In this final episode of Unlocking Hope, Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, talks with Emily about her family’s journey after her son returns home from residential treatment. They explore the challenges of reintegration, setting boundaries, and maintaining family balance, while highlighting the hope and tools that continue to guide their healing. This heartfelt conversation offers practical insight and encouragement for any parent navigating a similar path.

Continuing her conversation with Emily, host Tiffany Silva Herlin explores the realities of residential treatment at Oxbow Academy. Emily shares her family's journey, highlighting the critical role of parent involvement and the transformative power of embracing discomfort for both parents and children.

In this powerful episode, a mother named Emily shares her family’s journey through residential treatment, detailing the difficult decision to seek help, navigating various therapeutic programs, and finding hope at Oxbow Academy. She offers a raw and honest look at the breaking point, the importance of professional guidance, and how the entire family's commitment to healing led to transformation. This episode is a message of hope and reassurance that you are not alone.

Raising a son with inappropriate sexual behaviors is tough, and seeking help can feel overwhelming. At Oxbow Academy, clinical polygraphs are used ethically as a therapeutic tool to foster honesty, trust, and healing. This podcast explains how Oxbow helps boys take responsibility, process trauma, and rebuild family relationships Find Support for Your Teen, Call Us Now: 855-676-4272

It can be incredibly distressing when your son is struggling with problematic sexual behaviors. You may feel a range of emotions but know these feelings are normal. This podcast offers insight and support for parents. Experts discuss the role of polygraph tests in teen treatment, the differences between clinical and forensic polygraphs, addressing concerns about accuracy and harm, and the real-life impact of polygraphs. Polygraph tests are carefully integrated into the therapeutic process at Oxbow Academy to encourage honesty and help teens share their full story, enabling more effective treatment and healing. Worried About Your Son’s Sexual Behavior? Call Us Now: 855-676-4272

In the final episode of the podcast, host Tiffany Herlin and guest Meredith Barney discuss the importance of seeking residential treatment for individuals struggling with problematic pornography usage. Oxbow Academy offers an evaluation period, clinical polygraph, and a family system approach to address problematic pornography usage. The program focuses on keeping students safe, involving parents in the treatment plan, and creating a functional, healthy family system. Success stories at Oxbow Academy demonstrate the potential for healing and positive outcomes, providing hope and growth for families.

Tiffany Herlin interviews clinical director Meredith Barney about the impact of pornography addiction on families, highlighting how it creates distance, isolation, and secrets within the family. The addiction contributes to shame, destroys trust, and makes building trust with teenagers more complex. Family therapy is recommended to address family system issues related to problematic pornography usage, helping parents evaluate their parenting role and beliefs about sex and pornography. Parents may experience feelings of betrayal, shame, and fear, and there is a lack of specialized parent support for dealing with problematic pornography usage by teens.

Tiffany Herlin interviews Oxbow Academy's clinical director Meredith Barney, discussing the link between mental health issues and seeking out pornography in teens. They address the cycle of shame and isolation, the impact of secrecy and rejection on teens' mental health, and the development of arousal templates. The conversation also covers the distinction between shame and guilt, the role of professional help in navigating shame and isolation, and the importance of parents creating a safe open dialogue with their kids. Additionally, they provide guidance for parents to monitor their kids' screen time and educate themselves about apps and tools to navigate the challenges of parenting in the digital age.

In this podcast episode, Tiffany Herlin, a licensed clinical social worker, interviews Meredith Barney, the clinical director of Oxbow Academy, about the topic of pornography addiction among children and teenagers. The discussion covers the evolution of pornography, the prevalence of explicit content, and the potential impact of porn on children and teenagers. It emphasizes the importance of open conversations with children about sensitive topics like pornography and the need for early education. The episode also addresses the impact of early childhood exposure to pornography on brain development. Additionally, it highlights the role of parents in educating children about sensitive topics and modeling healthy coping mechanisms.

Is your teenager with autism struggling with hypersexual behavior? Are you worried about the impact this could have on their emotional and social well-being? Are you struggling to find a solution to this issue? As if dealing with autism wasn't difficult enough, hypersexuality can create additional challenges for teenagers and their families. Inappropriate behavior, unwanted advances, and poor social skills can make it difficult for these teenagers to navigate everyday situations. That's where Oxbow Academy's treatment program for autism and hypersexuality comes in. In this podcast episode, Tiffany Herlin, LCSW, talks with Matthew Call, LMFT, about how Oxbow Academy's program provides individualized therapy to help your teenager manage their sexual behaviors. Autism experts specializing in hypersexuality treatment understand the unique needs of your teenager and will work with them to develop healthy coping strategies. Don't let autism and hypersexuality hold your family back. Start healing now.

Is your autistic teenager struggling with hypersexuality? Are you concerned about their technology use? Then this podcast episode is a must-listen. It can be difficult to navigate the intersection of technology and teenage sexuality. That's why Tiffany Herlin, LCSW, and Matthew Call, LMFT, share their valuable strategies for managing your child's technology usage. By implementing parental controls and educating your teenager about online safety, you can ensure that they have a healthier relationship with technology. With these strategies, you'll feel more confident as a parent in managing your child's behavior. Plus, by monitoring their gaming activity and minimizing exposure to inappropriate content, you can help your teenager navigate the complexities of puberty while staying safe online. Listen to this podcast episode today to learn more about how you can manage technology usage for your autistic teenager struggling with hypersexuality.

Is your child with autism struggling with hypersexuality? You're not alone. It can be overwhelming and stressful to deal with your teen's sexually inappropriate behavior. In this podcast therapist Tiffany Herlin, a licensed clinical social worker, talks with Matthew Child, LMFT, a therapist at Oxbow Academy, about practical strategies that parents can use to help their son: Seeking guidance from a therapist, creating a safe environment at home, teaching social skills and communication, using positive reinforcement, and seeking support from others can all assist in managing hypersexual behaviors. By taking action and seeking help, you can regain a sense of control over your family's life and provide your child with the tools they need to manage their behaviors. Don't suffer in silence. Seek help today and start on the path to a happier, healthier life for your family.

Does your autistic son struggle with sexually inappropriate behavior? In this podcast episode, Tiffany Herlin, LCSW, talks with Matthew Call, LMFT as they explore the challenges parents face when their son struggles with autism and hypersexuality. They offer guidance on how parents can rebuild their family after dealing with the emotional and psychological effects of a teenager's compulsive sexual behavior and discuss the importance of seeking professional support and therapy to restore the overall well-being of the entire family.

Welcome to our podcast, Navigating Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Teenage Boys. If you're a parent whose son battles autism and hypersexuality, you may wonder why teens on the spectrum struggle with sexually inappropriate behavior. In this episode, Tiffany Herlin, LCSW, interviews Matthew Call, LMFT, who works at Oxbow Academy - a specialized residential treatment program for teenage boys struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. While Oxbow Academy treats a variety of compulsive sexual behavior in teenage boys, this podcast will specifically address how parents can help teenage boys diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and who struggle with hypersexuality and sexually inappropriate behavior. Our goal with this podcast is to provide support and guidance to parents who have an autistic teenage boy engaging in sexually inappropriate behavior. We understand the challenges and want you to know that you are not alone in facing this difficult situation. There are support, strategies, and resources available to help you navigate through this complex and distressing experience. It is important to note that while we offer general guidance, this podcast is not a replacement for therapy, and advice should be sought from a qualified professional for your specific situation.

Did you just find out that your child has sexually abused a sibling, family member, or another child? This is a nightmare scenario for any parent and one that no parent is prepared to handle on their own. In this episode, therapist Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, and Shawn Brooks, the executive director of Oxbow Academy, discuss how to find help and get treatment for your teenage son who sexually abused another child.

Did you just find out that your child has sexually abused a sibling, family member, or another child? This is a nightmare scenario for any parent and one that no parent is prepared to handle on their own. In this episode, therapist Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, and Shawn Brooks, the executive director of Oxbow Academy, discuss: • Child-on-Child Sexual Abuse (COCSA) & Sibling Sexual Abuse • Immediate steps parents should take after discovering that their teen has sexually abused a sibling, cousin, or neighbor.

Did you just find out that your child has sexually abused a sibling, family member, or another child? This is a nightmare scenario for any parent and one that no parent is prepared to handle on their own. In this episode, therapist Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, and Shawn Brooks, the executive director of Oxbow Academy, discuss: • How to navigate some common reactions parents may have in this situation. • How to navigate some common emotions parents may have in this situation. • The importance of getting therapy for yourself and your kids as you all strive to heal from childhood sexual abuse. • Why is this happening? What led my teen to act out sexually with another child?

When working authorizes you should always consult a lawyer & work with a therapist who specializes in working with sibling sexual abuse & COCSA cases, and are familiar with the specific laws in your state. Did you discover that your child sexually abused a sibling, family member, or another child? This is a nightmare scenario for any parent and one that no parent is prepared to handle independently. In this episode, therapist Tiffany Silva Herlin, LCSW, and Shawn Brooks, the executive director of Oxbow Academy, discuss: • Disclosure is always better if it comes from parents. • When do you need to report to the authorities (pros and cons) • What to expect when working with law enforcement • What are the roles and responsibilities of parents, therapists, and the authorities in these situations? • What’s the law? • How to go about the disclosure process • Therapeutic benefits of disclosure