Helping Teens Become Goal-Setters // Let’s Start the Year Right
In this insightful episode, Clinical Director Jared Sartell delves into the transformative journey of teens who have faced developmental challenges. He sheds light on how these young individuals can learn to take ownership of their lives, with a special focus on effective goal setting and fostering personal growth. Join us as we explore the empowering […]
Bridging Cultures: Turning Winds’ Transformative Journey in Belize
Carl calls in from Belize! We learn not only about the fun activities – but how the trip transformed the Turning Winds teens and an entire rural village. To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.
Teen Stress Relief Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Season
Managing Teen Stress, Emotional Overwhelm and Holiday Pressures We often view the holiday season as a time for joy and celebration with family and friends, but for many teens, it’s a period filled with holiday anxiety and stress. There is a delicate balance in managing teen stress during the holidays while enjoying the season. In […]
A Mother Shares: The Decision to Enter Treatment During the Holidays
Kevin sits down with the mother of an alumni and they discuss the decision for their teenage son to go for treatment in 2019. We hope it helps provide critical perspective to families on a similar journey. To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.
How to Communicate with a Defiant Teenager
Parental Strategies: How to Effectively Communicate with Your Defiant Teenagers Communicating with a defiant teenager can be complex and often incredibly difficult and frustrating for parents. We try to understand that a normal part of teen development is becoming more independent and testing boundaries. We know that as hard as it is for us to […]
Teen Mental Health Strategies for a Relaxing Winter Break
Essential Teen Mental Health Strategies for a Restful and Peaceful Winter Break Parents are concerned about the holidays, shopping and family gatherings during the winter break. Rarely do we think of the winter break as a time to implement teen mental health strategies, practice emotional healing, and teach our teenage children about the importance of […]
Christmas Shopping as Clinical Assignment
How can teens connect with and experience the holidays in healthier ways? At Turning Winds, every aspect, including the approach to celebrating Christmas, plays a therapeutic role. Kevin dives into historical behavioral contexts with Carl Baisden and explores innovative ways the program works with individuals to foster personal growth and bring joy to the season. […]
An Alumnus Shares // Experiences that created growth
Kevin sits down with a recent alumnus of the program for a discussion on what finally worked for him after trying other paths before arriving on campus. What does he feel really turned things around? Find out in this episode where you get to hear a first hand experience. To learn more about Turning Winds, […]
Encouraging Your Teen to Be a Self-Solver
Kevin sits down on campus with Carl Baisden to discuss the barriers that prevent teens from developing the important skill of solving their own problems unaided. Are you unknowingly creating those same bad dynamics in your home? To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.
What’s changing in teen mental health?
Kevin and Jared are discussing the differences in the mental health of today's teens compared to previous generations and how treatment methods are adapting to meet these new challenges. To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.
