In this episode of Unlocking Hope, host Tiffany Silva Herlin, a licensed clinical social worker, continues her conversation with Emily. Emily shares her family's journey through residential treatment at Oxbow Academy, discussing the difficult but transformative process of her son's stay and the powerful role of parent involvement in their family's healing. This episode covers:

• The Uncomfortable Truth: The process of a "sexual history" evaluation and using a polygraph to validate a student's truth and rebuild family trust.
• The Power of Parent Involvement: The importance of parents doing their own therapeutic work, seeking support from other families, and being an active part of the healing process.
• Embracing Discomfort: Why growth for both the parent and child happens outside of a comfort zone, and the valuable lessons learned from this challenging journey.

Emily's story offers a transparent look into a family's transformation and provides hope for parents facing similar challenges. Listen to understand the profound impact that a committed and collaborative approach to treatment can have on the entire family system. For more information and support, please visit www.oxbowacademy.net or call 855-676-4272.