Ciara Fanlo: Helping Teens Reclaim Their Lives

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Have you ever found yourself at wit's end with a rebellious teen? You're not alone. Many parents turn to the troubled teen industry (TTI) for answers, hoping boarding schools and wilderness retreats will save the day. But guess what? Our guest, Ciara Fanlo, knows firsthand that these places often do more harm than good.

Drawing from her own journey, Ciara shares that she has been through it all – residential programs, boarding schools, wilderness retreats – you name it. But instead of being weighed down by these trials, she's flipped the script, using her platform, Homing Instinct, to turn her experiences into something positive.

In our conversation, Ciara breaks down the teenage psyche, giving us a peek into how they see the world and themselves. Plus,she’s got some valuable advice for parents struggling to connect with their teens.

So, grab your notepad and get ready to soak in Ciara's wisdom. It's time to learn how to build stronger bonds with your teens and set them on the path to success.
BIO
Ciara Fanlo has described herself as a former “troubled teen”, who now dedicates her career to supporting struggling adolescents and their families. As a teen, she experienced depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Her treatment included various medications, hospitalization, wilderness therapy and a therapeutic boarding school. Despite the efforts of doctors and practitioners, she felt that her treatments did not help her address the root cause of her suffering. She is a writer and founder of Homing Instinct, which provides targeted coaching and mentoring for teens and, importantly, parents. Through one on one sessions, workshops and education, she utilizes a broad collection of systems and practices she has learned in order to help teens. For parents, she helps obtain the insight they need so that their kids and their family can build trust, ease, and connection to improve and strengthen their relationships.

RESOURCES/ REFERENCES:

Homing Instinct

Ciara's Article On Wilderness Camps

Netflix Documentary on TTI- The Program

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their specific situations.