Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment

Beth Hillman | Parent Coach for Parents of Struggling Teens
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Your guide to parenting a struggling teen or young-adult, whether they’re home, transitioning home, or presently in treatment. Parents, say goodbye to exhausting confusion, overwhelm, panic and the unhelpful patterns that keep you and your family stuck. Learn how to develop healthy responses and set healthy boundaries with your teen instead of acting out of fear and anxiety. Experience the relationship-changing power of focusing on your own behavior instead of futile attempts to control your teen. Your guides to Parenting Post-wilderness are Beth Hillman, a life coach for parents of struggling teens and mom to a post-wilderness teen, and part-time co-host Seth Gottlieb, a wilderness therapy guide turned teen and young-adult recovery coach. Their unique combination of experience and training yields candid conversations chock full of practical, actionable tips and tools to smooth the challenges both parents and teens experience surrounding treatment.  Every week, you can expect conversations around: Parenting a struggling teen or young-adult;Setting healthy boundaries with your teen;Treatment options for your struggling teen or young adult;Bringing your kid home from treatment;Parenting skills to support your struggling child;Teen substance abuse, drug addiction, gaming addiction, suicidal ideation, or other teen mental health concerns;How to end power struggles and instead foster healthy communication with your teen or young-adult;And much more.Listen in to discover how parents like you have learned to influence equanimity in the home and rebuild connections with the teens they love. Connect with Beth on Instagram (@bethhillmancoaching) or find more information about working with Beth at www.bethhillmancoaching.com.

  1. 2d ago

    215. Helping a Teen with Addiction Without Enabling Them With Former Struggling Teen Thomas Henderson

    Your teen is struggling with addiction and you’re terrified that helping them might actually be making things worse. What do you do? In this episode, I’m joined by Thomas Henderson, a former struggling teen who began using substances at just 11 years old and eventually found himself caught in a cycle of addiction, relapse, treatment, and recovery. Today, Thomas works with families and uses his own experience to help parents and kids navigate some of the same challenges he once lived through. Thomas and I talk honestly about the incredibly difficult line between supporting your teen and enabling them. His parents loved him deeply and never stopped believing in him, but there were also times when their support allowed his addiction to continue. Eventually, they had to make the terrifying decision to completely cut off financial support and communication and let Thomas experience the consequences of his choices. From a parent’s perspective, that kind of boundary can feel impossible.  How do you step back when your child is hurting?  How do you hold onto hope without rescuing them?  And how do you know when helping has crossed into enabling? Thomas shares what those choices felt like from his side of the story, including what he remembers about his parents’ unconditional belief in him, what finally helped him take ownership of his recovery, and why he believes reconnecting with yourself is such an important part of lasting change. In this episode on helping a teen with addiction without enabling them, we discuss: Thomas’s journey from early substance use to addiction and recoveryHow parents can unintentionally enable a teen’s addictionThe difference between supporting your teen and rescuing themWhy Thomas’s parents eventually had to draw a hard boundaryWhat it felt like for Thomas when his parents stopped financially supporting himHow consequences can sometimes create the pressure needed for changeWhy parents need to hold onto hope, even when their teen has given up on themselvesHow treatment, wilderness, nature, mentors, and community shaped Thomas’s recoveryWhat Thomas wants parents of struggling teens to understand about addiction and ownership More about Thomas Henderson Thomas got sober in 2020 after years of addiction and rebuilt his life from an RV in the California desert. Today, he is a family manager and coach at Not Therapy Coaching where he uses his experiences to help others build resilience, purpose, and lasting change. He's also an ultramarathon runner, breathwork facilitator, and entrepreneur. Learn more about Not Therapy on their website. Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

  2. Sep 29

    214. When Your Expectations Become Pressure: A Struggling Teen’s Perspective With Justin Levine

    You want the best for your teen. You want them to succeed, make good choices, and build a life they can be proud of. But what happens when the expectations you have for your child start to feel like pressure to them? If you’re anything like me, you might be thinking right now, “But I don’t expect my kid to become a doctor!” And neither did I. But parental expectations and pressure can be much more subtle than that. Sometimes they show up in the activities we encourage, the questions we ask.  the future we picture for our kids, or even in our definition of what “success” should look like. I’ve had to look at this in my own parenting, too, and today’s conversation gave me plenty to think about. In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Levine, who was once a struggling teen in treatment, dealing with severe anxiety and OCD while also trying to keep up with the expectations he felt around school, running, and his future. Today, he works as a coach and mentor for teens and young adults, helping them build confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose. Justin gives us something I think every parent of a struggling teen can benefit from hearing: the perspective of the kid who was actually living it. We talk honestly about parental expectations and pressure and how difficult it can be to tell the difference between encouraging your teen and unintentionally taking over the steering wheel of their life. For Justin, one of the biggest turning points came when he realized that some of the goals he was working toward weren’t actually his own. His experience offers a powerful perspective for parents: sometimes, giving your teen more ownership doesn’t mean giving up on them. It may be exactly what allows them to finally find their own motivation. We also talk about what can happen when a teen enters treatment without truly being ready to engage in the work, why simply “checking the boxes” isn’t the same as changing, and how family dynamics can contribute to disconnection on both sides. If you’ve ever felt afraid of what might happen if you loosen your grip a little, this conversation offers a perspective you’ll want to hear. In this episode on parental expectations and pressure, we discuss: How anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD can hide behind high achievementWhy your teen’s behavior may not tell you the whole story of what’s happening internallyWhen an activity that once brought your teen joy becomes another source of pressureThe complicated dynamic that can happen when a parent is also a coachKnowing when to encourage your teen and when to step backWhy simply “doing the work” in treatment doesn't necessarily mean your teen is ready to changeThe difference between completing treatment and actually engaging in the processHow parental expectations can unintentionally create pressure and disconnectionThe importance of letting your teen develop goals that actually belong to themHow Justin eventually repaired and strengthened his relationship with his parentsThe role a mentor can play between therapy, treatment, and everyday lifeHow a trusted person outside the parent-child relationship can help a struggling teen move toward independence More about Justin Levine Justin Levine is the Founder and Head Coach of Strive to Thrive Coaching, a coaching practice dedicated to helping adolescents, emerging adults, families, and athletes build confidence, independence, and purpose. Justin's perspective is both professional and deeply personal. As a teenager, he attended wilderness therapy and residential treatment himself. That experience inspired him to return to the field—not as a client, but as a mentor, researcher, and clinician—eventually serving as Director of Neuro Health at Telos Residential Treatment Center before founding Strive to Thrive Coaching to provide the kind of support he wishes had been available after leaving treatment. Learn more at → https://strivetothrivecoaching.org Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

  3. Sep 22

    213. Rebuilding Connection With Your Struggling Teen: Why You Might Need to Stop Trying So Hard

    You’re trying so hard to repair what’s been broken, to rebuild trust, and feel close again with your teen or young adult. So when they pull away, it can feel almost impossible to not try harder. But what if trying harder to reconnect is actually making this very connection harder? In this episode, Seth and I have a very honest conversation about rebuilding connection with your struggling teen or young adult, and how difficult it can be to practice what we teach when the person we love is the one who’s struggling. Seth shares what it’s like to support a struggling family member and realize that, despite knowing all the “right” things to do, there are moments when there is simply nothing more within your control. We talk about the guilt that can come with that realization, the urge to fix things, and the painful truth that you can care deeply about someone without being responsible for their choices. I also share a recent experience with my own son. After a difficult conflict, I found myself wanting to reach out, talk things through, and repair the relationship. But underneath my attempts to connect was something I didn’t initially recognize: anxiety. I had an agenda. I wanted him to open up, reconnect, and let me know what he was feeling. Once I realized that, I was able to slow down, let go of what I thought should happen, and simply be present with him. And something surprising happened: when I stopped pushing for connection, he began moving toward it himself. Rebuilding connection with your struggling teen doesn’t necessarily mean finding the perfect words or having the perfect conversation. Sometimes, it means creating enough safety for your teen to come toward you in their own time and in their own way. In this episode on rebuilding connection with your struggling teen or young adult, we discuss: Why trying harder to connect can sometimes create more distanceThe difference between offering connection and trying to make someone connect with youHow guilt can make you feel responsible for another person’s choicesWhat it really means to “hold space” for your teen or young adultWhy safety requires letting go of judgment and your agendaHow your energy, tone, and way of being can affect connectionWhy slowing down can be more helpful than pushing for a conversationHow connection can look different for you and your childRecognizing the small ways your teen may already be reaching for connectionWhy accepting what your teen or young adult is able to give right now can help rebuild trust and connectionThe importance of noticing your own patterns and emotional reactionsWhy rebuilding connection takes time, practice, and plenty of imperfect moments Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

  4. Sep 15

    212. After Treatment Comes Real Life: Part 2 of Harrison Paletti's Story of College, Relapse, and Finding His Way Back

    🍁 Small GROUP COACHING program starting October 6th & 7th, 2026 🍁 How to Influence Change: Small-group program for parents of struggling teens & young adults. Sign up or learn more over at www.bethhillmancoaching.com/groups  I hope to see you there! What happens when your teen leaves treatment, goes to college, and suddenly has more freedom than they’ve had in years? For Harrison Paletta, the answer wasn’t a straight line, and his story is an important reminder that relapse after treatment doesn’t mean everything has been lost. In Part 2 of Harrison’s story, he takes us through the college years that followed residential treatment. In a way, college gave him exactly what he had been missing: close friendships, a sense of belonging, independence, good grades, and a life that felt exciting and normal again. But that freedom also came with drinking, smoking weed, experimentation with other substances, and eventually two arrests and a suspension from school. For parents, it can be hard to make sense of this kind of journey. Your teen may be doing well in some areas while struggling significantly in others. They may make progress, then make choices that scare you. They may relapse after treatment and still go on to build a meaningful, successful life. Harrison’s story offers a candid look at what relapse after treatment can actually look like and why a setback doesn't necessarily mean your teen is back where they started. He also shares what happened next: how his parents responded, the natural consequences he experienced, how he eventually returned to college, and why he ultimately decided he needed a completely different environment after graduation. Today, Harrison uses his own experience to mentor young people coming out of treatment and preparing for the challenges of college and adulthood. For parents, there’s an important message woven throughout his story: your teen’s progress may not be linear, and your job isn’t to keep your hands on the wheel forever. Sometimes, it’s about knowing when to step back, setting appropriate boundaries, and allowing your young adult to experience the consequences of their choices. In this episode on relapse after treatment, we discuss: What happened when Harrison went to college after residential treatmentHow freedom, friendships, and college culture influenced his substance useWhy relapse after treatment doesn't always look the way parents expectThe surprising ways Harrison's friends supported him despite also partying with himHow his parents approached him when they learned about his substance useHarrison's experience with two arrests and being suspended from collegeThe natural consequences his parents set after he had to come homeWhy Harrison chose to return to college after his setbackHow his relationship with his parents changed as they learned to take their hands off the wheelWhat eventually led Harrison to leave New York and return to the treatment community that had helped himWhy he now believes young people need support and mentorship after treatment. Not just while they're in itWhat parents can realistically expect from their teen's journey after treatment More about Harrison Paletta Around the age of 14, I began experimenting with weed and alcohol. By the age of 16, experimentation turned into daily use, and my behavior became completely unhinged. At 17, I was transported to a wilderness therapy program. Afterwards I was sent to a residential treatment center. Nine months later I went home and soon began falling into my old habits. Although my drug use escalated, I managed to get accepted into college. Things got worse there, and eventually I was arrested and suspended from school.  After spending some time back home, I wanted to make a change and moved to Utah to pursue a healthy lifestyle. After making a major shift and embracing healthy living, I went back to work in the same residential treatment center I had been to as a kid. I returned to school to finish my undergrad studies and began my pursuing a master's degree in Social Work.  Now, I share my story with the hope of uplifting the next generation of youth who are experiencing similar struggles. You can contact Harrison for teen mentoring at harrison@lifestrategiesmentors.com or by calling him at 914-648-0504. Learn more about Life Strategy Mentors here. Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

  5. Sep 8

    211. A Struggling Teen's Perspective: How Harrison and His Parents Worked Together for Change - With Harrison Paletta

    🍁 Small GROUP COACHING program starting October 6th & 7th, 2026 🍁 How to Influence Change: Small-group program for parents of struggling teens & young adults. Sign up or learn more over at www.bethhillmancoaching.com/groups  I hope to see you there! What if you could sit down with your struggling teen and hear what was really going on inside their head? In this episode, Harrison Paletta gives us that rare perspective. When Harrison was a struggling teenager, he was using substances, getting into trouble, pushing boundaries, and becoming increasingly disconnected from his parents. From the outside, it could have looked like he simply didn't care about the consequences. But from Harrison's perspective, there was so much more going on. In this episode, Harrison joins me to share his story from the other side of the parent-teen relationship. He talks openly about what it felt like to be shamed and misunderstood, why he desperately wanted his parents to listen to him, and how feeling unheard contributed to an increasingly difficult family dynamic. Harrison's story takes us through wilderness therapy, residential treatment, coming home, relapse, and eventually college. But what's especially powerful is hearing how his relationship with his parents changed along the way. They didn't suddenly find the perfect response that made everything better. Instead, they gradually began changing the dynamic between them. They learned to listen, respond differently, allow Harrison to experience consequences, and perhaps most importantly, create enough trust for him to be honest about what was really happening. In this episode on a struggling teen's perspective, we discuss: What Harrison wishes his parents had understood when he was strugglingWhy shame and punishment sometimes created more disconnectionWhat “I don't care” actually meant for HarrisonHow feeling heard and respected changed his relationship with his parentsHarrison's experience going to wilderness therapy and residential treatmentThe challenges of leaving treatment and returning homeWhat happened when Harrison relapsed after treatmentHow honesty changed the dynamic between Harrison and his parentsWhy relapse doesn't necessarily mean your teen is back at square oneThe difference between controlling your teen and influencing themHow Harrison's parents gradually shifted their approachWhy mentorship can be so valuable for a struggling teen after treatment More about Harrison Paletta Around the age of 14, I began experimenting with weed and alcohol. By the age of 16, experimentation turned into daily use, and my behavior became completely unhinged. At 17, I was transported to a wilderness therapy program. Afterwards I was sent to a residential treatment center. Nine months later I went home and soon began falling into my old habits. Although my drug use escalated, I managed to get accepted into college. Things got worse there, and eventually I was arrested and suspended from school.  After spending some time back home, I wanted to make a change and moved to Utah to pursue a healthy lifestyle. After making a major shift and embracing healthy living, I went back to work in the same residential treatment center I had been to as a kid. I returned to school to finish my undergrad studies and began my pursuing a master's degree in Social Work.  Now, I share my story with the hope of uplifting the next generation of youth who are experiencing similar struggles. You can contact Harrison for teen mentoring at harrison@lifestrategiesmentors.com or by calling him at 914-648-0504. Learn more about Life Strategy Mentors here. Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

  6. Sep 1

    210. Relapse Is Imminent, But Your Teen Isn’t Back at Square One

    🍁 Small GROUP COACHING program starting October 6th & 7th, 2026 🍁 How to Influence Change: Small-group program for parents of struggling teens & young adults. Sign up or learn more over at www.bethhillmancoaching.com/groups  I hope to see you there! You see old behaviors showing up again and your first thought is, “Oh no. Are we back here again?”. When you’ve worked so hard to support your struggling teen, a relapse, or even the return of an old pattern, can feel terrifying. Believe me, I know. It can bring back anxiety, urgency, and the instinct to jump in, fix things, or make sure everything is okay. But relapse doesn’t mean that all the progress is gone. It doesn’t mean you’re back at square one. In this episode, Seth and I have a deeply honest conversation about relapse, setbacks, and what happens when life gets messy again. I even share a very recent experience in my own family that brought old patterns back to the surface and reminded me that doing the work doesn’t create a life free from difficult emotions, conflict, or uncertainty. Instead, the work gives you something much more valuable: the ability to recognize what’s happening, sit with discomfort, manage your own anxiety, and choose how you want to show up. Because relapse is imminent in the sense that none of us are robots. Old patterns can resurface. Anger can show up again. Avoidance can return. Relationships can become difficult again. And when that happens, it doesn’t mean you’re back at square one. It means you’re human. In this episode on how relapse is imminent, we discuss: Why relapse and setbacks don’t mean that your previous progress has disappearedWhat happens when old patterns resurface in your familyHow your anxiety can influence a struggling teen who is already overwhelmedWhy sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is give your teen spaceHow shame and embarrassment can cause your teen to isolateThe difference between being present for your teen and trying to rescue or fix themWhy your problems may not disappear, but your ability to handle them can changeHow to recognize the difference between facts and the stories your anxious brain is creatingWhat it means to witness your teen without needing them to change or repair immediatelyWhy taking care of yourself is essential when you’re supporting a struggling teen Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

  7. Aug 25

    209. Talking to Your Kids About Porn: Prevention Isn’t Enough With Jarrod Hoffman

    🍁 Small GROUP COACHING program starting October 6th & 7th, 2026 🍁 How to Influence Change: Small-group program for parents of struggling teens & young adults. Sign up or learn more over at www.bethhillmancoaching.com/groups  I hope to see you there! Prevention isn’t going to protect your child from seeing porn. You might think that if you set parental controls, keep devices out of bedrooms, and have the “right” conversations about online safety, you can protect your child from porn, but prevention simply isn’t enough. The reality is that porn can find our kids long before we expect them to encounter it. (Jarrod even shares that the average age of the first encounter is 6!!) Sometimes it comes through a friend. Sometimes an algorithm puts it in front of them. And sometimes, they stumble across it without looking for it at all. That can be a scary thought as a parent. You may worry about what your child is seeing, whether they're becoming exposed too young, or whether bringing up the subject will somehow introduce an idea they haven't encountered yet. You might also feel unsure about what to say, or even embarrassed to start the conversation. In this episode, I’m joined by licensed professional counselor Jarrod Hoffman, who brings both professional experience and his own deeply personal experience with unwanted sexual behavior to this conversation. We talk openly about why shame can make it so difficult for kids to tell their parents what’s going on, and why our relationship with our kids can be one of the most important forms of protection we have. We also talk about why blocking access and setting technology boundaries still matter, but they can't be the whole strategy. If exposure is inevitable, our goal has to be bigger than simply keeping the water out of the boat. We need to make sure our kids know that when something uncomfortable, confusing, or shame-filled happens, they can turn toward us rather than hide from us. And that means talking to your kids about porn, not just once, but regularly, calmly, and in a way that leaves the door open for them to come back to you. In this episode on talking to your kids about porn, we discuss: Why porn can find kids even when they're not actively looking for itHow young kids can be exposed to porn and other sexualized contentWhy prevention and technology boundaries are helpful, but aren't enoughThe role of shame in keeping kids from talking to their parentsWhy connection is such an important part of protecting your childHow to start talking to your kids about porn in a developmentally appropriate wayWhy these conversations need to happen repeatedly rather than just onceHow to create an ongoing invitation for your child to come to you if they need helpWhat parents can learn from kids about the pull and power of sexual contentHow unwanted sexual behavior can be connected to deeper experiences of shame, pain, or disconnectionResources that can help you continue the conversation More about Jarrod Hoffman Jarrod is a licensed professional counselor.  He believes that teens are resilient and that parents are valuable.  He was a teenage boy himself from 2004-2011.  He loves reading books and is still on the fence about Messi or Renaldo.  He's experienced many life-changes like his parents divorce when he was 10 and his dad's death when he was 28.  He strives to help others find healing from wounds and triumph through suffering. You can contact Jarrod at jarrod@jarrodhoffman.com Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

  8. Aug 18

    208. Teaching Emotional Resilience to Teens and Young Adults With Dr. Jerry Weichman

    🍁 Small GROUP COACHING program starting October 6th & 7th, 2026 🍁 How to Influence Change: Small-group program for parents of struggling teens & young adults. Sign up or learn more over at www.bethhillmancoaching.com/groups  I hope to see you there! Teaching emotional resilience isn't about making your teen's life easier. On the contrary. t's about helping them discover they're capable of handling life's hardest moments. If you're parenting a struggling teen or young adult, that can feel almost impossible. Every setback, relapse, or difficult season can trigger fear, making it tempting to step in and protect your child from pain. But what if those challenges are exactly what help build the emotional resilience they'll need for the rest of their life? In this episode, I'm joined again by clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Jerry Weichman to explore what emotional resilience really looks like and how parents can foster it, even if their child is already a young adult. We discuss why resilience can be learned at any age, how overprotecting our children can unintentionally hold them back, and why setbacks or recidivism are often a normal part of lasting change. Whether your child is currently in treatment, transitioning home, or finding their way after treatment, this conversation offers hope and practical guidance for navigating the ups and downs of recovery with greater confidence and trust. In this episode on teaching your teen or young adult emotional resilience, we discuss: Why it's never too late to teach emotional resilienceWhat prevents teens and young adults from developing resilienceHow parents model emotional resilience through their own behaviorWhy protecting your child from every struggle can backfireThe role of adversity in building confidence and resilienceWhy setbacks and recidivism are a normal part of recoveryHow to trust your teen while letting go of what you can't controlThe difference between influence and control in parentingWhy community and honest conversations help parents build resilience tooResources from Dr. Jerry Weichman to support your family More about Dr. Jerry Weichman Dr. Jerry Weichman, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, adolescent mental health specialist, and parenting expert, is the founder and creator of Raising Families, a free-to-access platform and trusted go-to resource for pro-active parents that provides real-life tools, systems and solutions for navigating today’s most common mental health challenges impacting children and families.  Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! 🧘Learn how to respond in hard moments, without losing your cool, the relationship, or yourself, inside my 6-week Boundaries Masterclass. 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com You can support the show by: → Leaving a review → Subscribing to the show → Sharing it with another parent! And remember parents, the change begins with us.

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Your guide to parenting a struggling teen or young-adult, whether they’re home, transitioning home, or presently in treatment. Parents, say goodbye to exhausting confusion, overwhelm, panic and the unhelpful patterns that keep you and your family stuck. Learn how to develop healthy responses and set healthy boundaries with your teen instead of acting out of fear and anxiety. Experience the relationship-changing power of focusing on your own behavior instead of futile attempts to control your teen. Your guides to Parenting Post-wilderness are Beth Hillman, a life coach for parents of struggling teens and mom to a post-wilderness teen, and part-time co-host Seth Gottlieb, a wilderness therapy guide turned teen and young-adult recovery coach. Their unique combination of experience and training yields candid conversations chock full of practical, actionable tips and tools to smooth the challenges both parents and teens experience surrounding treatment.  Every week, you can expect conversations around: Parenting a struggling teen or young-adult;Setting healthy boundaries with your teen;Treatment options for your struggling teen or young adult;Bringing your kid home from treatment;Parenting skills to support your struggling child;Teen substance abuse, drug addiction, gaming addiction, suicidal ideation, or other teen mental health concerns;How to end power struggles and instead foster healthy communication with your teen or young-adult;And much more.Listen in to discover how parents like you have learned to influence equanimity in the home and rebuild connections with the teens they love. Connect with Beth on Instagram (@bethhillmancoaching) or find more information about working with Beth at www.bethhillmancoaching.com.

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