What happens when teens who’ve put in the hard work at Turning Winds come back to lead others?
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Program Director Enid to talk about everything happening on and off campus. From Halloween festivities and impactful group therapy themes to the launch of a new alumni-led weekly support group, there’s a lot to explore.
You’ll also hear about the upcoming student service trip to Greece, where Turning Winds teens will work with Ukrainian refugee children, learn about ancient Greek history, and experience the culture firsthand. Enid shares how these trips foster deeper emotional growth, leadership, and gratitude, reinforcing the values students begin developing during their treatment.
If you're a parent, educator, or clinician wondering how healing becomes a foundation for leadership, connection, and real-world impact, this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss.
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Keywords:
Turning Winds, alumni support group for teens, teen leadership development, adolescent treatment podcast, therapeutic boarding school, teen service trips, Greece service project, Ukrainian refugee support, student mentorship programs, Halloween in residential treatment, experiential therapy, trauma-informed care, teen resilience, cultural immersion for teens, adolescent therapy, mental health programs for teens, residential treatment success stories, emotional intelligence in teens, youth community service, Kevin Zundl podcast, Enid Turning Winds
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