adolescents

Wellspring of Hope: Whole-Person Recovery for Girls and Their Families, with Dr. Marcy Russo and Sara Osborne

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Wellspring of Hope: Whole-Person Recovery for Girls and Their Families, with Dr. Marcy Russo and Sara Osborne
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When adolescent girls struggle with substance use and mental health challenges, traditional treatment approaches often miss a crucial element: the relational nature of how girls experience and heal from trauma. Wellspring’s approach recognizes this fundamental difference and builds treatment around it. Why Relational Approaches Matter for Girls As the Wellspring team explains, girls navigate the

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Getting Kids Un-Stuck From Failure to Launch Mode with Mark McConville, Ph.D., author

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Getting Kids Un-Stuck From Failure to Launch Mode with Mark McConville, Ph.D., author
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Why Young Adults Get Stuck Many parents watch their teens and young adults reach a certain age and then simply stop progressing. They seem capable, yet they remain stuck in a limited world they can navigate rather than venturing into full adulthood. As Dr. McConville describes his own experience: ‘I got to the point where

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A School-Based Program Identifying Personality Traits That Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use, with Dr. Patricia Conrod

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A School-Based Program Identifying Personality Traits That Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use, with Dr. Patricia Conrod
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When it comes to preventing substance use in teens, traditional approaches often focus on educating young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. But what if the key to prevention lies not in teaching kids about substances, but in helping them understand themselves? Dr. Patricia Conrod, a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry at

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Wilderness Therapy for Teens and Young Adults: A History and Considerations for Parents with Will White, DA, MSW

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Wilderness Therapy for Teens and Young Adults: A History and Considerations for Parents with Will White, DA, MSW
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Wilderness therapy represents a unique intersection of professional clinical care and outdoor experiential learning. For parents considering this option for their struggling teen or young adult, understanding its history, effectiveness, and how to choose quality programs is essential. The Evolution of Wilderness Therapy in America The roots of wilderness therapy reach back nearly a century.

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