-You-Learning-Horrible/dp/057865444X/ Connect with Archway Academy: FB: https://www.facebook.com/archwayacademyhtx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/archwayacademy/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBgxwG5CC6qBcJ3U6KcK5Q Contact Archway Academy: If you or a student you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule a tour. We are here to help --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/archway-academy/message

Rob and Ryan DeLena are the co-authors of the Memoir Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life to be released in March of 2023. “As a child Ryan DeLena had difficulty controlling his emotional outbursts. This led to placement in therapeutic schools that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraints. Nothing helped from a team of doctors to heavy medication. Then in 2010, Ryan was voluntarily committed to a mental hospital for further evaluation. His parents Rob and Mary Beth were counseled to place him in a group home. They refused… Written in two voices, Without Restraint is a joint father-son memoir told with both pain and levity, struggle and strength, adventure and heart. It is the story of a misunderstood boy, a father's growth, and a shared love of the outdoors that formed their unbreakable bond.” You'll hear both Ryan and Rob share their experiences with Therapeutic Schools in Massachusetts – getting both perspectives is powerful. This is not intended to be mental or general health advice. This show is for entertainment purposes only. For advice, consult your trusted healthcare provider. Show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/220 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rob + Ryan's Book: Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life Hardcover Michele on IG Michele's Freebie – join the newsletter GUEST BIOS: Robert C. DeLena was raised in Revere, MA, and is a graduate of The Governor's Academy, Trinity College, and Northeastern University School of Law. After practicing law unhappily, he founded a small recruiting company called Legal Staffing Solutions, and for over twenty years has advised law firms, lawyers, and law students on legal hiring. Rob lives in Sudbury, MA with his wife, Mary Beth, and their daughter, Abigail, who currently attends Hamilton College. He spends time skiing with his son Ryan and the great friends he's made during his journey from beginner to reluctant adventurer. Rob has skied all over the United States, internationally in Canada, Chile and Argentina, and even survived a backcountry expedition in Antarctica. He is planning to return to Antarctica with Ryan in late 2022. Ryan C. DeLena is currently a junior at Northern Vermont University studying Outdoor Education. He is widely known in the outdoor community through his social media presence as “Extreme Ryan.” He was pictured on the cover of Backcountry Ski Maps (2020) and has conquered many of the world's signature ski runs including Super-C Couloir in Chile, Little Couloir in Montana, and Tuckerman Ravine in New Hampshire. Ryan has climbed and skied additional peaks in Oregon, Washington, Utah, California, Nevada, Wyoming, and Antarctica. He is an enthusiastic rock climber, ice climber, and avid hiker, summiting the Grand Teton twice and has recently completed the “Hundred Highest” hiking peaks in New England. Ryan has earned advanced certifications from the American Mountain Guides Association and the Professional Ski Instructors of America. He spends every available moment in the White Mountains and plans on adventuring in Svalbard, Peru, and Antarctica in 2022. Thank you so much for listening!

“I would love to see family's reach out earlier for support, somehow have a system in place where there's not that stigma and they feel okay asking for help when things first have started to happen. You know, so that they get connected with help and they talk to other parents that are in it too.” Host and Special Education Law Attorney Tracey Spencer Walsh speaks with Leah Madamba, MS, NCC, LCMHC, and Family Services Director at Trails Carolina about how wilderness therapy programs can provide a safe space for struggling children and adolescents as an alternative to traditional treatments; and the significant impact these programs can make on families and their children suffering with mental health or behavioral challenges. Tracey's entire career has led up to this moment. Bringing her over twenty-five years of expertise in the legal industry to the air waves, Tracey dives deeper into the world of special needs and civil rights law to give parents the relevant and supportive information they crave and need, without having to sift through a mountain of articles or paperwork. It's about cutting through the constant noise, pulling the most important tidbits out, and absorbing key advice and anecdotes that help you and your child excel on their journey. For more information about Trails Carolina, visit https://trailscarolina.com/. National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs: https://natsap.org/ Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council: https://obhcouncil.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tracey-spencer-walsh/message

Recovery is possible! **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. In this episode of A Way Through, Jamie Edwards, Director of Community Relations at Archway Academy, is joined by Dr. Brad Reedy, L.M.F.T. Dr. Brad Reedy is a Co-Owner and Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young- adults, and families. Dr. Brad is also an Author, Public Speaker, and Podcast Host, and has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services, the Board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the En Garde Arts Board, a New York-based theatre company He is also the Founder of Enlightening Relationships and provides parent coaching, couples therapy, and individual therapy. Previously, as owner and partner, Brad served as a primary therapist, Clinical Director, and Executive Director for Second Nature Wilderness Programs, helping that program become the most successful wilderness therapy program in the country. Topics Discussed: How wilderness therapy brings self-awareness Discovering the hero's journey in all of us Becoming who you are and learning to love yourself Why you don't have to explain your boundaries Connect with Brad Reedy: Web: https://evoketherapy.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/EvokeTherapy/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/evoketherapy/ TW: https://twitter.com/EvokeTherapy YT https://www.youtube.com/c/EvokeTherapyPrograms/videos Resources: Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-you-an-evoke-therapy-podcast/id1157223571 & https://soundcloud.com/evoketherapyprograms Books https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682450023/ref=olp-opf-redir?aod=1&ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1453251333&sr=1-1 & https://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Be-You-Learning-Horrible/dp/057865444X/ Connect with Archway Academy: FB: https://www.facebook.com/archwayacademyhtx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/archwayacademy/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBgxwG5CC6qBcJ3U6KcK5Q Contact Archway Academy: If you or a student you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule a tour. We are here to help Address: 6221 Main St. Houston, TX 77030 Call: 713.328.0780 Email: sasha.coles@archwayacademy.org Website: https://archwayacademy.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/archway-academy/message

Welcome to A Way Through, a podcast brought to you by Archway Academy! The purpose of this podcast is to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different is possible; Recovery is possible! **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. In this episode of A Way Through, Jamie Edwards, Director of Community Relations at Archway Academy, is joined by Dean Porterfield, LPC-MHSP, NCC. Dean is Executive Director of ARCH Academy and Owner of Do Life! Counseling and Consulting, PLLC in Nashville, TN. Dean has been with Cumberland Heights for over 11 years, has served as Executive Director of an outdoor therapeutic program for adolescent males for over ten years, and has also served on the Board of Directors of NATSAP (National Board of Therapeutic Schools and Programs), and frequently presents at national, international, and local conferences. Dean is also an approved LPC clinical supervisor and brings over 24 years of experience working with the adolescent population and their families. He believes in a strength-based approach and understands that authentic relationships with the teens and families we serve are paramount for lasting change. Dean is also invested in combining true-tested approaches such as the Twelve steps with other evidence-based clinical intervention modalities to treat substance abuse and the underlying struggles that complement the teen's self-medicating behavior. Dean is a sought speaker who has spoken at numerous conferences nationally and internationally throughout his career. Be sure to subscribe to A Way Through to stay updated on each new episode and leave a review of the show! Topics Discussed: Differences between male & female adolescents with substance use Understanding adolescence substance use without judgment The power of resiliency and identifying strengths Overcoming feelings of guilt, shame, & failure parents face Connect with Dean Porterfield, LPC-MHSP, NCC: Web: https://www.arch.org/ & https://www.dolifetherapy.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/archacademytn IG: https://www.instagram.com/archacademyorg/ Connect with Archway Academy: FB: https://www.facebook.com/archwayacademyhtx/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/archwayacademy/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBgxwG5CC6qBcJ3U6KcK5Q Contact Archway Academy: If you or a student you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule a tour. We are here to help. Address: 6221 Main Street Houston, TX 77030 Call: 713.328.0780 Email: sasha.coles@archwayacademy.org Web: https://www.archwayacademy.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/archway-academy/message

Today's episode is all about understanding how the deepest experiences we had in our childhoods can manifest in our adult lives. Molly welcomes Dr. Brad Reedy and he explains that the “attachment wounds” that we have today really are the result of some traumas we may have had in the past when we were forming our identity and having first connections. These wounds may have been developed due to some kind of abandonment and/or negligence.    Dr. Brad also discusses the importance of expressing ourselves, showing up as who we are in all situations, and respecting our time to heal old traumas. You will also learn the concepts of gaslighting (a psychological term to refer to subtle manipulation) and narcissism (a characteristic of someone who has a wound of not being seen or recognized). Tune in!   Episode Quotes   “Once you're allowed to be who you are, you have access to all the energy, all the magic, all the love.” – Dr. Brad Reedy “If your children need you to be perfect, they're doomed. That's a fact. They just need you to be human and being human means making mistakes, apologizing, and working on it again.” – Dr. Brad Reedy     Key Highlights Dr. Brad talks about the importance of showing up authentically in life, expressing ourselves and knowing that people around will be ok with it; What's an attachment wound, how it affects us as adults, and how we can start to heal it in order to be better people; Often times when we were kids (and sometimes as adults) we were thought to sacrifice our inner peace to be accepted by parents/others; Dr. Brad explains how therapists, mentors, and coaches need to be a good fit because they're also humans and sometimes also need to work on themselves; The concept of gaslighting and how people can subtlety manipulate us into doubting ourselves; How to honor and respect our own time to properly heal the wounds from our traumas.   Related Links Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller Gaslight (1944)   About Dr. Brad Reedy Dr. Brad Reedy is a co-owner and Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young-adults and families. He is also the Founder of Enlightening Relationships and provides parent coaching, couples therapy, and individual therapy. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services, the Board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the En Garde Arts Board, a New York based Theatre Company. Dr. Brad is a prolific public speaker and has been invited to deliver keynote addresses at conferences, private events, nationally syndicated radio shows, and universities on experiential therapy, mental health issues treatment, childhood issues, and parenting. After years as a parent educator, having broadcast over 1,400 webinars on parent and family issues, he authored The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child's Struggle and the Road Home and The Audacity to be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self. He also hosts the podcast, Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast. You can follow his Instagram account @drbradreedy - it's amazing.   Connect with Dr. Brad Reedy Instagram: @drbradreedy   About Molly Carmel Molly is a leading addiction and eating disorder therapist and the founder of the Beacon Program, which offers individual and group solutions to help people break free from their destructive relationships with food and dieting. She is also the author of ‘Breaking up with Sugar' and the host of ‘What You're Craving' Podcast.   Connect with Molly Want to spend MORE time together? Me too! Here are all the ways: Instagram: @mollycarmel Facebook: Molly Carmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Free Mini Masterclass: mollycarmel.com/signup Breaking Up with Sugar Course: molly-carmel.mykajabi.com/buws-course Breaking Up with Sugar Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Monthly Group Coaching: mollycarmel.com/coaching-with-molly Weekly IntenSati Spiritual Fitness Class: mollycarmel.com/intensati

Some states find innovative and generous ways to support higher education for their residents, and Florida is one of them. As the first of what will be an ongoing series on state scholarships, Mike and Amy invited educational consultant Carrie Bedard and educator Jason Robinovitz to discuss the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships? How much can these scholarships amount to? Are these scholarships only open to Florida residents? What are the general requirements for Bright Futures? What should aspiring scholarship applicants know in advance? MEET OUR GUESTS Carrie Bedard and Jason Robinovitz are the moderators of the Bright Futures Scholarship Parent page on Facebook. Carrie Bedard of Soar 2 Success Consulting graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Hospitality and a Minor in Psychology. She has worked in education throughout her career, including teaching, tutoring and personal essay development. She has an extensive background in Marketing and Public Speaking, which she uses to help her students to become the best they can be to achieve their goals. In 2012, she decided to make helping students a full time venture, after seeing parents had no idea how to guide their students in the college guidance and admissions process and guidance counselors were over worked with hundreds of students and couldn't give the 1-1 attention necessary to properly guide students. She has traveled and met with college admissions staff, joined the Southern Association of College Admissions Counselors, and worked with over 100 families around the globe. Carrie first appeared on this podcast in episode 50 to discuss Utilizing A Reflection Journal To Prepare For Your College Essay. Find Carrie at cbedardfl@yahoo.com. Jason Robinovitz is the Chief Operating Officer of all Score At The Top Learning Centers. Jason oversees each Center's day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of top quality educational support and guidance services to client families. As team leader for a staff of more than 100 educators, Jason is in charge of strategic decision-making, including best practice policies, customer service, staffing, training, marketing, systems, and technology. Jason is also involved in educational consulting services for college, boarding school, and law school clients. Meeting with students, Jason specializes in directing pre-law and future law-school students toward the extracurricular activities that will help position them for success. Skillfully guiding them through the application and essay process, Jason helps students distinguish themselves from the rest of the applicant pool. He also works with families seeking therapeutic placements for their children, identifying the “best fit” schools and programs for them and interfacing with these schools and programs to ensure successful placements. Jason is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the National Test Prep Association. As an active member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Secondary School Admission Test Board, Robinovitz is part of a professional network of admission directors, educators, psychologists and other educational consultants. Jason first appeared on this podcast in episode 20 to discuss Therapeutic Schools and Teens In Crisis. Find Jason at jason@scoreatthetop.com. LINKS Florida Financial Aid Application Florida Bright Futures Program Details RELATED EPISODES HOW TO WIN LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS WHAT IS SCHOLARSHIP DISPLACEMENT? ATTENDING A LARGE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

Dr. Brad Reedy is a Co-owner and Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young adults, and families. Previously, as owner and partner, Brad served as a primary therapist, Clinical Director, and Executive Director for Second Nature Wilderness Programs helping that program to become the most successful wilderness therapy program in the country. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services, the Board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, the Choosing Mental Health board, and the En Garde Arts Board, a New York-based theatre company. He is a prolific public speaker and has been invited to deliver keynote addresses at conferences, private events, nationally syndicated radio shows, and universities on experiential therapy, mental health issues treatment, childhood issues, and parenting. After years as a parent educator, having broadcast over 1,200 webinars on parent and family issues, he authored The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child's Struggle and the Road Home and The Audacity to be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self. He also hosts the podcast, Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast.Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-dude-therapist)

In this special episode, we provide listeners with our perspective on this book and the status of the behavioral treatment industry now as compared to 10+ years ago.  The book was recently published and gives a negative view on the industry.  We wanted to provide a more balanced view for parents to understand and consider as they make decisions for themselves and their children.  Enjoy! For more information on NATSAP, click on the link below. https://www.natsap.org/Public/About_NATSAP/The-State-of-Therapeutic-Schools-and-Programs/Public/About_Natsap/The-State-of-Therapeutic-Schools-and-Programs-Long.aspx?hkey=2ccf26b6-1a22-4188-9bff-c273e9e18f53

We are really excited to share this information packed episode with you. John Hall, Primary Therapist, Chief Quality Officer and Director of Research at Telos Residential Treatment in Orem, UT joins us today. He shares:   Middle of treatment and transitioning timeframes - child regressing, parent involvement, safe landings, resources, etc. NATSAP and his role there Trends and Research parents should know about and where to find it - ex.  family involvement vs. non-family involvement and golden thread Evidence based treatment discussion (one of Telos' 10 pillars) Effective parent discussion (another one of Telos' 10 pillars) Telos offering and what makes it unique Covid impact John references a few resources and contact points: - Telos - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs - Outdoor Behavioral Health Council - Independent Educational Consultant Association

In this interview Andrew Sapp, PhD the Founder and CEO of both Novitas Academy and Cherry Gulch describes what these communities are like, their therapeutic approach, and the types of kids that attend them. Make sure you subscribe, rate and comment to get more from PsyTalk with Dr. B #PsyTalk #DrB

Andrew Sapp PhD is the Founder and CEO of both Novitas Academy and Cherry Gulch. He has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents in therapeutic communities and wilderness programs. In this interview he describes what these communities are like, their therapeutic approach, and the types of kids that attend them. Make sure you subscribe, rate and comment to get more from PsyTalk with Dr. B #PsyTalk #DrB

This week, Mark Bocker speaks to Shahana Knight, Childhood Trauma and Mental Health Specialist. Shahana is the Founder and Director of TPC therapy Ltd. A mental health service for children and young people. She manages a large team of play therapists who work with vulnerable children in schools, adoption, fostering and homicide across the UK. She … Continue reading What are Therapeutic Schools and why should all schools follow this pattern? Shahana Knight explains. PP252 →

Josh White is the Executive Director/Co-founder of Red Mountain Sedona. Josh's journey into the wilderness therapy field began while he was at Naropa University, where he first heard about the field. Josh would meet his future wife, Maureen, at Naropa, and they would both, later on, co-found Red Mountain. Josh, who is a "teacher at heart," worked at Wingate as a therapist for young adults. Josh shares the magic of the field, how his dog, Lulu, found him and the mindfulness focus of Red Mountain. Bio from Red Mountain Website: Josh earned his Master’s Degree in Psychology from Naropa University, the nation’s premier mindfulness-based therapeutic training institution, in 2002, and has had a long and distinguished career as a recognized leader and innovator within the adolescent and young adult treatment field. A Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Certified Group Psychotherapist, Josh has presented nationally at over 30 behavioral health conferences, including the Young Adult Transition Association, American Group Psychotherapy Association, Independent Educational Consultants Association, Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council, and National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. After beginning his career with adolescents and young adults as a martial arts instructor in 1994, Josh shifted his focus to behavioral health in 1998, serving as both a behavioral health technician and a Master’s-level clinician before becoming an administrator in 2005.  In addition to his clinical work, Josh has served as a Program Director, Clinical Director, and Executive Director in top treatment programs for adolescents and young adults. Josh is a Senior Instructor and the second-ranking active practitioner of Ten-Chi Kenpo, an innovative martial art combining Karate, Jujitsu, Judo, Aikido, and T’ai Chi. Josh is also one of approximately 500 teachers worldwide authorized to teach in the White Plum Zen tradition, and enjoys incorporating Zen teachings into his clinical and administrative work. Josh served on the faculty at Naropa University and Oregon Health and Science University, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the White Plum Zen Teachers Association and as President of Prajna Zendo, the nonprofit Zen training center founded by his teacher.  Josh was also a founding officer of the Colorado Group Psychotherapy Society, has coached numerous youth baseball and soccer teams, and actively supports a number of local and national charities. A proud husband and father whose greatest joys in life are his wife and teenage son, Josh is also an avid guitarist and former professional musician who opened for Run DMC, Vertical Horizon, Edwin McCain, and the Violent Femmes. When he’s not spending time with his family and students, he enjoys hiking in the beauty of Sedona and the Front Range; playing with his dogs; seeing live music; building and playing guitars; and competing in (and occasionally winning) Red Mountain’s long-running fantasy baseball league. “Mindfulness saved my life. Learning how to watch and consciously engage with my thoughts, feelings and impulses saved me from a self-destructive path fueled by past trauma and poor choices. Today I am living my dream teaching and mentoring young people who are just like I was, and helping them find a path of productivity and peace.”

Dr. Brad Reedy is the Clinical Director/Co-Owner of Evoke Therapy Programs. Brad discusses his long career as a wilderness clinician as well as his newest book, "The Audacity to be You." He shares his remarkable journey from being a high school drop out in California to earning his Ph.D. at Brigham Young University to getting hired as a clinician at Aspen Achievement without any wilderness experience. Brad went on to join Second Nature Wilderness as a clinician and then to be a co-founder of Evoke. From Evoke's webpage: Dr. Reedy began his studies at Brigham Young University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Family Science. Next, he attended Loma Linda University where he received an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy and then returned to B.Y.U. and completed his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brad's research and clinical experience includes parenting issues, family trauma, treatment with sexual abuse victims, domestically violent offenders, adults/adolescents with substance abuse issues, eating disordered patients, sexual perpetrators, attachment issues, developmental psychology and children suffering with grief and loss. Brad works with a variety of populations that often include students with dual diagnoses and gifted intelligence. He has served on the board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and the Utah Department of Child and Family Services. After years as a parent educator having broadcast over 1000 webinars on parent and family issues, Brad released the book, The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child's Struggle and the Road Home. Using his personal story and stories from thousands of clients, he shares wisdom on how to think about parenting. Parents are asked to shift from relying on experts for advice to learning how to think about parenting questions by truly understanding themselves and doing their own work. Miles Adcox, Onsite CEO, praises the work as a "must-read for any parent" and Harriet Lerner, author of The Dance of Anger, calls Brad a "gentle, authentic and wise guide." Most recently, (with his partners Rick Heizer & Matt Hoag), Brad envisioned a company that focused on the whole health of the people it served as well as it's employees. In this spirit, they founded Evoke Therapy Programs where Brad now serves as Clinical Director. He travels the country lecturing, running parenting workshops, and hosting weekly webinars to support parents and families. These broadcasts are also available on your podcast app. His parenting book is used as a foundational principle in the Evoke Therapy Programs model and is also used industry-wide to educate and support families. Born and raised in Orange County, California, the middle of three boys, Brad was raised by his mother. He grew up surfing, listening to Bob Dylan, and causing his mom a great deal of grief. Brad is married and has four children. He is an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Angels and can be easily engaged in a debate on any sports-related topic.

#28: Nancy Spitzer has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2012 specializing in trauma, addiction, co-occurring disorders and more.She was inspired to shift her career to therapy after losing her beloved brother, David, to a drug overdose. As a therapist, Nancy's passion is to not only help her individual clients, but to help families understand how to navigate the painful path of addiction, while providing opportunities for much-needed resources and support.Nancy has spoken numerous times as a presenter for The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) on the topic of families struggling with addiction and trauma.Nancy is very proud of her family - she loves to spend time with her husband and two adopted pups, and they are excited (as we are too!) to add a little one this winter to their family! **Our Sponsor:**Lionrock Recovery (http://www.lionrockrecovery.com)**Follow us here:**Podcast Website: (http://www.lionrockrecovery.com/podcast)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/LionrockRecovery/)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/lionrockrecovry)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/lionrockrecovery/)Questions, comments or feedback? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@lionrockrecovery.com

Episode 70 Dr. Brad Reedy How to Be a Heroic Parent with Dr. Brad Reedy, PhD Today Dr. Dan welcomes Dr. Brad Reedy to the podcast to discuss his inspiring work and book The Journey of the Heroic Parent. Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, Dr. Brad Reedy, PhD believes all parents can be heroic parents.  His work helps struggling adolescents, young-adults and families embark on a journey to a happier, healthier relationship — and in doing so they can achieve understanding and love. An acclaimed speaker, author, and podcast host, Dr. Brad Reedy works with parents who want to provide their children with a safe haven in the midst of today’s challenges. He provides parents with principles and skills critical for a child’s healthy development. Parents dealing with many challenging issues (anxiety/depression, school problems, substance abuse, communication difficulties, defiance/behavioral difficulties, self-harm) will want to tune into today’s informative interview.  In Episode 70, Dr. Dan and Dr. Reedy discuss the tools to help children cope, build confidence, and thrive in many circumstances including: Why “heroic” parenting? What is the heroic aspect of parenting Dr. Reedy discusses in his book? What are the things parents can do to reduce or inoculate their children from anxiety and stress? What roles do “parent shame” and “guilt” play into parenting? Should parents filter the feelings they share with their children? What is the most common mistake new parents (or parents) make? How do you account for the rise in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide in today’s youth? The show ends with Dr. Reedy’s deeply moving and personal Parent Footprint moment.  Dr. Brad Reedy has his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young-adults and families. Previously, as owner and partner, Dr. Reedy served as a Primary Therapist, Clinical Director and Executive Director for a program that became the most successful wilderness therapy program in the country. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services, the Board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the En Garde Arts Board, a New York based theatre company. He is a prolific public speaker and has been invited to deliver keynote addresses at conferences, private events, nationally syndicated radio shows, and universities on experiential therapy, mental health, childhood issues, parenting, and organizational health. He is also the host of the podcast for Evoke Therapy Programs on iTunes and Soundcloud and has broadcast over 1000 webinars on mental health topics and parent and family issues. To find out more about Heroic Parenting and Dr. Reedy’s work and book go to  www.evoketherapy.com and www.drbradreedy.com.

While every teen endures some level of emotional or behavioral turmoil, some reach such a crisis point that they require immersive therapy in specialized academic or nonacademic settings. Amy and Mike invited education professional Jason Robinovitz to explain the different options for therapeutic schools and teens in crisis.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? What kind of students need therapeutic schools and programs? What are the purposes and goals of these programs? What happens in wilderness therapy? What is a therapeutic boarding schools ? What should parents do while their children are enrolled in these programs?  MEET OUR GUEST Jason Robinovitz, the Chief Operating Officer of all Score At The Top Learning Centers, oversees each Center’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of top quality educational support and guidance services to client families. As team leader for our staff of more than 100 educators, Jason is in charge of strategic decision-making, including best practice policies, customer service, staffing, training, marketing, systems, and technology. Jason is also involved in educational consulting services for college, boarding school, and law school clients. Meeting with students, Jason specializes in directing pre-law and future law-school students toward the extracurricular activities that will help position them for success. Skillfully guiding them through the application and essay process, Jason helps students distinguish themselves from the rest of the applicant pool. He also works with families seeking therapeutic placements for their children, identifying the “best fit” schools and programs for them and interfacing with these schools and programs to ensure successful placements. As an active member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Secondary School Admission Test Board, Robinovitz is part of a professional network of admission directors, educators, psychologists and other educational consultants. Jason graduated from the University of Denver with a BSBA in Finance and concentrations in Real Estate and Leadership. Three years later, he graduated from Emory University School of Law with a concentration in business and corporate law. Jason practiced medical malpractice law for five years before joining Score At The Top. He is a member of the Florida Bar. Jason is the son of Judi Robinovitz, founding owner of Score At The Top Learning Centers. He can be reached at https://www.scoreatthetop.com/ ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

Audrey Peavey is Outreach Director at Potomac Program. Audrey's entry into the field occurred in 2001 when a friend of hers asked her to be the admissions director of New Horizons for Young Women. New Horizons for Young Women was a wilderness program located in Maine that worked exclusively with girls ages 13-18. Audrey worked at the program from the day it opened in 2000 to the day it closed in 2008. Audrey recounts the unique history of the program and what she learned in the process. Audrey has served the field in many ways, including being a board member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). She encourages women entering the field to "find great women mentors" and get connected with Evolvingwomen.net. Audrey Peavey is currently Outreach Director at Potomac Programs which provides coaching, intensive outpatient services, and partial hospital programs in different locations across the country.

Welcome to Season 2 of Revealing Voices! Amie Carey is a mother of 3 from NYC who is passionate about changing the conversation around child and adolescent mental health.  She has been an advocate for families in crisis for about 5 years. Amie wrote a blog about her family's experience which then morphed into a podcast called "A Girl I Know" to share her story with a broader audience.  Her oldest daughter, Violet, has struggled with behavioral challenges from a very young age.  It has changed her perspective on children, mental health, and stigma. The decision for Violet to participate in wilderness therapy and the impact it has had on the family is the focus of the episode. - Topics include: Describe the experience of wilderness therapy for adolescents. How did family and friends respond to decision for Violet to participate in this form of therapy? What changes has Amie witnessed in Violet after her wilderness experience? Why did Amie decide to start a podcast? How was the decision made with Violet to share the family's story publically? What does healing mean to you? - Shownotes: NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs Second Nature Wilderness Family Therapy "The Journey of the Heroic Parent" book by Brady M. Reedy. One of Amie's favorite books on parenting. "On Writing: A Memoir on the Craft" by Stephen King. Mentioned as an excellent book about creativity - Next Episode: Kevin Moore, Director of State of Indiana's Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)

Welcome to Season 2 of Revealing Voices! Amie Carey is a mother of 3 from NYC who is passionate about changing the conversation around child and adolescent mental health.  She has been an advocate for families in crisis for about 5 years. Amie wrote a blog about her family's experience which then morphed into a podcast called "A Girl I Know" to share her story with a broader audience.  Her oldest daughter, Violet, has struggled with behavioral challenges from a very young age.  It has changed her perspective on children, mental health, and stigma. The decision for Violet to participate in wilderness therapy and the impact it has had on the family is the focus of the episode. - Topics include: Describe the experience of wilderness therapy for adolescents. How did family and friends respond to decision for Violet to participate in this form of therapy? What changes has Amie witnessed in Violet after her wilderness experience? Why did Amie decide to start a podcast? How was the decision made with Violet to share the family's story publically? What does healing mean to you? - Shownotes: NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs Second Nature Wilderness Family Therapy "The Journey of the Heroic Parent" book by Brady M. Reedy. One of Amie's favorite books on parenting. "On Writing: A Memoir on the Craft" by Stephen King. Mentioned as an excellent book about creativity - Next Episode: Kevin Moore, Director of State of Indiana's Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)

Meditation and mindfulness are two concepts that have escaped me for years. I've always known that there's a lot we can benefit from both of them but it's difficult to find people that know much about them or can teach them in a way that makes sense. Josh and Maureen are some of the best I've found yet. In this interview we discuss tools, practices, methods, physiological benefits, mental benefits, health benefits, and more. Maureen White earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Naropa University, the nation’s leading training program for mindfulness-based therapy. Maureen is known for her ability to combine penetrating insight with humor and warmth. She has worked with young people and their families since 1996, helping countless parents and young adults to resolve long-standing issues and move into new places of abundant love and peace. Maureen speaks Spanish and has taught internationally. Maureen is a sought-after trainer for businesses seeking to learn mindfulness-based organizational management strategies. For seven years, she led transformational three-day workshops at a residential treatment center for young women. An authorized meditation teacher, she has served as core staff for multiple meditation retreats and worked with hundreds of adolescents and young adults at the apex of therapy and mindfulness practices. Josh White, Sensei, MA, LCMHC, CGP earned his Master’s Degree in Psychology from Naropa University, the nation’s premier mindfulness-based therapeutic training institution. A recognized leader and innovator within the young adult treatment field, Josh has presented nationally at conferences for the Young Adult Transition Association, American Group Psychotherapy Association, Independent Educational Consultants Association, Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council, and National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. After beginning his career with adolescents and young adults as a martial arts instructor in 1994, Josh shifted his focus to behavioral health in 1998, serving as both a behavioral health technician and a Master’s-level clinician before becoming an administrator in 2005. Prior to the founding of Red Mountain, Josh served as a Program Director, Clinical Director, and Executive Director in top treatment programs for adolescents and young adults, gathering a wealth of experience which now guides the philosophy and day-to-day operations of Red Mountain. A Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Group Psychotherapist, Josh is a Senior Instructor and the second-ranking active practitioner of Ten-Chi Kenpo, an innovative martial art combining Karate, Jujitsu, Judo, Aikido, and T’ai Chi. Josh is one of approximately 250 teachers worldwide authorized to teach in the White Plum Zen tradition, and enjoys incorporating Zen teachings into his clinical work. Josh served on the faculty at Naropa University and Oregon Health and Science University, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the White Plum Zen Teachers Association and Prajna Zendo. Josh was a founding officer of the Colorado Group Psychotherapy Society, and is active in local and national charities. A proud husband and father whose greatest joys in life are his wife and son, Josh is also an avid guitarist and former professional musician who opened for Run DMC, Vertical Horizon, and the Violent Femmes. When he’s not spending time with his family and Red Mountain students, he enjoys hiking with his dogs in Sedona’s majestic Red Rocks; building and playing guitars; and competing in (and occasionally winning) his long-running fantasy baseball league. “Mindfulness saved my life. Learning how to watch my thoughts, feelings and impulses arise and fall saved me from a self-destructive path fueled by past trauma and poor choices. Today I am living my dream teaching and mentoring young people who are just like I was, and helping them find a path of productivity and peace.” www.redmountainsedona.com

During this powerful conversation, Dr. Brad Reedy explains why it’s imperative for parents to detach in a healthy way and why over-identifying with our children can have lasting consequences.As parents, we must take our own well-being into our hands and make our own lives our project. Our children are not responsible for our serenity! It's important for us to treat our children as a person, allow them to have their feelings, love their "otherness," and avoid trying to "fix them."This episode has fascinating insights for all parents, including the transformative message to help anyone who is struggling, "You are not alone, and I am with you."Dr. Brad Reedy is a Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young adults and families. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services and the board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. He is also the Founder of Enlightening Relationships and provides parent coaching, couples’ therapy, and individual therapy.Dr. Reedy has developed an accessible and liberating approach to adolescents, young adults, and their parents. His powerful ability to use his own story and stories from the thousands of families he has treated offers hope to families suffering from mental health, addiction, and stage-of-life issues. He is a captivating public speaker and has been invited to deliver several keynote addresses on wilderness therapy, treatment of addiction, and parenting.Dr. Reedy is the author of The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child’s Struggle & the Road Home, published by Reganarts. He is also an associate producer of the upcoming play “Wilderness,” Premiering in NYC at the Abrons Arts Center with a national tour in 2017, “Wilderness” is an original multi-media, documentary theater production from En Garde Arts, telling the story of six families participating in wilderness therapy.Personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvUrznbBJk3OSoc_1nldNWgPersonal Website: http://drbradreedy.comTwitter: @27bmrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbradreedy/Personal Blog: http://drbradreedy.com/brad-reedy-blog/Evoke's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdwPCDlcKGPxI70trk8s5QAEvoke's Website: https://evoketherapy.comTwitter: @EvokeTherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvokeTherapy/Blog on Evoke: https://evoketherapy.com/the-evoke-team/blog/brad-reedy/Dr. Reedy's Book - The Journey of the Heroic Parent:https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Heroic-Parent-Childs-Struggle-ebook/dp/B00T0GIB0Q/--Find out more at http://beyondhoperadio.com--Show sponsors:The Addictions Academy - The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Hassle-Free Books - You have a message to share, it shouldn't be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.comBeyond Hope with Shar Joneshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/beyond-hope/

During this powerful conversation, Dr. Brad Reedy explains why it’s imperative for parents to detach in a healthy way and why over-identifying with our children can have lasting consequences.As parents, we must take our own well-being into our hands and make our own lives our project. Our children are not responsible for our serenity! It's important for us to treat our children as a person, allow them to have their feelings, love their "otherness," and avoid trying to "fix them."This episode has fascinating insights for all parents, including the transformative message to help anyone who is struggling, "You are not alone, and I am with you."Dr. Brad Reedy is a Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs, an experientially-based therapy program for adolescents, young adults and families. He has served on the Board of the Utah Department of Child and Family Services and the board of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. He is also the Founder of Enlightening Relationships and provides parent coaching, couples’ therapy, and individual therapy.Dr. Reedy has developed an accessible and liberating approach to adolescents, young adults, and their parents. His powerful ability to use his own story and stories from the thousands of families he has treated offers hope to families suffering from mental health, addiction, and stage-of-life issues. He is a captivating public speaker and has been invited to deliver several keynote addresses on wilderness therapy, treatment of addiction, and parenting.Dr. Reedy is the author of The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child’s Struggle & the Road Home, published by Reganarts. He is also an associate producer of the upcoming play “Wilderness,” Premiering in NYC at the Abrons Arts Center with a national tour in 2017, “Wilderness” is an original multi-media, documentary theater production from En Garde Arts, telling the story of six families participating in wilderness therapy.Personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvUrznbBJk3OSoc_1nldNWgPersonal Website: http://drbradreedy.comTwitter: @27bmrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbradreedy/Personal Blog: http://drbradreedy.com/brad-reedy-blog/Evoke's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdwPCDlcKGPxI70trk8s5QAEvoke's Website: https://evoketherapy.comTwitter: @EvokeTherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvokeTherapy/Blog on Evoke: https://evoketherapy.com/the-evoke-team/blog/brad-reedy/Dr. Reedy's Book - The Journey of the Heroic Parent:https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Heroic-Parent-Childs-Struggle-ebook/dp/B00T0GIB0Q/--Find out more at http://beyondhoperadio.com--Show sponsors:The Addictions Academy - The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Hassle-Free Books - You have a message to share, it shouldn't be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.comBeyond Hope with Shar Joneshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/beyond-hope/

In the wake of it all, more and more residential treatment centers and schools dealing with troubled teens are cropping up all over America. Many parents are perplexed as to which facilities are legitimate and which are not. Some folks even question the merits of the industry as a whole. Our guest today provides guidance for parents seeking therapeutic boarding schools like Shepherds Hill Academy. Our guest is Megan Stokes. Megan is currently the Director of Government and Public Relations for the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). In February, 2017, she will reside as the Executive Director of NATSAP. In her role as Director of Government and Public Relations for NATSAP, Megan helped pave the way for some of the policies that govern our industry. Some of her family members have been through wilderness programs, giving her a personal connection with NATSAP. Select the Right Therapeutic Boarding School Our American citizenry has strayed so far off the rails morally that young people—and even many parents—have no solid place to land their feet when it comes to moral authority or what the parent/child relationship should actually look like. And, as Scripture alludes to, this is affecting the mental and spiritual health of everyone—not just our kids. I mean, look at who we had running for president. That's more indicative of the moral and mental health of the citizenry that voted them in than it is the actual candidates themselves. Concerning postmodern thought, I have been crying from the house-tops for over 30 years about what I've been seeing happening as the result of the cultural revolution of the 1960s. It became obvious to me how it was going to impact the parent-child relationship. But, to guys like James Dobson, and Francis Schaffer before him, they saw this coming over 50 years ago. This chaos and illogic bled over into the mental health field also. In fact, it bled over into every aspect of America's infrastructure—including education, government, entertainment, advertising, media—even the church—and of course, it's darn sure affected our families. Just the divorce rate alone is enough to negatively affect our kids. But, the logical progression of a postmodern worldview leads to chaos because it proposes that everyone does what's right in their own eyes (both parents and kids). So, from chaos the logical declension is insanity, destruction, and then death. And that's pretty much what we're seeing today. I think I heard that teen suicide has just become the second leading cause of death for kids ages 15-19, just behind accidental death. Discover in today's program: How parents should properly search for a therapeutic boarding school. What is NATSAP, and how can it help parents seeking placement. Why therapeutic boarding schools are necessary. What is the Miller Bill and how could it affect therapeutic boarding schools. Why parents choose to send their teen to a therapeutic boarding school. How NATSAP can help raise funds for the tuition of therapeutic boarding schools. Picture provided by: Unsplash

In the wake of it all, more and more residential treatment centers and schools dealing with troubled teens are cropping up all over America. Many parents are perplexed as to which facilities are legitimate and which are not. Some folks even question the merits of the industry as a whole. Our guest today provides guidance for parents seeking therapeutic boarding schools like Shepherds Hill Academy. Our guest is Megan Stokes. Megan is currently the Director of Government and Public Relations for the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). In February, 2017, she will reside as the Executive Director of NATSAP. In her role as Director of Government and Public Relations for NATSAP, Megan helped pave the way for some of the policies that govern our industry. Some of her family members have been through wilderness programs, giving her a personal connection with NATSAP. Select the Right Therapeutic Boarding School Our American citizenry has strayed so far off the rails morally that young people—and even many parents—have no solid place to land their feet when it comes to moral authority or what the parent/child relationship should actually look like. And, as Scripture alludes to, this is affecting the mental and spiritual health of everyone—not just our kids. I mean, look at who we had running for president. That's more indicative of the moral and mental health of the citizenry that voted them in than it is the actual candidates themselves. Concerning postmodern thought, I have been crying from the house-tops for over 30 years about what I've been seeing happening as the result of the cultural revolution of the 1960s. It became obvious to me how it was going to impact the parent-child relationship. But, to guys like James Dobson, and Francis Schaffer before him, they saw this coming over 50 years ago. This chaos and illogic bled over into the mental health field also. In fact, it bled over into every aspect of America's infrastructure—including education, government, entertainment, advertising, media—even the church—and of course, it's darn sure affected our families. Just the divorce rate alone is enough to negatively affect our kids. But, the logical progression of a postmodern worldview leads to chaos because it proposes that everyone does what's right in their own eyes (both parents and kids). So, from chaos the logical declension is insanity, destruction, and then death. And that's pretty much what we're seeing today. I think I heard that teen suicide has just become the second leading cause of death for kids ages 15-19, just behind accidental death. Discover in today's program: How parents should properly search for a therapeutic boarding school. What is NATSAP, and how can it help parents seeking placement. Why therapeutic boarding schools are necessary. What is the Miller Bill and how could it affect therapeutic boarding schools. Why parents choose to send their teen to a therapeutic boarding school. How NATSAP can help raise funds for the tuition of therapeutic boarding schools. Picture provided by: Unsplash

"High Quality Educational and Therapeutic Care Options for Special Needs Students" Guest: Andy Anderson Raising a special needs child often presents parents with challenging therapeutic and educational decisions. Andy Anderson joins our guest host, Dr. Michelle, to talk about how The Independent Small Programs Alliance (ISPA), a consortium of small therapeutic programs, is yielding big results for special needs youth with autism, Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Founded by Anderson in 2005, ISPA members are among the highest quality educationally and clinically-based programs and schools in the US and abroad. They form an umbrella of hope for families in the US and abroad. ABOUT ANDY ANDERSON, MRA Andy Anderson is a well-known and very well respected professional in the Therapeutic Schools and Program Industry. He has 38 years of experience working with special needs children, adolescents and young adults. Former Executive Director of The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, Andy formed Independent Small Programs Alliance to assist high quality, smaller programs to succeed and thrive in a large corporate, conglomerate world.

Barbara Probst is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in “difficult” or “different” children and their families. Her book When the Labels Don't Fit (Three Rivers Press, 2008) offers a fresh, comprehensive, and practical approach to raising a challenging child - helping parents understand, cope, and nurture their children without assuming that every quirk or struggle is a sign of disorder.Barbara also teaches at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service, where she is currently completing her doctorate, and gives presentations to parent and professional groups throughout the country. Her articles have appeared in publications including the Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Families in Society, Journal of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the Twice-Exceptional Newsletter. See www.whenthelabelsdontfit.com .

Barbara Probst is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in “difficult” or “different” children and their families. Her book When the Labels Don't Fit (Three Rivers Press, 2008) offers a fresh, comprehensive, and practical approach to raising a challenging child - helping parents understand, cope, and nurture their children without assuming that every quirk or struggle is a sign of disorder.Barbara also teaches at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service, where she is currently completing her doctorate, and gives presentations to parent and professional groups throughout the country. Her articles have appeared in publications including the Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Families in Society, Journal of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, and the Twice-Exceptional Newsletter. See www.whenthelabelsdontfit.com .