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Breaking Down Wilderness Therapy Myths and Reality with Trish Ruggles

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Breaking Down Wilderness Therapy Myths and Reality with Trish Ruggles
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When parents first hear about wilderness therapy for their struggling teen or young adult, reactions range from curiosity to outright skepticism. Is it safe? Will my child freeze in the woods? Isn’t this just punishment? Educational consultant Trish Ruggles has heard every question and concern over her two decades in the field, and she’s straightforward

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The Telepathy Tapes: Connection Can Defy Logic, But Not Love, with Betsy Hicks-Russ

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Telepathy Tapes: Connection Can Defy Logic, But Not Love, with Betsy Hicks-Russ
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When Betsy Hicks-Russ first learned about The Telepathy Tapes podcast, she wasn’t surprised by its warm reception. As she explains, our collective consciousness is shifting toward understanding ‘that there’s something so much bigger than what can be explained.’ For parents navigating challenges with their children—whether autism, addiction, or other struggles—this openness to what defies easy

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The Intersection of Autism and Addiction, with Dr. Brandon Park

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Intersection of Autism and Addiction, with Dr. Brandon Park
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When parents discover their teen is using substances, they often focus exclusively on stopping the drug use. But Dr. Brandon Park, founder and executive director of New Focus Academy, wants parents to dig deeper—especially when neurodiversity is part of the picture. Why Neurodiverse Teens Are More Vulnerable to Addiction According to Dr. Park, the connection

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