West Ridge Academy
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Podcast Description
OFFERING HOPE AND HEALING TO STRUGGLING TEENS Since 1964 West Ridge Academy has been offering hope and healing to young men, young women and their families by providing clinical services, a quality educational and experiences which promote spiritual awareness, personal accountability and change of heart.
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CleanMeet Shawn Bradley – From the NBA to West Ridge Academy | How does an NBA ball player end up at West Ridge Academy? Former NBA ball player, Shawn Bradley serves as our current Board Chairman. We thought you might like to meet him and hear his story. In this podcast, Shawn shares two very important keys to success for any life situation, including something that seems to be a problem in much of society. He also makes an interesting comment about why some NBA athletes never really make it in the league. Shawn has spoken with thousands of youth throughout his career and now he serves the youth of West Ridge Academy. We are lucky to have him here at the academy and on this podcast. | 5/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy Neurofeedback Part 2 | Have you ever wondered if there was more that you could do to help someone you know who has some brain disorder? Do you wonder about ADHD and if there was some other treatment? Neurofeedback is a potentially mind altering treatment. In this podcast, Jeff Horton joins again and discusses the latest research on the subject. We discuss applications of neurofeedback training in mental health, including specific information on oppositional defiance, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma and ADHD. | 4/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy Neurofeedback Part 1 | What is Neurofeedback? Should we know about it? Research now indicates that it is time for people to take notice. In this podcast, Jeff Horton is guest as we explore an exciting cutting edge therapy that is now being used to retrain the brain. Research is now starting to show that Neurofeedback training can retrain the brain to overcome ADHD, Depression, Trauma, and other brain disorders. It could even improve your golf game. This podcast focuses on defining Neurofeedback and how it works. If you haven't ever heard of it, this is a great chance to learn something new. | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Pornography Addiction Part 3 | In part three of our series on pornography, this podcast continues to look at the dangers of pornography and it's effects on the individual and the family. Eric Allred joins Jeff once again as they continue this discussion with some helpful suggestions for what parents can do to protect their children. | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: The Pornography Drug – Part 2 – *Warning* – Sensitive Information | ***WARNING*** Information in this article is of a sensitive nature and contains frank information regarding sexual topics. If this Information is offensive or undesired, please do not continue. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: The Pornography Drug – Part 1 | What about pornography? It is a multi-billion dollar industry. Even though it is considered by some researchers to be the third most addicting behavior, some may wonder if it is harmful. In this podcast, Eric Allred, LMFT joins Jeff as they discuss pornography, and it's potential harm. Particular focus is given to the prevalence of pornography addiction as it affects the individual, the family and society. Warning signs are also identified. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Therapy 101 | In this podcast, West Ridge Academy Clinical Director, Amy Whittaker sits down with Jeff and discusses therapy in general. Does therapy work? What works best? In many cases a synergy occurs when a clinical problem is addressed using multiple methods. We start by discussing a recent study which found that up to half of severe mental health issues are not treated. We look at why some people resist getting therapeutic help even though it is clear that therapy is effective. We also discuss the West Ridge multi-faceted approach to clinical issues. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Trends and Treatment for Substance Abuse | "Is substance abuse the same as when I was a teen?" In today's world, statistics suggest that most teens will try to abuse some substance prior to graduating high school. It is almost abnormal to not experiment or be curious about drug use. This doesn't mean that parents should not be concerned about a child who is using substances. In fact, most students hide their substance use from their parents so if parents are seeing signs, then it may signal that it is time to find out a little more about it. Additionally, we know that the more a parent is permissive, the more likely a child is to become dependent. In this podcast, we try to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy. We were able to pick the brains of Fiona Ray and Christina Howard of Visions, adolescent treatment centers, based out of Malibu, California. There is an interesting discussion about the latest trends in substance abuse, parent involvement in treatment and more. As mentioned in the podcast, if you would like more information regarding Visions, you can visit their website at www.visionsteen.com. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Role of Athletics in Child Development | Each year, schools and families spend a lot of time, energy and resources on athletic participation. Is it worth it? In this podcast, three current coaches join Jeff as they discuss the role that organized sports participation plays in the healthy development of youth. The guests are current West Ridge Academy Girl's Basketball Coach, Julie Lund; current West Ridge Athletic Director and Baseball Head Coach, Jamie Keefer; and Kearns High Boy's Baseball Head Coach and former Athletic Director, Dave Ballard. West Ridge Academy is one of the only therapeutic programs in the country that hosts a interscholastic athletic program. The discussion in this podcast explores the relationship between sports, therapy and child development. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHistory of West Ridge Academy | What makes West Ridge different from other residential treatment centers? Ken Allen, the Executive Director of West Ridge Academy, discusses the role of West Ridge Academy in serving troubled teens and their families. West Ridge is one of the oldest, and most successful programs in the United States for dealing with troubled teens. Many miraculous events throughout it's history have formed it's values, system, and culture. This podcast tells the story -- past, present, and future of West Ridge. | 11/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Continuum of Care | Where should you turn, once you conclude that you need some clinical help with your child? There are thousands of treatment programs and options, with various levels of intensity. How do you know which one is right for your child? In this podcast, Guy Hardcastle joins Jeff as they discuss different treatment options. From outpatient counseling to in-patient treatment, the pros and cons of the most common treatment strategies are discussed. As mentioned in the podcast, parents who need further assistance can call West Ridge Academy admissions at 1-800-262-2697. Even if your child doesn't fit the West Ridge Academy treatment setting, the admissions team will assist you in creating a short list of treatment options for your child. | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: The Continuum Of Teen Drug Use Part 1 | Not every teen that uses drugs uses them at the same level. Some are heavy into addiction and yet some are merely curious about the effects of drugs. Specialist Carrie Carter joins us again to talk about the continuum of drug use. In this initial discussion she introduces us to the different levels of drug use that teenagers are involved in. This episode touches on all four of the levels but focuses mostly on Natural Curiosity and Experimenting. | 6/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Signs That Your Teen Has A Drug Problem Part 2 | Brian and Carrie are back again for this weeks podcast. This week we talk about more specific things that parents can look for in the home, in school, and in other areas life. A few of the signs that are discussed are: Changes in friends Changes in relationship between you and your teen. Sudden drop in grades Loss of interest in extra curricular activities Change in sleeping pattern We hope that this brief discussion can help you assess whether or not your child has a problem with drugs or alcohol. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at jmurdock@wracademy.com. | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Signs That Your Teen Has A Drug Problem | We are excited to introduce two guests onto the podcast. Brian Jackson and Carrie Carter will be joining us for the next few podcasts and we are happy to have them. Brian is the Vice Principal at West Ridge and Carrie is a therapist who specializes in addiction recovery. In our last podcast we talked about the prevalence of drug use by teens. Today we want to give parents information that can help them recognize if there child has a drug problem. The first podcast in this series, with Brian and Carrie, will give a few general signs that you can look for. In the next podcast we will talk about specific signs of a problem in different areas of your child's life. One of the biggest challenges that parents face is the disbelief that their kid could be the one involved. Brian and Carrie each share stories that will help parents understand that they are not alone in hoping that family members are not involved in these behaviors. | 5/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: A Few Statistics On Adolescent Drug Use To Get Us Started | Jeff is healthy once again and he is here in this podcast to introduce the next series of podcasts. As we have hinted earlier the next series of podcasts is going to be about addiction. This series will deal with primarily drug addiction. We will have a few guests on the future podcasts that you have not heard before and we are excited to introduce them to you next week. Today's podcast will deal mostly with statistics. Drug use among adolescents is a difficult issue that we face in our communities. Jeff brings in statistics about the prevalence of the use of tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana. He also touches briefly on perscription drug abuse. The next few podcasts will focus on how you can help prevent your children from using drugs, how to recognize when your child is using drugs and how to help those who are using. | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Teens and Music: Why Is Music So Important to Your Teen and What Can You Do If You Do Not Approve Of Their | In today's podcast Mat speaks with Chris Woods, head of the music department of West Ridge Academy. The topic is Teens and Music. Chris gives his answers, as a music professional, to why music is so important to teenagers. He also gives parents some ideas of what they can do when conflicts arise between parents and their child over music. Chris has worked with a lot of teens over the years and is able to relate to them through their love of music. He has produced 3 professional CD's that have showcased the musical talent that has come through West Ridge. The songs on the albums were performed by the students at West Ridge. | 5/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Putting It All Together | This is the podcast that we put together everything that we have been discussing over the last few months. Part of our discussion focuses on what kind of problems a child could have if their parents neglect or overemphasize any of the four tasks that we have been talking about. It is important for parents to understand that most parents don't do everything well. It can be helpful to find another person that can teach your child the piece that you are missing. Whenever we start a new activity or try to form a new habit we meet resistance. This is especially true when you try to change the your parenting style and technique. Stick with it. There will be resistance from your children. If you persist, however, you will develop new habits for your family and the new parenting style will become normal for your family. | 5/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Helping Your Teen Choose Accountability Part 4 | Today Jeff and Mat finish up their discussion on the last parenting task, Accountability. Part of the task of teaching your children to choose to be accountable is helping them to find their talents and abilities and helping them do something worthwhile with those talents and abilities. The accountability part in that process is helping kids learn to follow through is critical to their development. You have to earn your own way in this world and many youth today have an attitude of entitlement. Teaching kids accountability teaches them that privilidges in life are earned. The last piece of accountability is giving and getting feedback. Jeff talks about the importance of creating feedback loops with your children. He also discusses the importance of balancing feedback with the other 3 parenting tasks, Connecting, Empowering, and Creating Order. | 4/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Helping Your Teen Choose Accountability Part 3 | In this podcast Jeff gives you the last of the 3 golden questions that can help the accountability process work. Jeff gives you some ideas on what to do when your kids challenge the accountability process and gives good advice on how to handle giving consequences when teens are not accountable. | 4/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Helping Your Teen Choose Accountability Part 2 | In this, the second podcast on the parenting task of accountability, Jeff and Mat discuss when and how the task of accountability needs to be implimented. Jeff points out why taking accountability can be so hard for kids (and for adults too). As a parent it is important to know what your child is feeling when they being held accountable. Mat and Jeff also go talk about two of the golden questions that you can ask your teen that will help the accountability process. | 4/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Helping Your Teen Choose Accountability Part 1 | Today Mat and Jeff begin discussing the last parenting task that parents must complete in order to raise well adjusted kids. Just in review we have discussed these parenting tasks in earlier podcasts. Connecting Empowering Creating Order The last task is taching your children accountability. Jeff teaches us the keys that parents need to remember and teach in order to be successful in teaching your kids accountability. | 4/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Structure, Orders, and Boundaries Part 4 | This podcast will be the last in the series about structure, order, and boundaries. In this podcast we discuss the responsibility that parents have to make their home a safe place for the family members. We also define what an agreement is. Eventually you will want to turn all of the boundaries that you set into agreements. Meaning, eventually you will want to have your teens agree to the boundaries that are set by their own choice. Jeff gives some great examples about how to set up agreements in your home. | 3/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Structure, Order, and Boundaries Part 3 | In this podcast Jeff and Mat keep moving forward on their discussion about creating order in your home. Some of the topics that are covered in this podcast are: Parents are still the most important influence in a child's life. How to know if a child is trying to split the parents and how you can work through that behavior. How to spot a coalition and how to stop them. Eventually you will want to turn all boundaries that are set into agreements. The next podcast will help teach you how to do that. | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Structure, Order, and Boundaries Part 2 | In this episode of the Hope and Healing Podcast, Jeff and Mat continue their discussion about structure, order, and boundaries. Jeff sets out 3 tools that can be used by parents to effectively create order in the lives of their children. These tools are: Creating an Executive System Boundaries Agreements Jeff also shares some real world stories about parenting that his wife observed at a shoe store! | 3/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWest Ridge Academy: Structure, Order, and Boundaries Part 1 | We know that it has been a while, but we are back with another podcast. So far we have given you an overview of the four essential parenting tasks (podcasts 1-2), connecting with your child (podcasts 4 - 7), and empowering your child (podcasts 8-10). We even discussed a few different parenting styles (podcast 4). In today's podcast we jump right into the next essential parenting task, providing structure for your child. This podcast is just an overview of what that means. Providing structure means helping kids determine values, providing family structure, and recognizing that order and structure help to get the necessary tasks of a family done. Is it worth stressing out about you child having their room clean? If not, what should we stress about when in comes to providing order for our kids? We answer these questions, and more, in this podcast. | 1/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 25 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Thanks West Ridge Academy for the Tips
I listened to my first West Ridge Academy podcast out of curiosity and had to leave a comment about how much it made me think, as a parent, about how we are interacting with or kids and what it is doing, good or bad, to their emotional development. I realized a couple of things I can implement right away that I immediately recognized as a solution or technique to reinforce the emotional maturity that I want to instill in them. Thank you so much for making this public.
Teaching an old dog new tricks
After listening to the podcasts about addiction and neurofeedback, I was excited to learn about how drugs change or alter the brain's chemistry. I always knew drugs had their own effect on the body, but to see brain mapping scans of how there is an internal effect interrupting the synapses is amazing. I hope through this new technology, those struggling with substance abuse will now see how electrical and chemical signals interact with the cells. Cool podcasts. I really enjoyed them.
West Ridge Podcasts
I think it is awesome that West Ridge is doing these podcasts. They offer great parenting tools as well as give good insight into the program and why they are so successful.
