Turning Winds

10/28/2026

You're Not Alone

Recovery doesn't stop when treatment ends, and neither does our community. The Turning Winds Alumni Meeting is a standing weekly space to check in, share what's on your mind, or just listen in with people who get it.

Wednesdays at 5:00 PM MT
Online via Zoom

DM us for the meeting link.

10/26/2026

What matters isn’t pretending it didn’t happen. It’s understanding it well enough to choose differently next time.

If your family is struggling, call Turning Winds at (800) 845-1380 or visit TurningWinds.com.

10/23/2026

When your teen finally opens up, the urge to fix, correct, or reassure kicks in fast. Try waiting. A few extra seconds of quiet often brings out the part they really wanted to say.

More parenting resources at turningwinds.com

10/20/2026

By the time parents call us, the first report card is rarely the only sign. It usually confirms a pattern they've already been watching for months at home and at school. When the evidence keeps adding up, the decision about getting more help deserves attention now. The right support during these teen years can change the direction of a young person's life as they head into adulthood.

If your family is struggling, call Turning Winds at (800) 845-1380 or visit TurningWinds.com.

10/19/2026

How to Repair a Strained Parent-Teen Relationship

Parents can spend so much time discussing rules with a teenager that there is little room left for anything else. The expectations still matter. But alongside the next argument about homework or a curfew is another question: how do we repair the relationship while keeping those expectations clear?

Read the Full Article:
https://www.turningwinds.com/helping-parents-teens-repair-relationship/

Explore research and Turning Winds perspectives on repairing a strained parent-teen relationship through family participation and guided communication practice.

10/15/2026

Why Feeling Connected as a Teen Can Matter Years Later

A teenager can attend school every day without feeling that anyone there really knows them. School connectedness asks a different question from attendance or grades: does this young person feel that adults and peers care about them and their learning? New research looks at how that sense of belonging relates to relationships years later.

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What research suggests about teen school connectedness, with Turning Winds perspectives on belonging and everyday relationships.

10/13/2026

Thank you for featuring the great work at Turning Winds!

"The STARS Program sits at the center of how Turning Winds approaches adolescent growth and self-confidence. For more than two decades, Turning Winds has worked with teenagers whose lives have been interrupted by trauma, mental health challenges, and behavioral crises."

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For a teenager who has stopped believing in himself, setbacks can begin to feel permanent. Failed semesters, conflict at home, and repeated moments of

10/09/2026

PODCAST ALERT!
Finding Belonging at Turning Winds

Brooklyn still remembers looking out at her Turning Winds graduation and seeing Enoch recording her accomplishment, Carl applauding, and staff who had come in on their days off to celebrate with her.

Those relationships are part of why she keeps coming back.

In her podcast conversation, Brooklyn talks about feeling accepted beyond her grades and athletic achievements, learning to ask for help, and returning to encourage teens who are working through their own challenges.

LISTEN TO THIS EMOTIONAL EPISODE:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2136513/episodes/19932248