https://simplecast.com Parenting teenagers is never easy—but when your child has experienced trauma, the challenges can feel overwhelming. The House of Hope KC Parent Podcast exists to walk alongside you in that journey. Hosted by Executive Director Tim Overby and Clinical Coordinator Vicki Bartholomew, each episode offers practical tools, thoughtful conversations, and real stories designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers strengthen relationships with their teens. House of Hope KC en Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:28:41 +0000 https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1c796194-e08b-4c2c-8ad0-48c37cae603f/54d11395-e162-4158-899d-494415ecbd33/3000x3000/hohkc-20podcsast-20cover-20art-20v1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com serial Parenting teenagers is never easy—but when your child has experienced trauma, the challenges can feel overwhelming. The House of Hope KC Parent Podcast exists to walk alongside you in that journey. Hosted by Executive Director Tim Overby and Clinical Coordinator Vicki Bartholomew, each episode offers practical tools, thoughtful conversations, and real stories designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers strengthen relationships with their teens. House of Hope KC false https://feeds.simplecast.com/MNLZT6on House of Hope KC info@houseofhopekc.net 2189e127-40b8-4a76-89de-fad8a7b03fdf Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e11-8y3Tr8SD E11: Digital Boundaries, Pt. 2: Building a Technology ‘Contract’ With Your Hurting Teenager House of Hope KC 00:53:29 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 technology agreement with your teenager as you rebuild trust with your teenager in the realm of phone use, social media, and online behavior. 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 technology agreement with your teenager as you rebuild trust with your teenager in the realm of phone use, social media, and online behavior. false full 11 1 1c5baa08-c96c-4817-b905-ec6ac9c17775 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:40:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e10-ltMOeuQi E10: Digital Boundaries, Pt. 1: How Vulnerable is My Teen When Online? House of Hope KC 01:01:35 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 conversation on how parents can educate their own teens regarding the patterns of grooming online and the dangers of sextortion. 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 conversation on how parents can educate their own teens regarding the patterns of grooming online and the dangers of sextortion. false full 10 1 55454409-8b55-4d16-aad0-4a809d9d7595 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:35:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e9-Gz5a5UlO E9: Mind the Gap, Pt. 2: Bridging the Distance in Conflict Between Parent & Teen House of Hope KC 00:45:44 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 healthier communication with your teen by doing your own work first. 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 healthier communication with your teen by doing your own work first. false full 9 1 f491f39c-fe6c-4980-8b6e-99aab71b9aee Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e8-3J8O0M03 E8: Mind the Gap, Pt. 1: Considering the Impact of Trauma on the Teenage Brain & Communication House of Hope KC 00:35:36 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 conversation on how a parent can grow their compassion in communication with their teenager without excusing their behavior. 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 conversation on how a parent can grow their compassion in communication with their teenager without excusing their behavior. false full 8 1 9c240a21-e0d6-4664-8e42-0f9ba68c9446 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:25:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e7-gacXC4e3 E7: Starting at Square One: What to Look For in a Counselor For My Teen House of Hope KC 00:48:56 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, Professor of Counseling at MidAmerica Nazarene University in this discussion about what parents should look for in their search for an outpatient counselor for your teenage son or daughter. 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, Professor of Counseling at MidAmerica Nazarene University in this discussion about what parents should look for in their search for an outpatient counselor for your teenage son or daughter. false full 7 1 4c65b0f9-e8fc-4e66-bc3e-70ec4dcf026d Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:20:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e6-0QMDSst4 E6: From Trauma to Triumph – Alumni Parent Story House of Hope KC 00:29:00 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 to miss these stories of healing, restoration, and transformation. 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 to miss these stories of healing, restoration, and transformation. false full 6 1 608e2c61-0b36-462a-ba49-69713646d312 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:15:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e5-L_LYHEnl E5: Collateral Damage: The Impact of a Teen’s Trauma on the Rest of the Family House of Hope KC 00:53:44 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 guest, HOH Staff Counselor, Paul Mills for this conversation about secondary trauma and how healing for the teen must include healing for the whole family. 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 guest, HOH Staff Counselor, Paul Mills for this conversation about secondary trauma and how healing for the teen must include healing for the whole family. false full 5 1 8812ef3c-8a1e-41f6-99f6-e318cc05528a Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:10:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e4-wKYOX_64 E4: The Connected Parent: Communicating With My Hurting Teen? House of Hope KC 00:42:57 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 hurt in their past? And how does a parent intentionally engage in communication with their teen while being mindful of their own triggers and wounds? Join Tim Overby and special guest, Mary Beth English for this insightful discussion on communicating with your hurting teen. 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 hurt in their past? And how does a parent intentionally engage in communication with their teen while being mindful of their own triggers and wounds? Join Tim Overby and special guest, Mary Beth English for this insightful discussion on communicating with your hurting teen. false full 4 1 744c1380-895f-430b-9487-7c89c13fb845 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:05:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e3-jJKTGJxH E3: First Steps in Restoration: Applying the Love Languages to Teens with Trauma House of Hope KC 00:39:13 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 step in the healing journey between parents and teens. Join Tim Overby and Vicki Bartholomew as they outline how House of Hope KC incorporates the 5 Love Languages specifically in the healing process with the students in their residential program. 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 step in the healing journey between parents and teens. Join Tim Overby and Vicki Bartholomew as they outline how House of Hope KC incorporates the 5 Love Languages specifically in the healing process with the students in their residential program. false full 3 1 67a88dc3-b823-42ea-871e-2441313b260a Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e2-dYKzeExO E2: What Level of Help Does My Teen Need? House of Hope KC 00:40:29 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 Tim Overby and Vicki Bartholomew as they discuss what level of help might your teen need as you consider their mental health. 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 Tim Overby and Vicki Bartholomew as they discuss what level of help might your teen need as you consider their mental health. false full 2 1 836a2a29-dac8-458e-85cd-76750c98eb91 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 info@houseofhopekc.net (House of Hope KC) https://house-of-hope-kc-parent-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/e1-NH_fyRHw E1: Introducing the House of Hope - Parent Podcast House of Hope KC 00:24:29 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 residential program for their teen. Join Executive Director, Tim Overby and Clinical Coordinator, Vicki Bartholomew, as they provide an overview of the House of Hope Parent Podcast. 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 residential program for their teen. Join Executive Director, Tim Overby and Clinical Coordinator, Vicki Bartholomew, as they provide an overview of the House of Hope Parent Podcast. false full 1 1