{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fempowermyteen.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fwilderness-to-residential-what-to-expect-QXq5VM9h","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Wilderness to Residential: What to Expect","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/44883302-568f-4a60-bf37-04d8e0fb3730/7a80bb90-5295-4f33-b48f-7022762c6e4c/emtpodcastcoverbrandingfinal.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/6fd11089-7136-4b4e-adf6-a230269abc59\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Wilderness to Residential: What to Expect\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"n this episode of Empower My Teen, Mary Warren explains the differences between wilderness therapy and residential treatment, using her familiar comparison of the emotional ER and physical therapy.\n\nMary explores how wilderness therapy helps identify underlying challenges, while residential treatment provides additional time and support for teens to practice new skills in a more structured, everyday environment.\n\nShe also addresses a common concern among parents: why a child may need residential treatment after making positive progress in wilderness therapy. Through practical examples, Mary explains why growth and healing don't always happen at the same pace and why slower progress doesn't necessarily mean treatment isn't working.\n\nThis episode offers parents a clearer understanding of what to expect during the transition between these two levels of care and encourages patience as their child continues working toward lasting change."}