Beyond Apathy: How Adventure Therapy Helps Teens Re-Engage
Beyond Apathy: How Adventure Therapy Helps Teens Re-Engage In this final episode of the ThreePeaks Ascent podcast series, From Languishing to Living, host Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, and Dr. Matt Hoag explore how adventure therapy uses nature, movement, and hands-on experiences to help teens shift from disconnection to growth and resilience. They discuss why this…
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From Languishing to Living: Using Play to Counter Teenage Apathy
From Languishing to Living: Using Play to Counter Teenage Apathy Play isn’t just for little kids—it’s a crucial part of teen emotional health. In this episode of From Languishing to Living, host Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, joins Dr. Matt Hoag, Ph.D., to explore the powerful role of play in teen development. They discuss how unstructured, spontaneous…
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Parents’ Guide to Teen Languishing: Why “Fine” Isn’t Always Flourishing
Parents’ Guide to Teen Languishing: Why “Fine” Isn’t Always Flourishing In this episode of From Languishing to Living, therapist Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, talks with Dr. Matt Hoag, Ph.D., about the concept of “languishing”—a state of emotional stagnation that often affects teens, especially post-pandemic. They explore how languishing differs from depression, how technology contributes to disconnection,…
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When to Consider Nature Treatment: A Parent’s Guide
When to Consider Nature Treatment: A Parent’s Guide Technology addiction can transform a once-active teen into someone disconnected from real life, leaving parents feeling helpless despite trying various interventions. In this podcast episode, LCSW Tiffany Herlin and ACMHC Greg Allred from ThreePeaks Ascent discuss how nature-based residential treatment can help break technology addiction and rebuild…
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Disconnecting to Reconnect: The Benefits of Nature Therapy
Disconnecting to Reconnect: The Benefits of Nature Therapy Join therapists Tiffany Herlin, LCSW, and Greg Allred, ACMHC, in this podcast episode as they explore how nature-based therapy at Three Peaks Ascent helps teens break free from technology addiction and thrive in the digital age. Discover how disconnecting from screens and embracing outdoor experiences can reduce…
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Tech Addiction Effects: How Screens are Shaping Teen Mental Health
Tech Addiction Effects: How Screens are Shaping Teen Mental Health In this episode, host Tiffany Herlin, LCSW, and therapist Greg Allred, ACMHC, examine teen mental health in the digital era. Drawing from Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, they explore how the shift from outdoor play to screen time has contributed to rising anxiety and depression…
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Signs of Depression in Teens: 39 Symptoms Parents Should Know
Is your teen showing symptoms of depression? Use these 39 signs of depression in teens to know if it’s normal teenage moodiness or something more serious
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How to Motivate Teens: Over 65 Insights & Tips to Help Gifted Underachievers
How to Motivate Teens: Over 65 Insights & Tips to Help Gifted Underachievers Struggling to motivate your gifted underachiever? With these 65+ insights and tips, you’ll discover effective strategies on how to motivate teens and help them reach their full potential. If your teen needs more help than you can provide at home, ThreePeaks Ascent’s…
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Dyslexia in Teens: The Ultimate Guide for Parents to Set Your Kid for Success
Dyslexia in Teens: The Ultimate Guide for Parents to Set Your Kid for Success Imagine if you were given the choice of having an intellectual superpower, but to gain this power, you would need to give up other things. For people who have dyslexia, it is not a choice but a reality. If you have…
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Teenage Identity Crisis: Causes, Problems, and Common Behaviors
Teenage Identity Crisis: Causes, Problems, and Common Behaviors While there are a variety of ways that teens experience identity formation, some experiences can become very harmful to the individual. In the sections below, we discuss the causes, problems, and examples of a teenage identity crisis and how parents can help. Take our general assessment and…
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Parenting Angry Teens: A Proven Guide
Parenting Angry Teens: A Proven Guide The teenage years are a challenging time for any parent. Teenagers can be notoriously moody, reckless, and unpredictable. However, for parents of teens with defiance anger issues, these years can be especially difficult. Many parents of young people that feel angry worry about their son or daughter’s whereabouts or…
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Defining Level 1 Autism: Distinguishing Why Different Levels of Care are Needed for Different Traits
Defining Level 1 Autism: Distinguishing Why Different Levels of Care are Needed for Different Traits Understanding and addressing the unique needs of individuals at different levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be complex. Level 1 autism, characterized by mild social challenges and communication difficulties, requires targeted treatment approaches for teenagers in this category. During…
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