• The Importance of Outside Play for Kids
    Jan 19 2023

    This week Jeremy Speaks with Althea and Julia from the Pisgah Collective.

    Click here to see learn more about the Pisgah Collective>>



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    27 mins
  • Wilderness Staff and Transferring Success Home
    Dec 21 2022

    This week Jesse Quam joins Jeremy Whitworth to discuss front-line staff and how to support their growth. We explore the impact of front-line staff and how to translate their success in the field back home.

    There are some great themes in this podcast and a lot of positive takeaways for families.

    Learn more about the work Jesse Quam does here: http://www.johnhuie.com/

    Books suggested during the podcast:
    The Parental Toolbox
    Parenting from the inside out
    Siblings without Rivalry
    Hold on to your kids
    Parallel Process

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    20 mins
  • Affording therapeutic programs and finding help
    Dec 12 2022

    On this week's podcast, Jeremy and Andrew discuss the cost of finding therapeutic help for students of all ages. 

    There are many different options for support, from residential programs to finding mentors within your community. Jeremy and Andrew highlight options families have when they feel like they are looking for outside-of-the-box solutions.

    Learn more about Andrew's Mentoring service here>>

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    36 mins
  • The Development of Young Adults and Tips to Guide
    Nov 2 2022

    This week Mike D'Angelo joins Jeremy Whitworth on the podcast to discuss the neuroscience of the brain in Young Adults and how developmental stages play a role in their future. 

    Resources on finding a parent coach
    The importance of having a third party in dealing with YA issues

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    24 mins
  • Young Adults and Major Life Transitions
    Nov 2 2022

    This week Adam Ray and Jeremy Whitworth discuss how to support Young Adults as they navigate a complex landscape ahead of them. We discuss how we can support young adults while helping them find their own path.

    Resources:
    A good podcast on supporting adult children: Bite Your Tongue
    A timeless book on approach and philosophy for life: The Four Agreements
    Tips for finding a therapist as a young adult

    Adam Ray is the Founder of Foundations Asheville, a Young Adult Transition Program in Western North Carolina. 

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    19 mins
  • Psychological Testing for Teens the Benefits and What Tests Matter
    Oct 18 2022

    Psychological testing and assessment can help families find clarity for any number of challenges. On this week's podcast, Dr. Salli Lewis joins Jeremy Whitworth to discuss the importance of testing and assessment, different types of testing and assessment, and gives us a few key takeaways for families.

    Dr. Salli Lewis, along with her partner, Dr. Sheneen Daniels founded the Center for Research, Assessment and Treatment Efficacy (CReATE) in 2006. The center is a group practice with a team of psychologists, specializing in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. CReATE is located in Asheville, NC and provides services to the community and to educational and therapeutic programs in western North Carolina (and the Southeast), including Trails Carolina.
    www.createnc.com

    Resources for families:

    Searching for Testing Services in your area>>

    Understanding Testing and Assessments>>

    Different Types of Psychological Testing>>

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    18 mins
  • Technology Addiction and Supporting Teens
    Oct 11 2022

    This week Jeremy Whitworth and Jeniveve Rollins discuss tech addiction in kids and how to find healthy outlets that do not include technology.

    Technology is something every parent with a teenager navigates. Finding balance is key. Jeniveve and Jeremy discuss activities, outlets, and ways to be successful in your child's relationship with technology.

    What parents need to know about technology addiction - Common Sense Media

    12 Activities to replace technology - The Cleveland Clinic

    45 Things you can do at home that do not involve a screen

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    18 mins
  • The Importance of parents seeking their own therapeutic help
    Oct 4 2022

    The importance of parents seeking their own therapeutic help.

    In this podcast, Jeremy and Sarah James discuss the importance of parents doing their own therapeutic work. Challenges within the family are difficult, and parents are in a much better place to help their family if they are in the best headspace possible.

    Sarah James, LCMHC, MA, LCAS, is a primary therapist at Trails Carolina and an expert in helping families heal. She works with girls aged 14-17 and their parents to build healthier relationships, work through past problems, and learn to move forward as a team.

    Parallel Process - Krissy Pozatek
    Top Parenting Podcast Book List

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    21 mins