Understanding Teen Mental Health - Turning Winds Podcast Series
Many of us can relate to what it’s like to be teens trying to figure themselves out. In the final years toward adulthood we set the course for a lifetime. Its confusing for them and sometimes overwhelming for parents - but we believe in providing the resources to help to create positive change.
Understanding Teen Mental Health - Turning Winds Podcast Series
How a Tarantula was key to a teen breakthrough // Being flexible and individualized
What does it really mean to meet a teen where they are?
In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with clinical leaders Enoch and Carl about a young man who nearly got discharged until a tarantula changed everything. Yes, a tarantula.
This isn’t just a quirky story. It’s a profound look at what can happen when clinicians, educators, and mentors set aside a one-size-fits-all model and lean into creativity, connection, and individualized care. Hear how a treatment team’s willingness to listen, adapt, and innovate sparked real change in a student who had shut down entirely.
If you’ve ever wondered what flexible, relationship-driven treatment looks like, or what separates meaningful intervention from just another program, this episode offers a compelling answer.
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To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.