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| What a Relationship Model Really Means and Why It Changes Outcomes at Turning Winds | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:09:33 | |
What does it really mean to be a relationship-based treatment program and why does that distinction matter so much? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Jared Sartell, LCSW, Director of Clinical Programming, to unpack the relationship model at the core of Turning Winds and how it fundamentally changes treatment outcomes for teens. Jared explains why decades of research point to one truth above all others: lasting change is driven less by technique and more by the quality of the relationship and the shared belief that things can improve. From peer dynamics and staff engagement to structure, accountability, and long-term alumni connection, every element of the Turning Winds program is intentionally built around trust, hope, and human connection. You will hear how relationships are not treated as a soft concept, but as a measurable benchmark for fit, progress, and long-term success. Jared also shares why students continue reaching out years after graduation, attending weddings, staying connected, and viewing Turning Winds staff as lifelong anchors rather than temporary authority figures. If you are a parent trying to understand what separates meaningful treatment from surface-level compliance, or a professional curious about what truly drives adolescent change, this conversation offers clarity and depth. Recommended Podcasts Trusting the Process in Teen Treatment Why progress does not follow a straight line and how patience, belief, and individualized timelines lead to real change. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2136513 What Happens When Teens Feel Truly Seen How empathy, curiosity, and relationship-first care transform resistance into engagement. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2136513 The Identified Patient and Family Systems Work Understanding how teen behavior often reflects deeper family dynamics and why healing must involve the whole system. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2136513 Recommended Reading A Healing Philosophy An overview of the values and relational principles that guide clinical, academic, and family work at Turning Winds. https://www.turningwinds.com/a-healing-philosophy/ The Turning Winds Difference How a relationship-driven model creates outcomes that extend far beyond graduation. https://www.turningwinds.com/the-turning-winds-difference/ Working With Children in a Therapeutic Environment Why consistency, trust, and authentic relationships are essential to adolescent growth. https://www.turningwinds.com/working-with-children-in-a-therapeutic-environment/ For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Why Experiential Teen Therapy Builds Trust Faster Than Talk Alone | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:14:24 | |
Host Kevin Zundl sits down with Program Director Enoch Stump and Clinical Manager Sean Carlin, MS, PCLC to explore how experiential therapy strengthens connection, trust, and emotional growth in ways traditional treatment settings often cannot. They reflect on a recent multi-day backpacking trek near the Canadian border and unpack the clinical intention behind taking a small group of students out of their daily routine and into nature. Far from being an escape, these trips are carefully structured to reinforce goal setting, independence, emotional regulation, and healthy reliance on support systems. You will hear how morning check-ins, shared challenges, and nightly processing around the campfire create powerful moments of vulnerability for both staff and students. By stepping into discomfort together, relationships deepen, trust accelerates, and therapeutic momentum carries back onto campus. This conversation also highlights why relationship is the foundation of effective clinical work and how shared experience allows teens to internalize skills they can later carry forward with less external support. If you are curious how Turning Winds integrates structure, flexibility, and experiential learning into treatment, this episode offers a clear and grounded look into what makes that work stick. Recommended Podcasts Recreation and Therapy: The Maiden Voyage of Our New Boat · How shared experiences deepen engagement and therapeutic connection. Looking Back on Morocco: A Therapeutic Service Trip to Remember · Exploring how structured travel supports emotional growth and maturity. Trust the Process: What Long-Term Change Really Looks Like · Why progress often unfolds through consistency, patience, and relationship. Recommended Reading At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · How clinical work is intentionally layered into daily life and experience. Working with Children in a Therapeutic Environment · Why trust and structure must coexist for real change to occur. Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How responsibility and mentorship are developed through experience. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:14:29 | |
Sometimes the hardest part of helping a teen is realizing that love alone is not enough. For one family, the decision to seek outside help came only after years of trying everything they could on their own. They worked with specialists, made school adjustments, and tried every plan that promised progress. But nothing seemed to bring peace or consistency. When both their pediatrician and their son’s school administrators said, “You’ve done everything you can. It’s time to let someone else help,” the family finally listened. What followed was a long drive across several states filled with uncertainty and quiet prayers for direction. Their first two visits were discouraging. One program felt impersonal, the next chaotic. Then, as they pulled into Turning Winds, something shifted. The atmosphere was calm. The staff listened without judgment. For the first time, these parents felt understood and hopeful. They describe walking out after several hours and looking at each other with a sense of certainty they hadn’t felt in years. “This is it,” they said. “This is where he can heal.” The Moment Connection Replaced Control When they shared the plan with their son, they expected anger or rebellion. Instead, they saw relief. It was the first sign that the path ahead might look different than they feared. He began to rediscover his strengths. He started completing his schoolwork, found joy in outdoor activities, and eventually took on a leadership role within the program. More than academics, he developed confidence and maturity that reached far beyond campus life. The Lessons That Last Their story is one of courage, faith, and the power of letting go. It reminds parents that progress rarely happens on our timeline and that structure, consistency, and connection can rebuild what once felt lost. If you’re navigating uncertainty or wondering when to take the next step, you’re not alone. Turning Winds has helped hundreds of families find clarity, restore trust, and begin again. Recommended Podcasts Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · How emotional growth begins when safety and trust are restored. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How a shift in approach helps families reconnect through empathy and understanding. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · Supporting teens in building insight and self-regulation that lasts beyond treatment. Recommended Reading Give Them Enough Time · Why patience and consistency are key to long-term change. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Turning difficult moments into opportunities for growth. The Turning Winds Difference · A closer look at the structure, philosophy, and environment that make progress possible. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| World-Renowned Dr. Foster Cline, Pioneer of Love and Logic, on Raising Responsible Teens | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:15:31 | |
Welcome to the Turning Winds Podcast, where we highlight the voices and ideas that help families navigate teen challenges. This episode features Dr. Foster Cline, one of the most influential voices in modern parenting and child psychology. Dr. Cline is the co-founder of the world-renowned Love and Logic Institute, a bestselling author, and a sought-after speaker who has spent decades shaping how parents, educators, and clinicians connect with children. His work has guided millions of families across the globe and continues to stand as a trusted resource for raising resilient, responsible kids. We have seen how Dr. Cline’s philosophy transforms family dynamics. Parents arrive expecting to solve problems with stricter rules or tighter boundaries, but they quickly learn that real progress begins with curiosity and compassion. Dr. Cline explains why asking thoughtful questions like, “What’s your plan?” does more to build responsibility than lectures or commands. He shows how language matters and replacing “advice” with “observations” keeps conversations open rather than defensive. You will hear Dr. Cline describe why teens rebel less against parents who show genuine interest in their lives and how creating systems of natural consequences, not punishments, allows kids to learn without feeling controlled. These approaches are not just theory. They are practical tools families can start using right away to reduce conflict, strengthen trust, and encourage growth. This conversation is also a reminder that seeking care is not a sign of failure but of strength. Turning Winds provides the environment where these ideas come to life every day... a place filled with structure, consistency, and love. Many teens who once resisted guidance later return to mentor or work alongside us, a reflection of the impact that both Turning Winds and Dr. Cline’s work continue to have. Join us for an episode with Dr. Foster Cline, a pioneer in child psychology and one of the most respected parenting experts in the world. His insights will leave you with a renewed sense of how curiosity, connection, and love can change everything for families. Recommended Podcasts From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How a mindset of curiosity reduces conflict and builds responsibility. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Using thoughtful consequences to teach without lectures or power struggles. Helping Teens Become Goal Setters: Let’s Start the Year Right · Practical ways to help teens take ownership and follow through on commitments. Recommended Reading Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Why questions like “What’s your plan?” foster accountability and trust. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Turning mistakes into learning moments while keeping conversations open. Give Them Enough Time · How time, structure, and consistent relationships create lasting change. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ - Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:15:45 | |
What if your teen could stop being “managed by the world” and start managing themselves? Carl pulls back the curtain on what emotional intelligence really is and why it matters more than grades, discipline, or even motivation. For many teens, powerful emotions arrive like tidal waves. They react, they lash out, they shut down, and the cycle repeats. What they do not realize is that their lack of emotional awareness is running the show. At Turning Winds, the goal is not to fix broken kids, but to help them see and repair the broken processes that hold them back. In this conversation, you will hear how emotional IQ training transforms reactivity into regulation and shame into curiosity. Carl explains why curiosity is the secret weapon. Instead of beating themselves up, teens learn to get curious about their own patterns. That curiosity builds confidence, because when they can map cause and effect in their own emotional lives, they realize they have control. With control comes real self-worth. Parents will recognize the power of this shift. Think about the difference between a teen who shouts, “You make me so mad!” and one who pauses to ask, “Why did that hit me so hard?” That is emotional intelligence in action, and it is exactly what Turning Winds staff teach in the moment every single day. Carl also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the stages of change most students go through. In the beginning, they need constant management and structure. Three months in, they start owning their language, behaviors, and coping skills. By six months, many are managing half their challenges on their own. By the time they are ready to transition home, the goal is clear: a self-managing young person who knows when they are off track and has the tools to intervene before things spiral. Emotional IQ is a skill set that changes everything from anger to self-confidence, from impulsivity to resilience. As Carl reminds us, it is not just about teens. It is something every parent can practice too. Subscribe to the podcast for more powerful insights on helping teens grow, thrive, and find their way. Recommended Podcasts From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How a mindset of curiosity reduces conflict and builds responsibility. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Using thoughtful consequences to teach without lectures or power struggles. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family reflects on finding clarity, connection and hope in treatment. Recommended Reading Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Why questions like “What’s your plan?” foster accountability and trust. How Grind Culture Harms Our Kids · Exploring how high-pressure environments impact teen emotional regulation. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · How structure, relationships and real-world purpose help teens regain strength and direction. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Executive Functioning and the Adolescent Brain | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:14:58 | |
Executive functioning is one of the most important yet often misunderstood areas of adolescent brain development. These skills shape how teens plan, organize, remember, prioritize, and follow through on tasks. When executive functioning develops unevenly, it can show up as missed assignments, self-sabotage, conflict at home, or difficulty with accountability. For many parents, teachers, and clinicians, the challenge lies in knowing whether a teen’s struggles come from lack of motivation or simply from a brain that is still building the skills it needs to succeed. Kevin Zundl speaks with clinical expert Jared Sartell, LCSW about how executive functioning unfolds during adolescence and why this stage of life requires both patience and intentional support. Jared explains the 15 executive functioning skills that every adult relies on, including working memory, impulse control, initiation, and organization. Learn why these skills do not fully mature until the mid-twenties and why middle school is often the point where academic and behavioral challenges become more visible. Parents may suddenly feel their child “should” be able to handle responsibilities, when in reality the brain is not yet fully equipped to manage them. By assessing executive function deficits, providing direct coaching, and creating structured opportunities for growth, clinicians can help teens develop healthy compensations and strategies that reduce risky behavior and improve academic performance. Jared shares examples of how executive functioning deficits can affect everything from turning in homework to managing emotions, and why targeted interventions make such a difference in treatment. Parents, educators, and professionals will gain practical insights into questions such as:
Recommended Podcasts Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · How emotional growth begins when safety and trust are restored. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How a shift in approach helps families reconnect through empathy and understanding. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · Supporting teens in building insight and self-regulation that lasts beyond treatment. Recommended Reading Give Them Enough Time · Why patience and consistency are key to long-term change. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Turning difficult moments into opportunities for growth. The Turning Winds Difference · A closer look at the structure, philosophy, and environment that make progress possible. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:14:00 | |
What if leadership isn’t something you’re born with but something you build? In this episode of the Turning Wind Podcast, Kevin Zundl speaks with Enoch and Carl about how teens evolve into authentic leaders during their time at Turning Winds. They break down how the program creates space for students to shift from self-focus to service, from insecurity to confidence. You’ll hear about real kids who found their voice, earned respect, and built lasting relationships by showing up for others. Topics include:
If you're a parent wondering whether this kind of growth is possible, this conversation is filled with reasons to believe it is. Recommended Podcasts From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How families move from conflict toward connection and shared purpose. Trust, Leadership and Life After Turning Winds · Why alumni carry leadership habits formed in treatment into lasting success. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · Practical insights into how emotional awareness fuels leadership and resilience. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How structured growth, service and mentoring shape leadership in teens. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · Exploring the environment and mindset that support lasting transformation. The Children We Heal · A deeper look at how the treatment model fosters growth, connection and meaningful change. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Healing from trauma as a teen in residential treatment | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:15:14 | |
What does real healing from trauma look like for a teen? In this episode of the Turning Winds podcast, you'll hear directly from an alumna who shares her personal journey from arriving guarded and disconnected to discovering trust, community, and a stronger sense of self. She opens up about the challenges of treatment, the emotional growth she experienced, and how staff support, peer connection, and consistent therapeutic care helped her learn to process trauma and build lasting resilience. Whether you're a parent exploring residential treatment for your teen, a clinician supporting youth with trauma, or someone seeking stories of hope, this conversation offers insight into what real change can look like. Topics covered:
Recommended Podcasts From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How a mindset of curiosity replaces control and builds stronger connections. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How structure, trust and mentorship help teens transform into leaders. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · Real tools for emotional awareness and self-management in teens. Recommended Reading The Children We Heal · A detailed look at how community and connection support teen recovery at Turning Winds. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · Exploring the internal culture that fosters growth, not just change. Treating Reactive Attachment Disorder · Understanding how trauma-based attachments impact teens and how treatment addresses them. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Returning with Purpose: An Alumnus Offers Support and Hope | 29 May 2025 | 00:13:23 | |
In this special episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, an alumnus returns to campus and sits down with host Kevin Zundl to reflect on the journey that changed his life. Years after completing the program, Aiden shares how the emotional support, academic structure, and peer connection he found at Turning Winds continue to guide his path forward.
From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How families move from conflict toward connection and shared purpose. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Using thoughtful consequences to teach without lectures or power struggles. Trust, Leadership and Life After Turning Winds · A deeper look at how alumni carry skills learned in treatment into their next chapter. Recommended Reading Give Them Enough Time · How patience and consistency set the stage for lasting change. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · An inside view of how structure, relationship, and experience create growth. The Turning Winds Difference · A behind-the-scenes look at how our therapeutic, academic and experiential elements come together. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| How Turning Winds Helped Pass SB191: Expanding Mental Health Care in Montana | 13 May 2025 | 00:10:06 | |
This is what it sounds like when a treatment provider steps up, not only for the families they serve, but for families across an entire state. In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with John and Owen Baisden about their pivotal role in helping write and advocate for Montana Senate Bill 191 (SB191). This bipartisan legislation creates a new license for Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) in Montana, expanding access to care for teens with commercial insurance. They share what motivated the effort, the challenges families faced due to the previous licensing gap, and why SB191 marks a major step forward in Montana’s mental health landscape. The conversation also explores how this effort reflects Turning Winds' broader mission to support both clinical excellence and community well-being. Whether you are a parent, provider, or policymaker, this behind-the-scenes look offers insight into how real change takes shape through collaboration, advocacy, and a clear vision for better care. Recommended Podcasts Trust, Leadership and Life After Turning Winds · How alumni apply leadership habits formed in treatment into lasting success. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How structure, trust and mentorship help teens transform into leaders. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · Practical insights into how emotional awareness fuels leadership and resilience. Recommended Reading The Turning Winds Difference · A closer look at how treatment, academic and experiential elements come together to create change. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · Exploring the environment, relationships and structure that support lasting transformation. Helping America’s Traumatized Youth · Insight into the broader landscape of adolescent mental health and how relational care makes a difference. Keywords: Montana mental health, SB191, residential treatment center license, Turning Winds podcast, teen treatment, adolescent care, behavioral health policy, access to care, mental health advocacy, bipartisan legislation, family support, RTC Montana For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Beyond the Classroom: How Experiential Learning Abroad Transforms Treatment | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:11:16 | |
What happens when teens leave behind comfort, routine, and screen time to immerse themselves in a new culture focused on service, connection, and perspective? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Kimberly Sparks, LCPC, a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 24 years of experience working with adolescents. Together, they explore the transformative power of Turning Winds’ international service trips. Their latest journey to Belize offers a firsthand look at how real-world experiences help teens shift from seeing themselves as part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. They talk through how activities like building water towers, engaging with local communities, and stepping outside comfort zones create space for emotional growth, self-worth, and lasting change. Topics include:
Whether you are a parent exploring treatment or a provider curious about impactful programming, this episode offers a compelling look into what makes the Turning Winds approach so effective. Recommended Podcasts From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How families move from conflict toward connection and shared purpose. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · Discover what emotional safety and trust really look like in teen treatment. What Really Happens When Teens Get Treatment and Return Home · Insight into the transition from structured care back to family and daily life. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How structured growth, service and mentoring help teens lead themselves and others. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · Examining how consistency, relationship and real-world purpose foster lasting change. At Turning Winds Therapy Goes Deeper · A closer look at the integrated clinical and experiential model that supports change. Keywords: experiential learning, therapeutic service trips, teen mental health, Turning Winds, Belize, emotional growth, adolescent therapy, healing through service, teen treatment program, connection-based care For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| From Power Struggles to Partnership - A Parenting Mindset Shift | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:20:04 | |
Why do parents react so emotionally when teens make mistakes? How do we balance authority with empathy without robbing kids of their self-worth?
Whether you're supporting a teen in treatment or just trying to get through the week, this episode offers practical tools and fresh perspective on how connection can shift everything. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Using thoughtful consequences to teach without lectures or power struggles. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · How emotional awareness and self-regulation build a foundation for long-term growth. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family’s story of arriving at Turning Winds and rediscovering connection and hope. Recommended Reading How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Turning mistakes into learning opportunities while keeping communication open. Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Why asking the right questions matters more than delivering strict answers. Give Them Enough Time · Why patience, structure, and relationship make lasting change possible.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Balancing Natural & Imposed Consequences in Parenting | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:16:37 | |
What does it really mean to hold boundaries with compassion, and why do so many parent-teen power struggles miss the mark?
From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How a mindset of curiosity and collaboration helps families move from conflict to connection. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · Practical strategies for developing emotional awareness, self-regulation and teen confidence. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family shares their journey toward clarity, connection and hope through treatment. Recommended Reading Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Encourages parents to lead with curiosity and support instead of control. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Techniques for turning mistakes into growth moments while preserving trust and communication. Give Them Enough Time · Explores why patience, structure and consistent relationships are essential for lasting change. Keywords: teen parenting strategies, parenting without power struggles, Turning Winds Podcast, adolescent therapy, natural vs imposed consequences, emotional development in teens, family therapy tools, teen autonomy, parenting mindset shift, teenage discipline, raising resilient kids, parent-teen relationships, emotional intelligence in parenting, Carl Baisden, Kevin Zundl For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Stepping Out: How Service Trips Transform Teens at Turning Winds | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:22:54 | |
In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with therapist Sean Carlin and addictions counselor Tara Steven to reflect on one of the program’s most impactful international trips: a week in Greece that pushed teens beyond their comfort zones and into real-world therapeutic growth. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How structure, trust and mentorship help teens transform into leaders. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation and Self-Confidence · Practical insights into how emotional awareness fuels leadership and resilience. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family shares how hope returned through connection and compassion. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How structured growth, service and mentoring help teens lead themselves and others. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · Exploring how consistency, relationship and real-world purpose foster lasting change. At Turning Winds Therapy Goes Deeper · A closer look at how our integrated clinical and experiential model supports change.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| The Transformative Power of Gratitude | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:11:16 | |
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, clinical director Jared Sartell joins host Kevin Zundl to explore the surprising power of gratitude. Not just around Thanksgiving, but as a daily practice that improves mental health, supports better sleep, and builds emotional resilience. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How a shift in connection replaces the struggle of conflict. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Using consequences thoughtfully to teach responsibility instead of resorting to control. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How teens move from resistance to service, confidence and leadership. Recommended Reading How Grind Culture Harms Our Kids · Why relentless pressure and technology overload undermine teen emotional resilience. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · The role of structure, relationships and real-world purpose in teen transformation. Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · How parental curiosity opens pathways to connection, growth and trust.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Supporting Military Families and Teens with TRICARE | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:12:34 | |
What happens when military families finally find a treatment team that truly understands their journey? From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How families move from conflict toward connection and shared purpose. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · Discover what emotional safety and trust really look like in teen treatment. What Really Happens When Teens Get Treatment and Return Home · Insight into the transition from structured care back to family and daily life. Recommended Reading Residential Treatment for Military Teens – Covered by TRICARE · How Turning Winds supports military-connected adolescents through TRICARE-authorized care. Helping America’s Traumatized Youth · Why relational environments are crucial in meeting the mental health needs of teens. Common Mental Health Disorders in Teens · A guide for parents on recognizing risk, understanding diagnosis, and pursuing the right kind of support.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Busy Days, Bright Futures: Turning Winds’ Ongoing Journey | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:11:50 | |
What happens when teens who’ve put in the hard work at Turning Winds come back to lead others? From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How families move from conflict toward connection and shared purpose. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · Discover what emotional safety and trust really look like in teen treatment. What Really Happens When Teens Get Treatment and Return Home · Insight into the transition from structured care back to family and daily life. Recommended Reading Residential Treatment for Military Teens – Covered by TRICARE · How Turning Winds supports military-connected adolescents through TRICARE-authorized care. Helping America’s Traumatized Youth · Why relational environments are crucial in meeting the mental health needs of teens. Common Mental Health Disorders in Teens · A guide for parents on recognizing risk, understanding diagnosis, and pursuing the right kind of support.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| How a Military Family Supported Their Teen’s Mental Health with TRICARE | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:08:16 | |
What happens when a military family finally finds the help their teen needs, right when it matters most?
Recommended Podcasts From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How shifting your approach rebuilds connection with your teen. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Where consistent consequences grow resilience, not resistance. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family’s journey from fear to clarity, hope, and renewal. Recommended Reading Helping America’s Traumatized Youth · Why relational environments matter in teen treatment at a national level. Give Them Enough Time · A deeper look at why change requires patience, structure, and consistency. Common Mental Health Disorders in Teens · A guide for parents about what to watch for, how to understand risk, and when to get help.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| A Journey of Self-Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:06:42 | |
What does real personal growth look like in a teen’s life? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with a recent Turning Winds alumnus about the transformation that happens when a young person commits to self-discovery, healing, and maturity. Recommended Podcasts From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How shifting your approach replaces conflict with connection. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Teaching responsibility through consequences rather than control. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family recounts the clarity and hope they found in treatment. Recommended Reading A Journey of Self-Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds · How real transformation happens when teens commit to change and healing. Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds · Real stories illustrating the long-term outcomes of structure and support. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · A look at how consistent care, connection, and purpose lead to lasting growth.
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| Is School Enough? The Power of Early Intervention and Structured Treatment for Struggling Teens | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:09:59 | |
In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl is joined by Carl Baisden and Enoch Stump to explore a crucial back-to-school question: When is academic structure enough, and when does your teen need more? From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How shifting from conflict to collaboration restores connection. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · What real healing looks like when teens engage treatment with trust and structure. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How teens evolve from resistance to purpose, service and leadership. Recommended Reading How Grind Culture Harms Our Kids · Why relentless pressure and technology overload undermine teen emotional resilience. Helping America’s Traumatized Youth · Why relational interventions are essential to meeting today’s adolescent mental health needs. Common Mental Health Disorders in Teens · A guide for parents about recognizing, understanding and responding to teen behavioral health issues.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| How Teen Students with an IEP Thrive at Turning Winds | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:09:40 | |
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with educators Kathy Miller and Greg Hall, M.Ed. to explore how individualized support empowers students, especially those with IEPs and 504 plans, to rediscover academic success. With small class sizes, tailored learning plans, and integrated therapeutic support, Turning Winds helps teens not only catch up but often surpass their previous academic benchmarks. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How shifting your approach can replace conflict with connection. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Teaching responsibility through consequences rather than control. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family shares how clarity and hope emerged through treatment. Recommended Reading A Healing Philosophy · An exploration of the core beliefs that guide treatment and academic work. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · How structure, relationships and real-world purpose foster lasting change. Give Them Enough Time · Why patience, consistency and connection play a key role in meaningful outcomes. Keywords: individualized education, IEP support, 504 plans, academic recovery, therapeutic learning environment, ADHD support, anxiety and school performance, small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, Turning Winds academics, teen education success, academic growth through therapy For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| What REALLY happens when teens get treatment and return home. | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:11:22 | |
MUST LISTEN EPISODE This is what it sounds like when real relationships don’t end at graduation. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · Exploring what emotional safety and trust look like in adolescent recovery. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A parent’s perspective on finding clarity, hope, and family connection through treatment. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence · How self-awareness and emotional growth support long-term change. Recommended Reading A Healing Philosophy · The foundational approach that guides both treatment and academic life at Turning Winds. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · Examining how structure, relationships, and real-world purpose foster lasting growth. Turning Winds Alumni Are Prepared for Life’s Challenges · How alumni carry the lessons of treatment into their future success.
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| A Collaborative Community to Help Troubled Teens | 22 May 2024 | 00:08:20 | |
This is what it looks like when collaboration fuels transformation.
If you're wondering whether residential care is the right next step or what comes after your teen returns home, this episode offers practical guidance and real-world perspective. What Really Happens When Teens Get Treatment and Return Home · Exploring how structure, support, and preparation help families sustain progress after treatment. Executive Functioning and the Adolescent Brain · Understanding the link between cognitive development and therapeutic growth. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence · How emotional awareness and self-regulation fuel long-term change. Recommended Reading Individualized Support Ensures Academic Success · How tailored instruction helps teens rebuild confidence and capability. Working with Children in a Therapeutic Environment · Why relational environments make such a difference in adolescent recovery. The Turning Winds Difference · A closer look at what sets the Turning Winds model apart from other treatment options.
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| Alumnus Visits and Chats After 13 Years! | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:07:26 | |
Thirteen years after completing Turning Winds, alumnus Justin returns to Montana to reflect on how the experience shaped his life. As a teen, he struggled with defiance and direction. What he found at Turning Winds was a community that challenged him to grow, develop confidence, and build real leadership skills. In this episode, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Justin to discuss what it means to truly change course. He shares how the structure, mentorship, and peer relationships at Turning Winds helped him discover his potential and build the resilience that carried him through college, a professional career, and now into coaching young athletes. Justin’s story reveals how teen treatment programs like Turning Winds give teens the space and support to make lasting change. By removing distractions, building accountability, and focusing on emotional growth, students gain the tools to navigate life’s challenges long after treatment ends. If you are a parent wondering what lasting recovery looks like or how meaningful intervention can truly transform a life, this conversation offers insight and hope. Recommended Podcasts The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family reflects on the clarity and peace that came with choosing treatment. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · How safety, trust, and consistency create the foundation for real healing. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · Exploring how leadership and responsibility evolve during treatment. Recommended Reading Turning Winds Alumni Are Prepared for Life’s Challenges · How alumni continue to thrive years after completing the program. Leadership Training at Turning Winds · The intentional process of teaching confidence, empathy, and accountability. Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds · How teens rediscover their potential through structure and support. Keywords: teen alumni success, long-term recovery stories, therapeutic boarding school, Turning Winds, teen leadership development, adolescent treatment outcomes, emotional growth in teens, mentorship in recovery, academic progress after treatment, family healing, confidence building for teens, Montana therapeutic programs, youth resilience, parenting teens in recovery, real-world success after treatment For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Back to Belize - Find Out Why! | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:07:16 | |
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl reconnects with Owen and Enoch to discuss their return to Belize with a new group of students. Building on the success of a previous trip, where students constructed and painted a new classroom for a preschool, the team is heading back to complete a covered play area, paint game-based murals, and reconnect with the children they served. Bridging Cultures: Turning Winds’ Transformative Journey in Belize · How cross-cultural service work helps teens find purpose and connection. Stepping Out: How Service Trips Transform Teens at Turning Winds · Exploring how structured giving fosters gratitude and growth. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How developing leadership and accountability supports lifelong confidence. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How teens learn to lead themselves and others through service and mentorship. At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · How therapeutic and experiential approaches work together to build character. The Turning Winds Difference · What makes Turning Winds’ blend of clinical, academic, and experiential learning unique. Keywords: teen service trips, therapeutic travel, experiential learning, Turning Winds, Belize volunteer work, adolescent development, cross-cultural connection, empathy building for teens, therapeutic boarding school, youth leadership, global citizenship, healing through service, experiential therapy, teen purpose and growth, family-focused treatment For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Navigating Crisis to Find Hope at Turning Winds | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:08:05 | |
This episode of the Turning Winds Podcast tells the heartfelt story of a military family’s struggle to find meaningful treatment for their son after traditional approaches and programs failed. From emotional outbursts and academic disruption to serious safety concerns, their journey led them to Turning Winds—a therapeutic program that offered a lifeline when things felt hopeless.
Supporting Military Families and Teens with TRICARE · Exploring how TRICARE coverage helps make quality mental health care accessible for military families. What Really Happens When Teens Get Treatment and Return Home · How families prepare for long-term success after residential care. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · A look at how therapeutic environments help rebuild trust and emotional safety. Recommended Reading The Children We Heal · Understanding the wide range of struggles teens face—and how individualized care helps. Common Mental Health Disorders in Teens · Identifying the signs and how early intervention changes outcomes. Treating Reactive Attachment Disorder · How trust and structure support healing for teens and families.
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| What Happens When Teens Don't Sleep Enough? Top Clinical Director's Advice. | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:07:45 | |
You can do incredible therapeutic work, but without sleep, structure, and nutrition, it won't stick.
Recommended Podcasts Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · How structure, consistency, and accountability support long-term growth. Executive Functioning and the Adolescent Brain · Understanding how attention, focus, and follow-through develop during adolescence. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence · How emotional awareness and self-regulation reinforce resilience. Recommended Reading How Grind Culture Harms Our Kids · Why constant pressure undermines rest, recovery, and emotional health. A Healing Philosophy · Exploring the foundational approach that integrates structure and compassion. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Supporting growth and learning through consistency rather than control.
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| Helping Teens Become Goal-Setters // Let's Start the Year Right | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:07:35 | |
n this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Clinical Director Jared Sartell to explore how teens in treatment learn to set meaningful, self-driven goals. As the new year begins, the conversation focuses on how Turning Winds uses seasonal momentum, such as the post-holiday reflection period, to reinforce principles of gratitude, service, and personal development. Executive Functioning and the Adolescent Brain · How focus, organization, and follow-through develop through structured therapeutic learning. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence · Understanding how self-awareness and emotional growth drive goal achievement. Investment: An Approach for Continual Growth · How consistent effort and reflection fuel personal development and long-term success. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How students learn self-leadership through goal setting, mentorship, and service. College Prep at Turning Winds · Supporting teens in identifying purpose and building the skills for academic success. Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Why curiosity and engagement help teens take ownership of their growth. Keywords: For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Bridging Cultures // Turning Winds' Transformative Journey in Belize | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:15:07 | |
This is what it sounds like when teens step out of their comfort zones and change lives in the process. Stepping Out: How Service Trips Transform Teens at Turning Winds · How structured service experiences foster gratitude, humility, and growth. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · Exploring how accountability and teamwork inspire confidence and purpose. The Transformative Power of Gratitude · How recognizing small moments of gratitude strengthens emotional resilience. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How students develop empathy, initiative, and self-leadership through guided service. At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · How experiential therapy and real-world learning reinforce emotional healing. A Healing Philosophy · Understanding the values that shape Turning Winds’ integrative approach to treatment.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| A Mother Shares: The Decision to Enter Treatment During the Holidays | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:05:44 | |
This is what it sounds like when a mother decides to take action, not when it’s convenient, but when it’s absolutely necessary. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family reflects on how clarity and peace emerged from the hardest decisions. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · Exploring how safety, trust, and consistency rebuild emotional stability. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · How parents can use structure and compassion to guide lasting change. Recommended Reading The Children We Heal · A look into the diverse challenges families face and the individualized care that helps. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Learning to replace fear and frustration with patience and connection. A Healing Philosophy · The guiding beliefs that create an environment of trust, safety, and growth.
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| Christmas Shopping as Clinical Assignment | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:06:15 | |
In this heartwarming episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Carl Baisden about the unique holiday traditions at Turning Winds and how these moments are intentionally used to support therapeutic growth. For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| An Alumnus Shares // Experiences that created growth | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:08:18 | |
This is what happens when treatment works. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How leadership and accountability help teens discover who they can become. The Transformative Power of Gratitude · How recognizing progress builds confidence and emotional balance. Returning with Purpose: An Alumnus Offers Support and Hope · A graduate shares how mentorship and service create lasting change. Recommended Reading Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds · Exploring how structure, relationships, and purpose drive success. Turning Winds Alumni Are Prepared for Life’s Challenges · How alumni continue to thrive after treatment through resilience and self-awareness. Leadership Training at Turning Winds · The intentional process behind teaching empathy, accountability, and service.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Encouraging Your Teen to Be a Self-Solver | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:06:59 | |
What does true support look like for a struggling teen and how can parents avoid solving problems for their children while still walking alongside them? Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · How parents can foster responsibility through structure instead of control. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence · How emotional intelligence supports lasting behavioral change. The Power of Healing Parents · Exploring how parental growth and reflection model resilience for teens. Recommended Reading Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Why curiosity and connection build more trust than control. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Turning everyday missteps into learning opportunities. A Healing Philosophy · The foundational beliefs that shape the Turning Winds approach to growth.
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| What’s Changing in Teen Mental Health? Exploring Trends in Diagnosis, Substance Use, and Treatment Approaches | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:06:20 | |
This is what happens when treatment works. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How structure, accountability, and connection help teens discover who they can become. Returning with Purpose: An Alumnus Offers Support and Hope · A graduate shares how mentorship and service sustain growth long after treatment. The Transformative Power of Gratitude · How gratitude deepens self-awareness and emotional balance in recovery. Recommended Reading Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds · Exploring how structure, relationships, and purpose drive long-term change. Turning Winds Alumni Are Prepared for Life’s Challenges · How alumni continue to thrive through resilience, service, and self-leadership. Leadership Training at Turning Winds · The intentional process behind building confidence, empathy, and accountability.
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| Engagements with Teens // Connection and Working Through Power Struggles | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:08:11 | |
Must listen episode! In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Carl Baisden to explore how the smallest moments often lead to the biggest breakthroughs. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How shifting from control to connection helps families rebuild trust. The Power of Healing Parents · Exploring how parental reflection strengthens relationships with teens. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · A deeper look into how safety and empathy fuel meaningful progress. Recommended Reading At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · How clinical work and relational connection intertwine to create real change. A Healing Philosophy · The values and beliefs that guide every therapeutic interaction. Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Why curiosity, not control, creates stronger parent-teen relationships.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Don't Give Up! Improving Your Struggling Teen Academically | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:06:02 | |
What happens when a teen who's been written off academically is finally given the support and structure they need? Executive Functioning and the Adolescent Brain · How focus, organization, and follow-through build academic and emotional strength. How Teen Students with an IEP Thrive at Turning Winds · Exploring how individualized support transforms learning and confidence. Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ: Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence · How emotional growth translates directly into academic progress. Recommended Reading Individualized Support Ensures Academic Success · How one-on-one instruction and therapeutic alignment help teens excel. College Prep at Turning Winds · Preparing teens for higher education through structure and encouragement. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Helping teens rebuild confidence through patience and consistency.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Investment // An approach for continual growth | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:05:44 | |
What does true investment in mental health treatment look like? Trust the Process · Why consistency, patience, and structure are key to sustainable growth. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · How therapeutic environments help rebuild trust and emotional safety. What Really Happens When Teens Get Treatment and Return Home · Exploring how structured preparation helps families sustain progress. Recommended Reading The Turning Winds Difference · What sets Turning Winds apart through ongoing investment in people and place. A Healing Philosophy · The guiding values behind Turning Winds’ enduring commitment to quality care. Working with Children in a Therapeutic Environment · How intentional design and relational care support recovery.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| How a Tarantula was key to a teen breakthrough // Being flexible and individualized | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:06:42 | |
What does it really mean to meet a teen where they are? When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How individualized support helps teens step into leadership and confidence. At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · Exploring the balance between structure, creativity, and clinical insight. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · Why emotional safety and trust are the foundation for transformation. Recommended Reading Working with Children in a Therapeutic Environment · How flexibility, empathy, and creative problem-solving foster breakthroughs. A Healing Philosophy · The core principles that guide Turning Winds’ relational and clinical approach. The Children We Heal · A closer look at how individualized care helps teens rediscover potential.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Why Not Now? A Parent's Dilemma in Considering Options For Your Struggling Teen. | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:09:57 | |
Is there ever a perfect time to pursue treatment for your teen? The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family’s honest reflection on the clarity and peace that came with choosing treatment. What Really Happens When Teens Get Treatment and Return Home · Exploring how families sustain progress long after residential care ends. How a Military Family Supported Their Teen’s Mental Health with TRICARE · The story of a family that took action when everything else failed. Recommended Reading How Do I Know My Child Needs Help? · Identifying early signs that intervention may be necessary. The Turning Winds Difference · Why experience, environment, and timing matter in achieving the right outcomes. Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · How asking questions instead of waiting for answers builds trust and connection.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| The Power of Healing Parents | 11 Aug 2023 | 00:03:41 | |
What if the time apart from your teen was not just necessary, but healing? The Power of Healing Parents · How parental growth and self-awareness lay the groundwork for family healing. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family’s honest story about finding peace, clarity, and connection through treatment. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How shifting from control to curiosity transforms family dynamics. Recommended Reading How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Why calm guidance builds trust and independence. A Healing Philosophy · The beliefs that shape Turning Winds’ approach to family and individual growth. Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · How curiosity opens the door to meaningful reconnection.
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| Trust the Process | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:04:21 | |
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Program Director Enoch Stump to unpack one of the most challenging and essential concepts for families in treatment: trusting the process. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family shares how clarity and trust helped them embrace the journey, not the timeline. Investment: An Approach for Continual Growth · Why consistent effort and belief in the process yield lasting results. Healing from Trauma as a Teen in Residential Treatment · How long-term safety and connection build the foundation for change. Recommended Reading A Healing Philosophy · The principles that guide Turning Winds’ enduring, patient approach to transformation. The Turning Winds Difference · How experience, structure, and time combine to support authentic healing. Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds · Understanding why true change takes time and consistency.
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| Recreation and Therapy // The maiden voyage of our new boat. | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:09:25 | |
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Program Director Carl Baisden about the deeper value of therapeutic recreation at Turning Winds. Their conversation centers on the debut of a new pontoon boat and how structured activities like lake outings are designed not just for fun, but to reignite a teen’s connection to life, joy, and healthy relationships. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How hands-on activities and shared responsibility spark growth and self-confidence. Stepping Out: How Service Trips Transform Teens at Turning Winds · How experiential learning and connection redefine recovery. The Transformative Power of Gratitude · How appreciation for small moments leads to emotional and relational healing. Recommended Reading At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · How therapeutic work extends beyond sessions into every part of daily life. Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How outdoor experiences and teamwork build resilience and empathy. A Healing Philosophy · Why joy, structure, and reflection are central to lasting recovery.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| The Identified Patient // An unexpected perspective into family systems and relationships | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:06:36 | |
What if your teen’s struggles weren’t the whole story... but a signal from a larger system in need of change? The Power of Healing Parents · How family reflection and growth create the foundation for long-term healing. Trust the Process · Why patience and family participation are key to sustainable transformation. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A family’s firsthand account of embracing shared healing and hope. Recommended Reading A Healing Philosophy · The beliefs that shape Turning Winds’ integrated approach to family systems work. The Children We Heal · Understanding the family dynamics behind individual struggles. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · How parents can model accountability and emotional regulation.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Looking back on Morocco // A Therapeutic Service Trip to Remember | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:08:14 | |
What happens when teens who’ve struggled with relationships, behavior, and anxiety are given the chance to serve others in a completely different part of the world? Stepping Out: How Service Trips Transform Teens at Turning Winds · Exploring how service, travel, and connection help teens grow beyond treatment. Bridging Cultures: Turning Winds’ Transformative Journey in Belize · How international service builds gratitude, confidence, and cultural understanding. When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth · How mentorship and shared purpose inspire lasting change in young people. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How leadership and service opportunities deepen empathy and maturity. At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · Why clinical and experiential work combine for real-world transformation. Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds · A closer look at how students rediscover purpose through structure and community.
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| An Alumni and his Mom Discuss Turning Winds and Positive Change | 16 May 2023 | 00:09:46 | |
In this heartfelt episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Aiden, a recent alumnus, and his mother, Mita, about their emotional journey through crisis, treatment, and healing. They candidly reflect on the unraveling of home life, the decision to seek help, and the moment they knew Turning Winds was the right choice. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How families move from conflict toward connection and shared purpose. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A firsthand look at how clarity and hope can emerge through treatment. Trust the Process · Why lasting transformation takes time, patience, and belief. Recommended Reading A Healing Philosophy · The beliefs that guide every therapeutic interaction at Turning Winds. The Children We Heal · Real stories of courage, connection, and change. How to Guide Your Children When They Make Mistakes · Why empathy and accountability are the foundation of growth.
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| Creating a Culture of Service // How Team Unity Transforms Teen Mental Health Treatment | 08 May 2023 | 00:08:09 | |
Creating a Culture of Service: How Team Unity Transforms Teen Mental Health Treatment Trust the Process: What Long-Term Change Really Looks Like · Why lasting transformation takes time, belief, and teamwork. Must Listen: How the Smallest Moments Lead to the Biggest Breakthroughs · How empathy and connection drive therapeutic success. What It Means to Truly Meet a Teen Where They Are · Creative, relationship-driven treatment in action. Recommended Reading A Healing Philosophy · The guiding beliefs that shape the Turning Winds team culture. Working with Children in a Therapeutic Environment · Insights into the structure and compassion behind therapeutic care. Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How modeling service and empathy helps teens and staff grow together.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Why Parenting Styles Matter When Raising Teens | 02 May 2023 | 00:12:18 | |
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Carl Baisden to explore a topic that resonates with every parent: parenting styles and their lasting impact on family dynamics. With years of experience supporting both teens and their families, Carl shares insights from Turning Winds’ parent workshops, where the focus is not just on teens in treatment—but on how families grow together. Healing Parents: What Happens When Families Grow Too · How treatment creates space for both teens and parents to change together. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How shifting your approach can replace conflict with collaboration. Trust the Process: What Long-Term Change Really Looks Like · Why family growth takes time, patience, and belief in the journey. Recommended Reading Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · Why curiosity builds stronger, more connected relationships with teens. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Teaching responsibility through thoughtful follow-through instead of control. A Healing Philosophy · The core beliefs that guide family and therapeutic growth at Turning Winds. Keywords: For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| What parents need in considering options in teen mental health | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:12:18 | |
In this candid conversation, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Eric Loesch, Director of Admissions at Turning Winds, to explore the pivotal moments that lead families to consider residential treatment. With insight from years of experience, Eric explains what most families don’t know when they begin the process and how to navigate it with clarity and compassion. Why Not Now: A Parent’s Dilemma in Considering Options for Your Struggling Teen · Understanding when to act and what holds families back from seeking help. The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds · A firsthand look at how one family found hope after years of uncertainty. Trust the Process: What Long-Term Change Really Looks Like · Why patience and belief are essential when navigating treatment and healing. Recommended Reading How Do I Know My Child Needs Help? · A guide for parents questioning whether their teen needs professional support. The Turning Winds Difference · What sets Turning Winds apart in providing long-term, individualized care. A Healing Philosophy · The beliefs that shape Turning Winds’ compassionate, whole-family approach.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||
| Teen Mental Health - Tools taught at our Parent Workshops. | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:04:37 | |
What if the key to helping your teen wasn’t just about what they learn but what you do as a parent?
World-Renowned Dr. Foster Cline: Pioneer of Love and Logic on Raising Responsible Teens · Insight from the co-founder of Love and Logic on how curiosity and compassion transform families. From Power Struggles to Partnership: A Parenting Mindset Shift · How changing your approach can replace conflict with connection and cooperation. Healing Parents: What Happens When Families Grow Too · Why parents’ own growth is often the foundation for their teen’s progress. Recommended Reading Curious Parenting to Support Your Kids · How curiosity over control builds stronger relationships and better outcomes. Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting · Encouraging accountability while maintaining empathy and trust. A Healing Philosophy · The core principles that guide how Turning Winds supports both parents and teens.
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| Teen Mental Health - Benefits of Travel and New Perspectives | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:11:32 | |
In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, we hear from staff who recently led a service trip to a remote Mayan village in Guatemala where no outsiders had ever visited before. What followed was a profound cultural exchange, where human connection transcended language and impacted everyone involved. Back to Belize: Find Out Why · How returning to serve the same community deepened connection and gratitude. Looking Back on Morocco: A Therapeutic Service Trip to Remember · Exploring how cross-cultural service transforms both students and staff. Recreation and Therapy: The Maiden Voyage of Our New Boat · A look at how fun, connection, and reflection come together in healing. Recommended Reading Leadership Training at Turning Winds · How structured service and mentorship shape lifelong leadership. At Turning Winds, Therapy Goes Deeper · Inside the integrated approach that helps students grow emotionally and relationally. How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience · Why structure, consistency, and connection are the foundation for lasting growth.
For more teen parenting tips and treatment information | turningwinds.com | 800-845-1380. | |||