Family Solutions Today
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Podcast Description
Fall in love with your family and your kids all over again with "Family Solutions Today", hosted by Dore Frances, M.A. Interviews with therapeutic treatment centers, wilderness programs, well-known authors and experts related to teens, young adults and their families. Listen to Dore live Every Monday, 12 Noon PST, Exclusively on LA Talk Radio (latalkradio.com).
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Family Solutions Today - April 18, 2011 | "What is Sustainable Growth and How to Incorporate it into Your Family's Daily Life" Special Guest: Toby Mautz, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Directorwith Pacific Quest Toby has a BA in Sociology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Boston College. After working for a nonprofit Residential Treatment Center for two years in the Boston area, he moved to Salt Lake City where he worked on a grant for the public school system. Toby then served as a primary therapist at a residential treatment center and wilderness program in Utah and went on to become Clinical Director in 2003. Discussion Topics: What is Sustainable Growth? How do you use Sustainable Growth at Pacific Quest? What success have you had with Sustainable Growth at Pacific Quest? | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - April 11, 2011 | Teens out of control - 911's vs 411's - the art of balance Special Guest: Larry Musgrave, Pastor / Founder, ABM Ministries / Lighthouse Christian Academy Larry Musgrave has been working with teens for over 12 years. He and his wife founded ABM Ministries 11 years ago. Discussion Topics: What is the difference between a 411 and a 911 teen situation? What is the best way to achieve balance in the home? What is the best way to start an in-home balance plan? How can I get everyone to participate? | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - April 4, 2011 | Measuring Success: Creating a Balance Scorecard & Performance Management System to Measure Program Success Special Guest: Greg Holeman, Chief Quality Officer of Eckerd Academy of Eckerd Youth Alternatives Discussion Topics: What is a Balanced Scorecard? What components make up a Balanced Scorecard? What are the steps in creating a Balanced Scorecard? What is the Eckerd Environmental Education Initiative? | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 28, 2011 | "WAY Outside the Box. Using Travel to Expand a Youth's Insight and World View" Special Guest: Tawny J. Davis, LCSW, Executive Director / Licensed Clinician - CERTS Programs / Kolob Canyon Residential Treatment Center and Moonridge Academy for Girls Tawny joined CERTS and Moonridge Academy and Kolob Canyon as the Executive Director in 2009, having worked in the residential treatment field for over ten years. Discussion Topics: What does WAY Outside the Box mean? What are examples of how travel has impacted kids you have worked with? How do you combine fun with learning in travel? What is next for you and the kids you work with? | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 21, 2011 | "Treating Today's Adolescent Substance Abuser" Special Guest: Dr. David Smith, MD - Chair of Adolescent Addiction Treatment for Newport Academy Discussion Topics: What are the current trends in adolescent substance abuse? What are the trends in adolescent treatment? How much treatment is available for teens today? | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 14, 2011 | Tobinworld has developed a behavior management system that strengthens appropriate behavior and lessens inappropriate behavior, and has proven successful with children suffering from autism, emotional disturbance, mental retardation and other special needs Special Guest: Judith Weber, Founder / Director of Tobinworld.org Discussion Topics: When did you found Tobinworld? What and who was your inspiration? How is Toby doing now as an adult? How has Tobinworld grown over the years? How many students do you have in your special needs schools? | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 7, 2011 | Helping Teens through Emotional Intelligence and a Positive Peer Culture at Lakeland Teen Challenge Special Guest: Gregory Del Valle,Executive Director of Lakeland Teen Challenge Int'l Discussion Topics: What is Teen Challenge? What new developments have come about for Lakeland Teen Challenge? What is the "Salvation Experience"? What is "Emotional Intelligence"? | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - February 28, 2011 | "Therapeutic Consultants are people and a place parents can trust when they begin this journey" Special Guest: David Heckenlively, MS. MFT, Therapeutic Consultant Integrated Teen Services Discussion Topics: Collaboration vs competition. How does your weekly parent group work? What is a therapeutic consultant? David developed his expertise treating adolescents over 14 years in school counseling, outpatient recovery, and acute psychiatric settings. He more recently worked as a family reunion and field therapist at a reputable adolescent wilderness program. David has evaluated well over 100 therapeutic programs and schools over the past eight years, and continues to travel on a regular basis. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - February 21, 2011 | Passion, Dedication, and a Heart to Help: An inspiring story about starting a therapeutic boarding school Dr. Andrew Sapp is the Founder and President of Cherry Gulch. He has extensive experience working with children and adolescents, as well as, in the fields of mental health and psychology. Discussion topics include: What inspired you to open a therapeutic boarding school? Where were you living at the time you were developing the program? Did you have any trouble with funding, breaking ground, or the construction process? How have things changed at the school since Aug. 2006 when you opened your doors? Dr. Sapp's greatest accomplishment has been starting Cherry Gulch and serving the many students and families that have benefited from this award winning and life changing program. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - February 14, 2011 | Intervening Upstream: Cherokee Creek Boys School and the Advantages of Therapeutic Middle Schools Guest: Beth Black, Founder of Cherokee Creek Boys School Beth Black is the FOUNDER and Chairman of the Board of Cherokee Creek Boys School, (CCBS) a therapeutic boarding school for middle school boys, ages 11-15, in Westminster, SC. Discussion topics include: Would you please share your personal journey with your own son that brought you to the place of opening Cherokee Creek Boys School? Why did you choose to focus on middle school boys? What is the school called - the Small School with the Big Heart? How long do most students stay in the program? How are the families involved in the healing process? Beth sees the founding of CCBS as the expression of a calling to work with struggling children and the converging place for the work she has done in service, marketing,training, communication and community & youth development over the past 30 years. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - February 7, 2011 | Lost Then Found, How our family's crisis gave my life "real purpose" Guest: Joel Horowitz, Co-Founder of Tommy Hilfiger, Corporation - Trustee for Friends of Families with Children in Crisis Foundation Discussion topics include: How does having a child in a therapeutic program effect the family? What is the cost of a therapeutic education? How was the Foundation conceived/started? Who does the Foundation help? How can others help support the Foundation? | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 31, 2011 | RESURRECTING ANTHONY - The day their 12 year old son was struck down by a heart attack Guests: Linda & Tony Cole - Resurrecting Anthony - a book about courage As parents, they knew tough times were part of growing a family... But as human beings, they did not know if they had the courage to survive the fight of their lives. When Linda and Tony Cole's son Anthony experienced a sudden heart attack and brain injury at the age of 12, they were overcome with grief, sorrow, and insurmountable pain. Yet more than a decade later, this family marches on together with meaning and purpose. And now the Coles are ready to share their very personal story of resurrection with you. Discussion topics include: What was that day like when you received the call that your son had been struck down by a heart attack? What is Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome? Was there anything in Anthony's medical background that indicated that this might happen? | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 24, 2011 | Outcome Research for Residential Treatment Facilities -Why Every Residential Program Should Be Measuring Its Treatment Outcomes Guest: Paul A. Sunseri, Psy.D mentalhealthoutcomes Dr. Paul Sunseri has worked for almost 30 years in residential treatment and has founded and overseen two residential treatment programs in California. In addition to being a CEO, he has worked as a residential counselor, intake worker, social worker, clinician, and consultant. Dr. Sunseri has conducted extensive research on residential treatment outcomes and has published several scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Discussion topics include: Why do residential and outdoor program need to be measuring their outcomes? What exactly do you measure for your clients? Is there currently any sort of requirement that residential programs measure their treatment outcomes? | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 17, 2011 | Assertive Treatment in the Community Guest: Alex Georgakopoulos, MFT - Coyote Coast Alex is Executive Director and Family Therapist at Coyote Coast. Alex shares a passion and vision for working with adolescents and their families and he has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in adolescent psychology during the past 20 years. Discussion topics include: How does Coyote Coast run its wrap around services for teens returning from therapeutic settings? How do their experiential activities program work? What are some examples of assertive community treatment? | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 10, 2011 | Why OT and Why NOT: Red Flags vs. "wait and see" Guest: Susan N. Schriber Orloff, OTR/L - Children's Special Services Susan is the founder and the Exec. Director, and CEO, of Children's Special Services, LLC. in Atlanta, Ga. serving learning and developmentally disabled children ages toddler through teen. She also recently founded the Modified Developmental Preschool™ for special needs children toddler through 5 years of age. Discussion topics include: What is Occupational Therapy as it relates to the developing child? What are basis developmental milestones? Is crawling important? Why is handwriting a VERY necessary skill? | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 3, 2011 | "On the Spot Answering Questions About What We Do As Therapeutic Consultants" Guest: David Heckenlively, MS, MFT CEO and Therapeutic Consultant of Integrated Teen Services David Heckenlively joins Dr. Dore Frances to explore the topic of Therapeutic Consultants and what your expectations may be, or have been when engaging in these services. This is an incredibly stressful time for a family. And it is also emotional for the child Discussion topics include: Why is hi ring an independent educational consultant such a major investment? What common mistakes do parents make when choosing residential placements on their own? How do people find educational consultants? How do you keep up with all the programs and their changes? | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - December 27, 2010 | College Success for Students who have experienced Emotional, Behavioral, and/or Learning Challenges Guest: Andrew Bryan, Educational Consultant and Founder of Emerge College Success Program. Discussion topics include: Why is the college experience important for students who have been therapeutically placed? Why are college campuses ideal settings for students in recovery? Do students in transition do better on small campuses? What are the advantages of larger campuses with support? | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - December 20, 2010 | The parental dilemma - Being seduced by "wanting the best for my kid" Guest: Stuart Brotman, LCSW Stuart Brotman has been working with youth and adolescents for over 20 years and is one of the founders of Coyote Coast. He began his work with adolescents in 1985 as a staff member in an adolescent residential treatment center. Discussion topics include: How to love your child without spoiling them. How do you tame a spoiled child? How can you assist your child who is shy? How do you help your child with their peer relationships? | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - December 13, 2010 | Daughters In Adventure Therapeutic Wilderness Programs Guests: Jessi Irvin-Wacker, LPC, Aspiro Wilderness Adventure Therapy Program Discussion topics include: What type of girl is a good candidate for an adventure therapeutic wilderness setting? What does adventure wilderness provide than an inpatient setting does not provide? Is Aspiro a "boot camp"? | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - December 6, 2010 | Target Treatment for Middle School Girls Guests: Robbi O'Kelly, MSW, LCSW and Sarah Casson-Rush, Admissions Director of New Leaf Academy for Girls in Bend, Oregon Robbi has been working with children, adolescents and families for 22 years. Sarah has an extensive background in customer service and marketing. Discussion topics include: What types of young girls do well at New Leaf Academy? How do parents and the girls cope when being so far away from each other? What are the Therapeutic Services offered at New Leaf Academy? | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 29, 2010 | Bullying & Weight Guest: Dr. Dena Cabrera, Clinical Psychologist, Remuda Ranch in Arizona Dena Cabrera, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in the state of Arizona. She has been on staff at Remuda Ranch, Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders for 12 years. Discussion topics include: How common is the type of bullying that affects weight? Is this an under-addressed public issue? Why do people bully? What do parents need to do about bullying? What can teachers do to help kids who are being bullied? | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 22, 2010 | Horizon Family Solutions, LLC & Integrated Teen Services Dore E. Frances, PhD and David Heckenlively, MS, MFT Dr. Dore Frances is the Founder of Horizon Family Solutions and is an advocate and educational/ therapeutic consultant. Dr. Frances brings over 20 years of experience assisting families and has a Masters Degree in Child & Family Studies and a Doctorate of Applied Human Development in Child and Family Development with an emphasis in Diverse Families and a minor in Child Advocacy David Heckenlively is the CEO of Integrated Teen Services, a therapist and a Therapeutic Consultant. David developed his expertise treating adolescents over 14 years in school counseling, outpatient recovery, and acute psychiatric settings. Discussion topics include: What is therapeutic consulting? Why use the services of a therapeutic consultant? What is an Independent Educational/Therapeutic Consultant? When do parents need a therapeutic consultant? When do professionals need a therapeutic consultant? | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 15, 2010 | Sea Change Hawaii Special Guest: Dr. Matt Claybaugh Discussion topics include: What is ocean-based experiential adventure therapy? How is ocean-based therapy a safe yet challenging experience for teens? What makes the Sea Change experience different from other therapeutic intervention programs for teens? How does Sea Change incorporate the parents in the process? What types of teen’s issues are appropriate for Sea Change? | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 1, 2010 | Yoga and Ecology Special Guest: Radhanath Swami Discussion topics include: Why he wrote the book "The Journey Home." How spirituality addresses timely topics such as the BP oil spill and the environment. His experiences and conversations with high-ranking spiritual figures such as the Dalai Lama of Tibet and Mother Theresa, whom he met in the ghettos of Calcutta. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - October 25, 2010 | Trauma, The Brain, and Learning: How schools can hurt and how they can heal Special Guests: Hannah Mariotti, MA and Sarah Warner, MA - Shortridge Academy.com, and their families as evidenced by an extensive background in mental health and independent education. Discussion topics include: What is trauma? What are some of the symptoms of trauma? How can trauma impact a students behavior and learning? What role can parents play in healing trauma? | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - October 18, 2010 | Addiction Interventions Special Guest: Stacie Allphin, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and National Certified Addictions Counselor for Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center Discussion topics include: What is addiction? What are some common symptoms of teen addiction? What types of treatment or levels of care are available? What do parents need to do? Does treatment work? | 10/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - October 11, 2010 | What is Stress, PTSD, and Anxiety Disorder? How Does One Heal From It? Special Guest: Brad Simkins, Counselor & Family Therapist at Inner Guide Healing Brad Simkins has spent the last three decades working with individuals, couples and families in healing. These challenges have ranged from personal spiritual healing, relationship healing, parenting healing, healing in their community, and much more. Discussion topics include: What causes anxiety and stress in our life? Is there a difference between an anxiety attack and common stress? What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - October 4, 2010 | Wilderness Works: the Case for Wilderness Therapy’s Effectiveness Special Guest: Dr. Joanna Bettman, Research Director for Open Sky Wilderness Therapy Open Sky's holistic wilderness therapy program is the most comprehensive and clinically sophisticated wilderness therapy program in the industry, and the only one that is supported by continuous outcome-based research. Open Sky sets the standard in the industry and employs the widest range of empirically supported interventions for young adults and adolescents in crisis. Discussion topics include: What is Open Sky Wilderness Therapy and what do you do there? What types of kids and young adults are treated at Open Sky and what makes this program different? | 10/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 27, 2010 | Shouting at the Sky - Troubled teens and the promise of the wild Special Guest: Gary Ferguson, Author -Author's website Discussion topics include: Shouting at the Sky was based on three months spent in a wilderness therapy for troubled teens: runaways, kids with drug addictions, boys with serious anger issues.These were middle class or upper middle class kids - they had cars, money,friends. What did they say went wrong? What did they need that they weren't getting? A lot of people hear the term wilderness therapy and they think of bootcamps. The program you write about wasn't discipline-oriented at all.So how does it work? | 9/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 20, 2010 | From Chaos to Connection, How to deal with Troubled Teens and Young Adults Special Guest: David Herz, M.A., Founder of VIVE! Discussion topics include: What is the history behind VIVE and how did it come to be created? How is VIVE different than traditional therapy? What is the Chaos to Connection book about? | 9/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 13, 2010 | Answers to Your Special Education Questions Special Guest: Tim Runner, Special Education Advocate Tim Runner is an advocate for kids. He represents you and your child to: School Districts, Mental Health Agencies, Regional Centers, Social Security Adm. Insurance Claims. Discussion topics include: How do I get special education services for my child? What are assessments? What services are available through special education? Is special education only available to children with serious handicaps? What happens once my child qualifies for special education? | 9/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 6, 2010 | Adolescent Escorts/Transports, Runaway Intervention and Recovery, and Interim Care Special Guests: Chuck Selent and David Brinkman - ADVANTAGE ISS INC. and ADVANTAGE ADOLESCENT AND INTERIM SERVICES Discussion topics include: When would a transport agency be a benefit to a family and adolescent? How can a family be helped who has a child who has run away from home or from their program? What is interim care? | 9/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 30, 2010 | Strained Relations: Help for Struggling Parents of Troubled Teens Special Guest: Marcia Stein, PHR, Author Discussion topics include: How would it feel to know you are not alone with your struggling teen? Where do you find help? The Parent Project® is a nationally acclaimed program that has been around for over twenty years. What's enabling and why it is harmful. | 8/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 23, 2010 | Cherry Gulch and their Model of Change for Boys Special Guest: Dr. Andy Sapp, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Cherry Gulch School for Boys Discussion topics include: What are the boys and their families like that you work with at Cherry Gulch? How are the academics important to the process and what does the educational system look like at Cherry Gulch? | 8/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 16, 2010 | Helping struggling youth and young adults return to a successful life path through a therapeutic wilderness experience Special Guest: Jason Law, Clinical Director, Mountain Homes Youth Ranch Jason is an outdoor enthusiast, participating in all things outdoors. He enjoys coaching youth tennis and softball leagues. Discussion topics include: What type of services does MHYR provide for youth who are struggling? How does the wilderness setting provide a different treatment experience for youth and young adults compared to a residential setting? | 8/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 9, 2010 | Helping Youth Attain Success in Their Lives Special Guest: Frank Strupith, Admissions Counselor, Oregon National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program | 8/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - July 19, 2010 | Why Young Adults ? Special Guest: Danny Conroy, Founder - Aim House Residential Mentoring Program. Discussion topics include: What inspired you to start Aim House? How have you seen the program field change over the past 20 years? Why is Boulder, Colorado a place for such a program as Aim House? | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - July 12, 2010 | Continuing Your Teen's Success Story: Tips for Bringing Your Teen Home Special Guest: Dr. Bryan Zitzman, Ph.D., Program Director - Homeward Bound Discussion topics include: What are the concerns of parents when bringing their teen home from wilderness or residential care? How do families who work with you benefit from your support? | 7/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - July 5, 2010 | Meditation for Healthy Families Special Guest: Tom Von Deck - Mediation & Yoga Discussion topics include: How does mediation contribute to a balanced family life? Is meditation for all families? What are some of the different ways to meditate? | 7/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - June 28, 2010 | Individualized Treatment Planning for Students with Learning Differences Special Guests: Justin Robinson, LCSW & Dr. Gordon Day, Ph.D. - Daniels Academy Discussion topics include: Advantages of smaller learning environments. How to honor a student into residential who has completed wilderness. Daniels Academy is a premiere Therapeutic Boarding School for young men ages 13 to 18. | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - June 14, 2010 | John Dewey Academy - Celebrating 25 years Special Guest: Dr. Lisa Sinsheimer, Paren Liaison - John Dewey Academy Discussion topics include: How does the John Dewey model work, and how is it different? How John Dewey Academy plans to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the school. Personal advice from Lisa to parents who are wanting to help their child. | 6/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - May 31, 2010 | Therapeutic and Motivational Interventions for Young Adults" Special Guests: James Murray, MS & Amanda Thomas, MPhED, MFTI Breakthrough Interventions. Breakthrough Interventions provides family focused interventions that address the difficult dynamics that risky behaviors create in the home environment. At Breakthrough Interventions they create successful and impacting interventions for adolescents and young adults displaying behaviors that place the individual and the family at risk. | 5/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - May 17, 2010 | "COACHING: A non-therapeutic support for families" Special Guest: Penelope Valentine, CC, ICF Certified Coach Next Step for Success - Parent Coaching Discussion topics include: New Book - "It wasn't supposed to be this way!" Wh | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - May 10, 2010 | "Eating Disorder Hope " Special Guest: Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC founder of Eating Disorder Hope, founded in 2005. In addition, she operates a closed private counseling practice that specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Discussion Topics: What are the statistics for eating disorders? What causes eating disorders? What is effective treatment for eating disorders? | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - June 7, 2010 | Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens Special Guest: Dr. Jennifer O'Connor, Licensed Psychologist with Remuda Ranch Treatment Programs Discussion topics include: What are the signs of an anxiety disorder in a child? How do you know when the child needs professional help? What type of professional help should be sought? | 5/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - May 3, 2010 | "What is behind effective interventions" Special Guest: Michael (Mike) J. Merchant - President of Anasazi Foundation, a non-profit and nationally accredited behavioral healthcare provider for youth, young adults and their families. Discussion Topics: What are the most important things I can do to prevent my child from making at-risk choices? What are the most effective interventions for a child who is making at-risk choices? | 5/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - April 26, 2010 | "Treating Today's Adolescent Substance Abuser" Special Guest: Dr. David Smith, MD - Chair of Adolescent Addiction Treatment for Newport Academy™ Discussion Topics: What are the current trends in adolescent substance abuse? What are the trends in adolescent treatment? How much treatment is available for teens today? | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - April 19, 2010 | "Therapeutic Consultants are people and a place parents can trust when they begin this journey" Special Guest: David Heckenlively, MS. MFT, Therapeutic Consultant Integrated Teen Services Discussion Topics: Collaboration vs competition. How does your weekly parent group work? What is a therapeutic consultant? | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - April 12, 2010 | "Avoiding Power Struggles with Your Teen: The Role of Effective Communication, Healthy Boundaries and Consistent Expectations" Special Guest: Jeffrey Peyton, MA, CADC-I, WFR, Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs Supervising Therapist Discussion Topics: Why are teenagers oppositional? How are natural consequences and self-esteem connected? Does one style of parenting work better than another? | 4/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 29, 2010 | "Helping Families Bridge the Success from Treatment to the Home Environment" Special Guest: Beth Laughlin, Director of Development, Second Nature 360 Discussion Topics: What makes 360's transition services for families effective? Why is 360 set up as a 3 month program? What is the parents role in the 360 process? | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 22, 2010 | "Is there LIFE after Rehab in Recovery" Special Guests: Jack Sinclair, Executive Producer and Creator, Lynda Toney Bahr, Co Producer of film and Ginger M. -12 years sober since age 20-mother of 3, trial lawyer. Discussion Topics: Why did you stop drinking? What lies did | 3/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 15, 2010 | "Is the Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Males on the Rise?" Special Guests: Samuel S. Lample, M.A., LPC. Assistant Director of Remuda Ranch. Discussion topics include: How do you define an eating disorder? Why does it seem like more males have eating disorders than in the past? What does an eating disorder look like in a boy? | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 8, 2010 | "Service as Therapeutic Intervention: How we grow, find satisfaction and meaning when focusing on the needs of others" Special Guests: Justin Robinson, LCSW & Mike Escalante, Within a Seed Foundation Justin Robinson, LCSW and Michael Escalante are co-founders of the Within A Seed Foundation, a new non-profit organization created to provide adolescents with opportunities for growth and learning . | 3/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - March 1, 2010 | "What is the importance of working with girls in an all girls academy?" Special Guests: Chesley Strowd, Admissions Director, Dr. Julie Schneider, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Academy of Sisters. The Academy at Sisters is a small exclusive at-risk girls' therapeutic boarding school for young women ages 13 – 18, providing emotional, behavioral and academic services. Discussion topics include: What sets Academy at Sisters apart from other all girls programs? What specific services are available for students at Academy at Sisters? | 3/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - February 22, 2010 | "What is the importance of working with girls in an all girls academy?" Special Guests: Chesley Strowd, Admissions Director, Dr. Julie Schneider, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Academy of Sisters. The Academy at Sisters is a small exclusive at-risk girls' therapeutic boarding school for young women ages 13 – 18, providing emotional, behavioral and academic services. Discussion topics include: What sets Academy at Sisters apart from other all girls programs? What specific services are available for students at Academy at Sisters? | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - February 8, 2010 | Boys, their needs, and how an experiential therapeutic environment can help Special Guest: Dr. Andy Sapp, Ph.D., Founder of Cherry Gulch School for Boys Dr. Andrew Sapp is the Founder and President of Cherry Gulch. He has extensive experience working with children and adolescents, as well as, in the fields of mental health and psychology. Cherry Gulch is a therapeutic boarding school for boys ages 10 to 14. Discussion topics include: Why is early intervention and prevention is important? What do boys need to improve their odds of being emotionally healthy and successful in their lives? | 2/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 25, 2010 | Parenting the Oppositional Teenager Special Guest: Joseph Staples, Executive Director of Shelterwood Ministries in Branson, Missouri. Founded in 1980, Shelterwood is a State-licensed Christian residential treatment center for teenagers and their families. Discussion topics include: What is the purpose of Shelterwood Ministries? What makes Shelterwood unique? What factors tend to produce difficulties in families? | 1/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 18, 2010 | Educating Troubled Teens: Intervention vs Destination Special Guests: Dr. Beth Collins, Jennifer Blackstone & Brenda Baer, all with Blueprint Education | 1/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 11, 2010 | How Critical is it to the Therapeutic Process to Have the Whole Family Engaged? Special Guests: Angie Senic Shockley, Director of Operations for Eckerd Youth Alternatives. Angie Senic Shockley has worked with at-risk children for most of her career. In her current role, Angie works on program development within Eckerd, always looking for new opportunities for the company to grow in regard to outdoor treatment. Discussion topics include: Define "whole family" as related to the child and the program. What does engaging the whole family look like? Why does engaging the whole family matter to the child? | 1/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - January 4, 2010 | Various Treatment Options for Children Special Guests: Jared Hamner, Admissions Director for West Ridge Academy in Utah. Jared has spent the last thirteen years at West Ridge Academy in many different positions currently as Director of Admissions. Jared Graduated from Indiana University in 1993. Discussion topics include: What does "at risk" mean? What are some different options for children who may be displaying at risk behaviors? Where can families get financial assistance when looking at residential treatment? What does West Ridge Academy have to offer families and their children? | 1/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - December 28, 2009 | Entitlement of Our Youth - Turning Around the Trend Special Guests: Malcolm and Laura Gauld are the heads of Hyde Schools and together they are the co-authors of the book The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have. Malcolm and Laura Gauld are the heads of Hyde Schools, the group of character-building boarding and charter schools, whose pioneering philosophy has been profiled on 60 Minutes, 20/20, Today, PBS and NPR. Together they are the co-authors of the book The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have (Scribner), as well as the founders of parenting workshops that emerged from it. Discussion topics include: What is the most common mistake that parents make in raising their children? Why has it become so difficult for parents to let go of their children? What can happen to kids whose parents micromanage their lives? | 12/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - December 21, 2009 | Raising Responsible Children - Mistakes Parents Make and What They Can Do Special Guests: Dr. Douglas R. Smith, D.M. Program Director and Robbie Smith, M.A., Executive Director of Safe Harbor Boys Home / Maritime Academy. Dr. Douglas Smith, co-founded the Safe Harbor Boys Home program with his wife Robbie Smith. This year they celebrated their 25th year of operation and The Hallmark Channel released a movie about their program - Safe Harbor. Discussion topics include: What can parents do to raise responsible children? What does the word NO mean? When does a parent need to seek outside help? How can someone donate to the program? What type of boys are a good fit for this program? | 12/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - December 14, 2009 | Return to What Matters: BestNotes CRM for the Special Needs Community - It's More Than Software Special Guest: Nathan Olsen, System Consultant and co-founder of BestNotes. .Nathan Olsen helps people minimize the challenge of paperwork and information management so they can focus on helping families. BestNotes is used by more than 200 organizations including a third of the NATSAP membership and more than 30 Independent Educational Consultants. Discussion topics include: How secure is BestNotes? What is the cost of BestNotes? Is BestNotes HIPPA compliant? What support and training does BestNotes offer? | 12/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 30, 2009 | "The Mind, Moods, Motivation, and Maturity of The Middle School Male" Special Guest: Dr. Andrew D. Sapp, Ph.D., who is the Founder & CEO of Cherry Gulch, a high quality ranch-style therapeutic boarding school for 10 to 14 year-old boys. Discussion topics include: Where do the troubles start for middle school aged boys? What type of academic problems do middle school aged boys seem to have? What tips do you have for parents of boys and those working with boys? | 11/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 23, 2009 | "How the way of the horse can show kids the way" Special Guest: Windy Stopnitzky, who is the founder and executive director of Horse Wisdom. Discussion topics include: What types of emotional and psychological issues can be addressed with EAP? What kind of research is available that support the efficacy of this type of therapy? What ages and geographic locations does Horse Wisdom serve? | 11/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 16, 2009 | "Safe Online Shopping for the Holidays" Special Guest: Jayne Hitchcock who is an author and internationally recognized cyber crime expert. Discussion topics include: Is shopping online really safe? How can you tell if a website is legit and safe to shop online? What is safer, a bank card or credit card when shopping online? | 11/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - November 2, 2009 | "Intellectually Gifted Underachievers: the oxymoron unraveled" Special Guest: Dr. Barbara L. Cunningham, who is currently the Guidance Counselor at Summit Preparatory School located in Kalispell, MT. Discussion topics include: What causes a kid to disengage? What are some options for teenagers that shut down academically? What is student-centered learning? | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - October 26, 2009 | "Attachment issues in troubled adolescents, particularly adopted adolescents." Special Guest: Dr. Joanna Bettmann, who is the Research Director at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, a wilderness therapy program for troubled teens and young adults based out of Durango, Colorado Discussion topics include: What is healthy attachment? How can parents improve their attachment relationships with their kids, particularly their adopted kids? Are there teen treatment programs that can cure attachment disorder? | 10/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - October 12, 2009 | "Self-Injury: A bio-Psycho-Social Look Into This Clinical Occurrence" Special Guest: Andrew Levander, the founder of, The Healing House of Los Angeles, a private treatment center for self-injury and eating disorders with locations in Encino and Pasadena, Calif. Mr. Levander was the recipient of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Service Innovations Festival Award for "Enhancing Treatment Quality through Program Innovation". Discussion topics include: Who is most vulnerable in developing this self-injury behavioral problem? What can loved ones do to help someone who is self-injuring? How can schools and teachers best help a student who struggles or is suspected of self-injuring? | 10/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - October 5, 2009 | "It's Your Life, Take Charge!" Special Guest: Diana S. Dodson, Author. To order this great book visit the TroubledTeenHelp Bookstore Diana S. Dodson has a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and masters work in Criminology from San Diego State University. She has spent many years working with children in the Head Start program. Discussion topics include: What inspired you to write the book? Who are the readers and what ages is this book written for? What makes this book different than other books with the same objective? | 10/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 28, 2009 | "SouLore’s Empowering Young Adults" Special Guests: Randy Russell, MS and Colleen Russell, MA - SouLore & Empowering Young Adults Parenting Workshops Randy Russell has been assisting families prepare and launch their adult children since 1974 when he and his family started assisting struggling college students.Colleen Russell is a specialist in Women's Studies and a woman's journey into wholeness. Discussion topics include: Understanding the hero’s journey into soulful adulthood and what role parents play when they want their children to be self-reliant empowered adults. Parent Workshops for Empowering Young Adults and what they cover. | 9/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 21, 2009 | "Transitional Housing for Emancipated Foster Youth" Special Guest: Crystal Brackin, Director of Program Development of Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services. Prior to joining Optimist’s Executive Team in 2006, Crystal worked for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services for twenty years. She began as a Youth Development Counselor in 1982. Crystal has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Detroit. Discussion topics include: What volunteer positions are needed at Optimist? What is Transitional Housing Placement Plus (THP plus)? Why is Transitional Housing for Emancipated Foster Youth so very Important? | 9/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 14, 2009 | "Helping Tweens and Teens Through Creative/Therapeutic Writing" Special Guest: Janie Lancaster, Author. Janie Lancaster grew up in Middletown, New York. She has two grown children and a teenage granddaughter. She now lives in southern California with her husband Don, her blue eyed childhood sweetheart. Discussion topics include: Janie's newest novel - Emily/Out of My Mother's Darkness. A special offer for today's radio show listeners - a free booklet "Helping Tweens and Teens Through Creative/Therapeutic Writing" when ordering her new book (please mention this radio show). Why is creative writing and journaling so important? | 9/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - September 7, 2009 | "The importance of challenging academics to a college preparatory therapeutic boarding school" Special Guest: Dr. Lisa M. Sinsheimer, Clinical Consultant and Parent Liaison for the John Dewey Academy in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Dr. Lisa lives in New York where she is a licensed physician and psychiatrist. She attended Princeton University, The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Columbia University. Her previous experience includes private practice in psychiatry and psychoanalysis in NYC, adjunct faculty at Cornell University Medical College and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Discussion topics include: What is "caring confrontation" and how is it used at John Dewey Academy? How does the John Dewey Academy prepare seniors for transitioning into the college life? What are some of the valuable therapeutic tools that kids learn while at John Dewey Academy? | 9/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 31, 2009 | "Wrap around services that enhances the current services of Educational Consultants, Therapeutic Programs, and the Family Unit." Special Guests: Larry Spain, owner and founder of Harmony Crisis Management Group. Larry is a certified Life Empowerment Coach whose vision and passion lie with helping others. Larry’s past includes positions, such as, teacher and career counselor in the United States Coast Guard, and owner of such companies as, "The Learning Tree Preschool Centers" and "Right Direction Crisis Intervention". In addition to mentoring and coaching families, adults, and children over the last 18 years, Larry and his wife are also licensed respite care providers. Discussion topics include: What type of wrap-around services do you offer? What is Life Empowerment Coaching? What is the difference between life empowerment coaching and what is considered typical therapy or counseling? How do you reach out and serve those all across the US? | 8/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 24, 2009 | "Equine Assisted Therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy" Special Guests: Karen Keeley, Executive Director of Ohana Ranch and Dee Clark, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder of Healing Reins. Karen received her Master’s Degree in Human Behavior and her BA Degree in Business from the National University in San Diego. In addition to her business background, Karen has extensive training in numerous modalities for autism, which she came to as a result of her son Carson being diagnosed with autism in 1998. Dee has specialized in working with teens for over thirty years and is the co author of three books Discussion topics include: What is Equine Assisted Therapy? What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy? What is the book Horse Boy, written by Rupert Isaacson about? How can these types of Equine Therapy improve the mental health of Autistic and High Risk youth? | 8/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 17, 2009 | "Securing Financing for Behavioral Health Treatment" Special Guest: Chelsea Dickinson, Marketing and Program Relations Director, Clark Behavioral Health Financing. Chelsea has been working with Clarks for six years and in addition to being an effective Marketing Director her expertise includes Program Relations. Clark Behavioral Financing has highly trained, discreet and compassionate staff to assist in many different ways. Discussion topics include: Why does Clark spend time pre-screening all applicants for no charge? What is some of the loan information that is helpful to know about, such as credit scores, interest rates and loan amounts available? How do programs and schools work with Clark's? | 8/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 10, 2009 | "Help for Teens Who are Struggling" Special Guest: Scott Jones, Program Director, Turnabout/ Stillwater Academy. Scott has been working with adolescents and their families for over ten years. In addition to being an effective therapist his expertise includes corporate training and public speaking. Turnabout / Stillwater Academy is an adolescent treatment program dedicated to helping 12-17 yr old troubled teens find the pathway back to happiness and family harmony. For more than 20 years their family centered approach has helped restore hope and facilitate growth and healing for hundreds of teenagers nationwide. Discussion topics include: Why the unique housing aspect of the Turnabout program works. How the use of video conferencing works for the program, the parents and their child. What services are provided when the student is ready to transition home? Turnabout gives teens the chance to step out of their destructive patterns, make a choice to change for the better, make good decisions, experience real success, develop healthy relationships, and then move back into a new & better life that many of them may have not dreamed possible. | 8/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - August 3, 2009 | "Pregnant and Parenting Teens" Special Guest: Pam Ponich-Hunthausen, Clinical Director of the Florence Crittenton Center - Clinical Director - Pam Ponich-Hunthausen, MS, LCPC oversees all programs at Florence Crittenton. Florence Crittenton is a nationally recognized Montana non-profit specializing in therapeutic residential services for pregnant and parenting young women, ages 12 to 21. Since 1896, the Florence Crittenton Home in Montana has maintained a strong tradition of caring for pregnant and parenting young women, serving over 15,000 women and children. Discussion topics include: What advice do you give to parents of a pregnant teen? How important is early attachment and bonding? What therapeutic residential services for pregnant and parenting young women and their babies are offered at Florence Crittenton? | 8/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - July 27, 2009 | "The transition into adulthood is a confusing and challenging process." Special Guest: Vince Barranco, Owner/Executive Director - Life Designs Ranch. Life Designs Ranch is a self-empowerment and leadership training center that mentors and supports 18-26 year olds. Life Design uses a 12-step model to help students with addiction issues or other destructive behavior patterns. Research confirms that most people learn best through experiences and simulated learning environments. Life Designs Ranch focuses on using these techniques to help students learn skills that they can apply in their lives. After 9 years as a school teacher, Vince found his life calling when he started working as program director at Life Designs in 1999 for founders Randy and Colleen Russell. Vince and his wife Bobbie took over ownership of Life Designs Inc in 2005 and have made the company one of the premiere young adult programs. Discussion topics include: Hearing from John, a graduate student of Life Designs. What is like for students when they are given the opportunity to manage and run the Ranch for two to four weeks? How do parents play a vital important part in empowering their young adults into self-reliant independence? What is the Life Designs "Rite Of Passage?" | 7/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - July 20, 2009 | "Offering experiential, real-time support where it counts the most--in the family's own environment" Special Guest: David Herz, Founder and President of VIVE - - Vive works with young people between the ages of 10 and 25 who are struggling with a difficult transition or life event, or who are experiencing mild to moderate emotional issues. Vive clients would benefit from support, but are not currently in need of residential placement. As the company grows, David remains committed to keeping his hands on the practice side of things, teaching the Vive! Dynamic and playing an instrumental role in leading the clinical teams around the country. Dave has an M.A. in Education from the University of Colorado - Boulder, is a Certified Psychotherapist and has worked with kids and families as a teacher, counselor, therapist, mentor and coach for more than 20 years. Discussion topics include: What is the difference between a Mentor and a Parent Coach? What are relationship based services? What is the role of parents in family healing? | 7/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - July 13, 2009 | "Cybercrime and Online Security for Families" Special Guest: Jayne Hitchcock, President of WHOA (Working to Halt Online Abuse) - WHOA is a volunteer organization founded in 1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. Jayne's own experience with cyberstalking, which garnered international headlines, led her to become a noted cybercrime and security expert. She speaks about cybercrime and online security to educational institutions, librarians, corporations, the general public, students and parents, and trains law enforcement personnel throughout the USA. Discussion topics include: Are networking sites like Facebook and MySpace really safe for kids and teens? What can parents do to keep their kids safe online? Is "sexting" a crime for kids as well as adults? Jayne is the author of eight books. Her most recent book is Net Crimes and Misdemeanors 2nd Edition: Outmaneuvering Web Spammers, Stalkers, and Con Artists , which details different types of online crimes, scams, spams and more, complete with case histories, experts, and advice on how to protect yourself, your family and your computer online | 7/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - July 6, 2009 | "Saving Teens In Crisis Collaborative" Special Guest: John Reuben, Founder of Savings Teens.John is the parent of 2 troubled teens who have been in wilderness and therapeutic programs. Saving Teens In Crisis Collaborative (STICC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in April of 2004 to assist troubled teens and their families struggling with substance abuse and other emotional issues. Discussion topics include: What programs and schools have been instrumental in assisting Saving Teens? How families are selected when needing assistance. How and where you can donate to Saving Teens. Watch for an upcoming video on the Savings Teen website from their very first student. Saving Teens In Crisis Collaborative goal is to provide a total solution to troubled teens in crisis and their families, with a methodology that incorporates both financial and emotional support throughout an 18-24 month process of evaluation, intervention and education. | 7/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - June 29, 2009 | "Holistic wilderness treatment" Special Guest: Danny Frazer, Business Development and Marketing Director of Open Sky Wilderness Therapy - Danny has over 10 years of experience and 700 field days in wilderness therapy and outdoor education. Discussion topics include: What is a typical day like at Open Sky? How do parents and kids stay in touch with each other during the outdoor process? Listen to two parents give their feedback about their experience of Open Sky with their adolescents. Open Sky works with teenagers ages 13 to 17 and young adults ages 18 to 28 on a wide range of issues, including drug and alcohol abuse, depression, ADD and ADHD, anxiety, grief and loss, oppositional defiance, traumatic histories, family problems, school problems, and low self esteem. | 6/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - June 22, 2009 | "Adolescent and young adult transports" Special Guest: Bill Lane, President Bill Lane & Associates -Bill Lane specializes in the safe transportation of troubled teens, adolescents and young adults to boarding schools, therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness programs, drug treatment, residential treatment centers and more. Discussion topics include: What is truly involved in the process of transporting a child? How are your agents trained? How do you help students understand the process about what is happening? For more than 30 years, Bill Lane has been involved in the "troubled teen" and therapeutic boarding school industry and has worked with over 10,000 families to provide transportation to all kinds of therapeutic and treatment facilities. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - June 15, 2009 | "Connections between learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral struggles" Special Guest: Sanford Shapiro, M.ED, Founder of the Bend Learning Center - . The Bend Learning Center helps children with learning differences understand and reach their potential. Discussion topics include: What is dyslexia? What are the behavioral and emotional struggles or risks for kids with learning disabilities? | 6/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Solutions Today - June 8, 2009 | "Quirky kids in an outdoor wilderness setting" Special Guest: Dr. Gordon Day, Ph.D. / Creator and Director of the Vantage Point by Aspiro program - - Vantage Point by Aspiro is a clinically advanced, short term, outdoor, adventure therapy and assessment program. Discussion topics include: What do you mean by "quirky" kids? What is the difference between a more traditional wilderness program and an outdoor adventure wilderness therapy program? | 6/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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