From Peaks to Potential: a Podcast for Parents of Teens Struggling With Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges

Beyond Apathy: How Adventure Therapy Helps Teens Re-Engage


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In this final episode of From Languishing to Living, host Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, is joined by Dr. Matt Hoag of ThreePeaks Ascent to explore how adventure therapy helps teens move from apathy and disconnection to growth and re-engagement. Together, they dive into how nature, movement, and experiential learning can transform a teen’s mindset, build resilience, and create meaningful emotional breakthroughs. If your teen has struggled to connect with traditional therapy, this episode may offer the perspective you’ve been looking for.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Adventure Therapy Defined: What it is and why it resonates with teens who struggle in traditional therapy settings
  • Therapy in Everyday Tasks: How simple, routine activities like cooking or making a fire create meaningful growth
  • Nature and Mental Health: Why being outdoors helps teens regulate anxiety, trauma, and depression
  • Knowing When It’s Time: Signs that your teen may benefit from a nature-based residential treatment program

This heartfelt and insightful conversation sheds light on the real, grounded changes that happen in a nature-based setting. If you’ve ever wondered whether something different could help your teen reconnect and thrive, this episode is a must-listen. Call us today at 435-272-1280 to speak with an admissions specialist and get the answers you need.

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From Peaks to Potential: a Podcast for Parents of Teens Struggling With Mental and Behavioral Health ChallengesBy ThreePeaks Ascent