In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, clinical director Jared Sartell joins host Kevin Zundl to explore the surprising power of gratitude. Not just around Thanksgiving, but as a daily practice that improves mental health, supports better sleep, and builds emotional resilience.
Drawing from his work with teens in treatment, Jared explains why gratitude is often one of the first tools he introduces to students struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation. From writing in gratitude journals to group reflections on small moments like wildlife sightings, warm meals, or simple human connection, this episode highlights how Turning Winds integrates gratitude into everyday therapeutic life.
You’ll also hear how this practice helps reshape how teens relate to their families, their challenges, and their own internal dialogue. Whether you're a parent, a clinician, or someone looking for inspiration, this conversation offers practical tools for creating a mindset shift by noticing what is already good.
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Keywords: Turning Winds, gratitude therapy, adolescent mental health, residential treatment center, gratitude journal, teen depression, teen anxiety, sleep and gratitude, clinical director insights, Thanksgiving and mental health, emotional regulation, parenting teens in treatment, adolescent recovery, daily gratitude practice, therapy tools for teens, mindfulness for youth, positive psychology, trauma-informed care for teens, resilience building in teens
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