Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding journeys, but it also comes with its share of complexities and challenges. When those challenges get more complex, the natural instinct is often…
Parenting can often feel like a game of control and compliance. The more you try to “manage” your child’s actions, the more resistance you face. It’s easy to fall into…
Parenting is a complex journey, one that is constantly evolving as children grow and develop. Navigating the highs and lows of this journey requires patience, understanding, and intentionality. One of…
Strong family relationships are built on a foundation of trust and open communication. These essential pillars create an environment where family members feel safe, supported, and valued for who they…
Hey there, fellow Parents! Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a wild ride through the tangled jungle of teenage communication. I'm Robert Trout, your guide through the land…
It is like having training wheels on a bike for life. Most parents teach their children to learn how to ride a bike with training wheels. At some point, we…
A Therapeutic Consultant is a trained professional who helps families find appropriate treatment for whatever issues their adolescent or young adult are dealing with. This could be complex mental health,…
For college Freshmen who did not enjoy their first semester, not returning for the spring semester is an all-too-real situation. Whether they have withdrawn from their classes without any timeline…
Parents do not understand the difference between boundaries and consequences. Yes, they might look similar, but really one compliments the other. A boundary is a line drawn in the sand.…
First, the moment you get them into a program is complete and utter relief. Even if they quickly turn around and try to convince you to pull them from the…
Treatment is not a quick fix. We need to understand that. Training for a marathon takes a ton of time, and even after the race there is still work to…
It’s important to know your role as a parent will always remain. It’s just that the job description and requirements shift, drastically. Being 18 years old is an arbitrary age…
A lot of children are grounded during a fit of emotion for the parent. The issue with just haphazardly giving consequences when you are emotional breeds room for confusion, contention,…
Parents are sending mixed messages to their young adults about launching into life. If you are a parent with a young adult living at home, listen closely. What you say,…
We are witnessing a generation of children, adolescents, and young adults who are living in a pressure-cooker. High school students are led to believe that upon admission into college that…
A lot of adults believe that once their children turn 18, they no longer have the ability to control aspects of their life. It’s important to know that that’s not…
The Experiential Healing Institute (EHI) consistently hears parents express curiosity about how programs have created success for their child. Having many years of previous experience in both wilderness therapy and…
As a parent, the last thing you want is for your young adult to go off to college. In fact, if they have been high-achieving academically and athletically, when your…
I almost titled this post “Turn the Radio Up” but with all the changes in how we listen to our favorite songs I thought the title could get a bit…