House of Hope KC: Parent Podcast

While it may be easy to demonize technology as the root cause of a teenager’s challenges with their mental health, more often than not, the technology is more of a symptom or cover-up of the root challenges in a hurting teenager. In this episode, Tim Overby interviews the HOHKC Clinical Coordinator, Vicki Bartholomew and alumni parent, Brandon Moeller in this conversation about building a technolo...

The explosion of social media and online activity mostly via the phone has been exponential in the last several years. How can parents even keep up with the litany of new social media apps available to teens? Is there an answer to keeping my teen safe online without simply taking their phone away until they are 18? Russ Tuttle from the STOP Trafficking Project joins Tim Overby for this crucial con...

With some understanding of how the teenage brain works and specifically when they are in an anxious or dysregulated state, Tim and Paul continue the conversation from the previous episode to unpack some practical tools of conflict resolution and having more substantive conversations with your teen. Pulling from “parts work”, Paul will share some wisdom for parents on how to pave the way to healthi...

Why is it when you have conflict with your teenager it seems to get out of control so quickly? What is happening in their brain? What is happening in your brain? And how can you as the parent take a different approach in your response to your teenager when they are triggered? This is a major topic for every House of Hope family. HOH Staff Counselor, Paul Mills joins Tim Overby for this conversatio...

When a parent knows that it is time to search for a mental health professional for their teenager, where do they start the process? What does a parent look for as they attempt to get their teen ‘in the door’ with a counselor? And how does a parent involve the child in that decision-making to find the best therapist for their unique trauma story? Join Tim Overby and special guest, Dr. Andrew Secor,...

Ella and Ashton were both single moms going through the House of Hope KC residential program with their student. Listen in on this special alumni parent episode as these parents unpack what they most learned in their time at House of Hope, and how they witnessed their students grow while in the HOHKC residential program. If you are a current or prospective parent in the HOH program, you won’t want...

The effect of a trauma that a teen has experienced not only has an impact on that specific student but can affect the whole family. How can a parent’s understanding of their own past story help them move into the healing journey of their teenager with understanding and compassion, while also ensuring that the whole family can experience healing. Join Tim Overby, Vicki Bartholomew, and special gues...

Communication with a teenager is difficult no matter the context or situation, but particularly with a teenager who has experienced trauma. While our brains are wired for connection, trauma forces the brain to be wired for protection. How does a parent, step-parent, or guardian navigate the challenging waters of communicating for the purpose of connection with their child who has experienced deep...

Gary Chapman’s bestselling book from the 1990’s, The 5 Love Languages revolutionized relationship counsel and advice, especially within Christian circles. But how can this foundational relationship concept be applied to working with teenagers who have experienced trauma and have a long history of broken trust with adult figures. How do we let this familiar concept actually become a crucial first s...

As a parent or guardian of a hurting teen evaluates if it is time to search for help from a mental health professional, what questions and considerations should a parent have? If they need help, what level of help do they need? Is it outpatient counseling? Is it Family Counseling? Is it a residential program? What about the parent-child relationship and the counseling help that might require? Join...

Parenting teens is difficult in any circumstance. But how much more challenging is parenting teens who have experienced trauma in some way. This episode introduces the format, focus and purpose of the House of Hope Parent Podcast as it seeks to equip current parents in the HOHKC residential program and give a sneak peak to the HOHKC heart and philosophy for prospective parents searching for a resi...