Mariah Loftin, MA, LP, Clinical Director & Senior Clinical Therapist - Young Adults Group at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy

Many parents struggle with effective ways to set and maintain boundaries as their children transition from adolescence to young adulthood, especially when a young adult is struggling with mental health or other life challenges. In this episode, Senior Clinical Therapist, Mariah Loftin offers tangible strategies for establishing healthy boundaries that will help young adults launch into a life of independence.

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Joanna Lilley, M.A. Owner and Founder of Lilley Consulting Chris Blankenship, LCSW, Senior Clinical Therapist - Transition Age Young Adults Group (18-20) at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy

Joanna Lilley, M.A. and Chris Blankenship, LCSW work with parents to understand and address the myriad reasons why young adults are so often unprepared for independent adulthood. They place added emphasis on the difficulty of leaving home in the tumultuous and unpredictable environment that COVID has created. Joanna and Chris explore alternate ways of preparing young adults to better address the stress, anxiety, and empowerment that can come from life as an adult working towards independence.

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Will White, DA, LCSW, LADC, Co-Founder and Program Advisor of Summit Achievement 

Will White, a 30 year professional in wilderness therapy, author of "Stories from the Field: A History of Wilderness Therapy" and the host of the weekly podcast, Stories from the Field, takes a deep look at the current controversies surrounding wilderness therapy, talk about the evolution of and changes to the practice of wilderness therapy, and where it's is headed in the future.

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Tracy Hopkins, MSW, CPDC, Director of Engagement & Belonging at outBack Therapeutic Wilderness

In this episode, Tracy Hopkins shares her own experiences of belonging and provides insight on the what to look for in wilderness.

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Brenda Zane, Founder of Hopestream Community and podcast host of Hopestream

A conversation about getting healthy for moms in particular when your family is in crisis. Brenda Zane tells her experience as a mother of a child with substance abuse and discusses the importance of self-care as she shares ideas to help cope and seek support.

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Brad M. Reedy, Ph.D., Owner & Executive Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses the importance of finding one's self through parenting and its relevance in fostering resilience.

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