Rebuilding and Reconnecting: Life After Residential Treatment
Rebuilding and Reconnecting: Life After Residential Treatment In this final episode of Unlocking Hope, Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, talks with Emily about her family’s journey after her son returns home from residential treatment. They explore the challenges of reintegration, setting boundaries, and maintaining family balance, while highlighting the hope and tools that continue to guide…
Read MoreEmbracing Discomfort: The Work of Healing During Treatment
Embracing Discomfort: The Work of Healing During Treatment Continuing her conversation with Emily, host Tiffany Silva Herlin explores the realities of residential treatment at Oxbow Academy. Emily shares her family’s journey, highlighting the critical role of parent involvement and the transformative power of embracing discomfort for both parents and children. Listen To This Episode Finding…
Read MoreThe Breaking Point: A Family’s Decision to Seek Residential Treatment
The Breaking Point: A Family’s Decision to Seek Residential Treatment In this powerful episode, a mother named Emily shares her family’s journey through residential treatment, detailing the difficult decision to seek help, navigating various therapeutic programs, and finding hope at Oxbow Academy. She offers a raw and honest look at the breaking point, the importance…
Read MoreData-Driven Therapy: The Research Behind Polygraphs in Adolescent Sex-Specific Therapy
Data-Driven Therapy: The Research Behind Polygraphs in Adolescent Sex-Specific Therapy Raising a son with inappropriate sexual behaviors is tough, and seeking help can feel overwhelming. At Oxbow Academy, clinical polygraphs are used ethically as a therapeutic tool to foster honesty, trust, and healing. This podcast explains how Oxbow helps boys take responsibility, process trauma, and…
Read MoreTruth & Healing: Using Therapeutic Polygraphs for Adolescent Therapy
Truth & Healing: Using Therapeutic Polygraphs for Adolescent Therapy It can be incredibly distressing when your son is struggling with problematic sexual behaviors. You may feel a range of emotions but know these feelings are normal. This podcast offers insight and support for parents. Experts discuss the role of polygraph tests in teen treatment, the…
Read MorePorn Addiction Treatment for Teens: When Professional Help Becomes Essential
Porn Addiction Treatment for Teens: When Professional Help Becomes Essential Tiffany Herlin and guest Meredith Barney discuss the importance of seeking residential treatment for individuals struggling with problematic pornography usage. Oxbow Academy offers an evaluation period, clinical polygraph, and a family system approach to address problematic pornography usage. The program focuses on keeping students safe,…
Read MoreEffects a Teen Porn Addiction Has on Families: How Porn Addiction Erodes Family Relationships
Effects a Teen Porn Addiction Has on Families: How Porn Addiction Erodes Family Relationships The impact of pornography addiction on families, highlighting how it creates distance, isolation, and secrets within the family. The addiction contributes to shame, destroys trust, and makes building trust with teenagers more complex. Family therapy is recommended to address family system…
Read MoreEffects of Porn Addiction on Teens: Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Isolation in Teens
Effects of Porn Addiction on Teens: Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Isolation in Teens The link between mental health issues and seeking out pornography in teens. They address the cycle of shame and isolation, the impact of secrecy and rejection on teens’ mental health, and the development of arousal templates. The conversation also covers…
Read MoreWhy is Pornography so Addictive? Recognizing Early Childhood and Teen Porn Addiction
Why is Pornography so Addictive? Recognizing Early Childhood and Teen Porn Addiction The topic of pornography addiction among children and teenagers. The discussion covers the evolution of pornography, the prevalence of explicit content, and the potential impact of porn on children and teenagers. It emphasizes the importance of open conversations with children about sensitive topics…
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